J Dent November 2006 PMID 16530911

The effect of clove and benzocaine versus placebo as topical anesthetics.

Athbi Alqareer, Asma Alyahya, Lars Andersson

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Participants express agreement with the study’s results, noting that clove oil can be an effective pain reliever, exemplified by comments like a person's father benefiting from it. While there’s some interest in natural options, the tone remains casual and personal rather than technical or academic, reflecting a moderate level of influence and engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the study's findings that clove has effective anesthetic properties comparable to benzocaine, indicating general agreement with the research.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show some curiosity about natural remedies, especially as a potential alternative, but lack deep technical analysis.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Posts mainly share personal experiences or general impressions without detailed critique or extensive discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The comments suggest a moderate influence, particularly in personal or practical contexts like dental pain relief.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested whether clove gel can be an effective natural alternative to benzocaine as a topical anesthetic for dental procedures.
  • Both clove and benzocaine significantly reduced pain compared to placebos, with no significant difference between the two, suggesting clove could replace benzocaine.
  • The findings imply that clove gel has potential as a natural, effective topical anesthetic before needle injections in dental treatments.]

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Valisa
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beberapa jurnal penelitian yang bikin minyak cengkeh jadi primadona di dunia kefarmasian 1. Journal of Dentistry (2013) Penelitian berjudul "The Effect of Clove and Benzocaine Versus Placebo as Topical Anesthetics" nemuin kalau eugenol di minyak cengkeh punya efek anestetik https://t.co/IHQpdjpHp1

Jun 4, 2025 · 17 likes · 52,528 followers View post →
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@frist_of_all · X

@marrowing I know it sounds weird but from my dad who has had dental problems forever, when the painkillers don't work well enough - topical clove oil really helps (just watch out for the taste). Hope the pain passes soon. https://t.co/GL4aouNoML

May 6, 2022 · 2 likes · 241 followers View post →

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Valisa
@valiisaa · X

beberapa jurnal penelitian yang bikin minyak cengkeh jadi primadona di dunia kefarmasian 1. Journal of Dentistry (2013) Penelitian berjudul "The Effect of Clove and Benzocaine Versus Placebo as Topical Anesthetics" nemuin kalau eugenol di minyak cengkeh punya efek anestetik https://t.co/IHQpdjpHp1

Jun 4, 2025 · 17 likes · 52,528 followers View post →
boggle playing chicken
@frist_of_all · X

@marrowing I know it sounds weird but from my dad who has had dental problems forever, when the painkillers don't work well enough - topical clove oil really helps (just watch out for the taste). Hope the pain passes soon. https://t.co/GL4aouNoML

May 6, 2022 · 2 likes · 241 followers View post →
Dr. LoBisco
@DrLoBisco · X

The effect of clove and benzocaine versus placebo as topical anesthetics. https://t.co/fA98XkbY0E More on clove oil https://t.co/UmERj20df6

Sep 24, 2019 · 970 followers View post →