Procaine was used extensively in dentistry for a number of years; however,it was not the ideal local anesthetic.Why not?
A) It took a long time to produce the desired anesthetic result.
B) It lasted for prolonged periods of time.
C) It had a high potential for triggering allergic reactions.
D) Some combination of the above

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Choices a and c are correct.Procaine took a long time to produce the desired anesthetic results and it had a high potential for triggering allergic reactions.

Procaine Was Used Extensively in Dentistry for a Number of Years;