Clinical diagnostics with procaine: a gentle restart for the body

One of these is the test injection with procaine, a proven local anesthetic with few side effects.

What is procaine and how does it work?

Procaine has been used successfully for decades to relieve pain and support healing processes. It temporarily blocks nerve conduction and promotes blood flow to the tissue. It also stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system - the part of our nervous system responsible for relaxation and healing. Procaine also has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps to put the body in a state where healing is possible.

How does the test injection work?

The procaine injection is administered specifically into suspicious areas of the tooth (e.g. root canal-treated teeth, implants) or surrounding tissue. A slight injection pain is deliberately provoked to “wake up” the nervous system. The body reacts via so-called viscerocutaneous reflexes - problems of an internal organ can be made perceptible externally, for example on the skin.

What happens after the injection?

After the injection, the doctor observes the patient's reaction. A clear sign of success is the so-called vagus reaction, recognizable by a short-term relaxation and pupil change. This shows that the body is switching to healing mode (parasympathetic tone).

Patients often report a sudden improvement in their symptoms, particularly in the case of chronic pain such as shoulder or arm problems. This phenomenon is known as the “seconds phenomenon”. The effect usually lasts for several hours and helps the doctor to identify the cause of the pain.

Why is this important?

Many chronic complaints, such as neck, shoulder or joint pain, can be related to dental problems or inflammation in the oral cavity. Procaine injections can be used to specifically diagnose these connections and often provide immediate relief.

What should patients watch out for?

After the injection, patients should pay attention to subtle changes in their well-being. Improvements may occur immediately or within a few hours. This helps the doctor to identify the affected region as a possible interference field and to initiate an appropriate therapy.

Conclusion

Test injections with procaine are an effective method of uncovering hidden interference fields in the body. If you suffer from chronic complaints, a biological dentist could use this method to find the key to solving your problems.