Marion Orson came to a dental appointment accompanied by her daughter, Joan. Mrs. Orson, 73, was recently diagnosed with dementia and is experiencing memory loss. Today a restoration is planned for #30. She tolerated the IA and buccal nerve block anesthesia, and placement of the restoration well. When Mrs. Orson arrived home she was tired and ready for a nap. When Mrs. Orson woke up, Joan, she was concerned because her mother's lower lip was bleeding. She called the office immediately.
-What drug may have been considered before Mrs. Orson following treatment that would have reduced the length of soft tissue anesthesia.

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Marion Orson came to a dental appointment accompanied by her daughter, Joan. Mrs. Orson, 73, was recently diagnosed with dementia and is experiencing memory loss. Today a restoration is planned for #30. She tolerated the IA and buccal nerve block anesthesia, and placement of the restoration well. When Mrs. Orson arrived home she was tired and ready for a nap. When Mrs. Orson woke up, Joan, she was concerned because her mother's lower lip was bleeding. She called the office immediately.
-What drug may have been considered before Mrs. Orson following treatment that would have reduced the length of soft tissue anesthesia.

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