Two newer developments in anesthetic solutions are buffering agents that decrease the burning or stinging sensation of an acidic solution and a vasodilator to shorten the time of soft tissue anesthesia; however, both types of anesthetic solutions require the mixing of these additives to the cartridge right before use.

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The first statement is True. There are new anesthetic solutions that can decrease the stinging or burning of anesthetic solution as it enters the tissue, and there is another type of LA solution that helps to reduce the time of soft-tissue anesthesia, but just the sodium bicarbonate that reduces the stinging needs to be mixed with the LA before injecting it. The second statement is False, because the solution that contains the vasodilator is placed in the cartridge during the manufacturing process.

Two Newer Developments in Anesthetic Solutions Are Buffering Agents That