Chandra, PadmaPrasad, Rajesh2020-09-242020-09-242020-03Chandra Padma, Prasad Rajesh. Unintended Formalin Injection instead of Local Anesthetic Agent: Its Causes & Management. International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research . 2020 Mar; 7(3): c1-c32393-915X2454-7379http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/202868Mistakes do happen in every profession instead of properprecautions. Mishaps are those unfortunate accidents thatoccur during treatment, some owing to inattention to detail,others being very unpredictable and some are due to thenegligence of the employee. Dental negligence may lead tosevere complications and may threaten one's life. This casereport presents an unconventional case of administeringformalin in lieu of local anesthesia in a dental clinic leading tochemical cellulitis and its management.Dental negligenceformalinHypersensitivityLocal anestheticsJournal ArticleIndiaSenior Resident, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, BiharConsultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Jharkhand, India