Why is it easier to exceed recommended doses of local anesthetics in pediatric patients?

What will be an ideal response?

It is easier to exceed maximum doses of local anesthetics in children due to their generally smaller body masses.

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As of 2005, the amount (ml) of anesthetic solution in most dental cartridges is

a. 1.2 b. 1.7 c. 1.9 d. 2.0

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An adverse dental condition which sometimes occurs as a result of taking dilantin is:

a. dilantin hyperplasia b. gingival atrophy c. periodontosis d. ANUG

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