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Conscious Sedation Dentistry
Posted by soumya | Posted in Dentistry | Posted on 24-06-2010
Sometimes referred to as ‘ comfortable sedation’ or ‘ relaxation sedation’ . The purpose of sedation dentistry is to allow a dentist to work effectively by helping a patient become as comfortable as possible by the use of sedative medications. It provides a relaxing and anxiety – free experience for certain people receiving dental treatment. According to Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, 30% of of population avoids dentist due to fear.
The term ‘ Sleep sedation’ is often used in this context. That is misleading, as during this procedure, the patient is required to be able to verbally communicate with the dentist.
History of Conscious Sedation :
In the past certain drugs used to be administered to Intra – veinously ( IV) to provide sedation to the patient.
Certain dentist has been using Valium to create a relaxing environment for the patient. It also has amnesic properties and has been used since 1960′s for this purpose.
Inhalation sedation or Nitrous oxide ( Laughing gas) has also been used. It is a very safe and good form of conscious sedation. Its only disadvantage being expensive and bulky equipment and training required.
Currently, the favourite form of conscious sedation dentistry is oral sedation dentistry using oral drugs.
Whom does it benefit most?
- Person with high dental anxiety and fear.
- Severe gag reflex
- Time constraints. Chronic or acute jaw soreness
- Person with back or neck problems
- Patient who has difficulty getting numb.
- Extensive treatment needs.
Sedation in any form should not be used for a procedure but for a patients.
To read more on
Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry, CLICK HERE
Inhalation Conscious Sedation Dentistry, CLICK HERE
