4 advancements in articaine-based solutions dominating oral surgery in 2026 In 2026, articaine has solidified its position as the gold standard for infiltration anesthesia, particularly in the mandible where its superior bone-penetrating properties allow clinicians to avoid the traditional inferior alveolar nerve block. Recent clinical studies published in the Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery indicate that the 4% articaine concentration, when combined with...