Initially patients may decline the use of local anesthesia for nonsurgical periodontal procedures because they do not fully understand the benefits of its use.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. Patients may initially decline local anesthesia due to a lack of understanding of its benefits, such as pain reduction, during nonsurgical periodontal procedures. Educating patients on these benefits can help in their acceptance of local anesthesia for a more comfortable treatment experience.

Initially Patients May Decline the Use of Local Anesthesia for Nonsurgical