Dental treatment under sedation
Sedation (medicated sleep) facilitates the treatment process in dentistry. This method involves the use of anesthetic drugs that temporarily block the activity of areas of the brain associated with anxiety. This allows the patient to quickly relax and enter a light sleep. His consciousness remains intact.
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Pros and cons of different types of anesthesia for dental treatment
The choice of anesthesia for dental treatment depends on the complexity of the intervention and the individual sensitivity of the patient.
| Type of anesthesia | Advantages | Flaws |
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| Local anesthesia |
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| General anesthesia |
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| Intravenous sedation |
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| Xenon anesthesia |
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Local anesthesia (“freezing”) blocks pain signals. This is the most common and safe method of pain relief. However, it is not suitable for patients with high levels of anxiety. Also, local anesthesia is not used for very painful procedures.
General anesthesia involves putting the patient into a state of sleep. However, he does not feel pain and does not remember the procedure after waking up. This method requires special equipment and the participation of an anesthesiologist.
Intravenous anesthesia helps achieve deep relaxation. It allows the patient to remain conscious, but at the same time partially detach from what is happening.
Medicated sleep under xenon is used to reduce stress and anxiety before dental treatment. It is often used in combination with other types of anesthesia. Xenon not only relaxes, but also helps saturate cells with oxygen.
Benefits of dental treatment “in your sleep”
Medical coma (treatment “in a dream”) allows the doctor to quickly and effectively work with adult and small patients. In particular, this applies to those who experience fear, anxiety and other negative feelings associated with dental treatment. Taking into account the fact that the doctor does not have to be distracted to calm the person, this allows for a better result of dental treatment.
In an induced coma, several dental procedures can be performed simultaneously. This reduces the total time and number of clinic visits.
Therefore, dental treatment under sedation is especially convenient in cases where a person is undergoing complex surgery. For example, this is relevant when removing wisdom teeth and complex rehabilitation of the mouth.
Answers to popular questions
Specialists at the K+31 center will answer the most popular questions about dental restoration under medicated sleep in adults and children.
How long does a sedation session take and how much does it cost?
Can sedation be used in children?
Nitrous oxide is commonly used in pediatric dentistry. This helps make the dental restoration process less stressful for the child.
According to parents, children who underwent dental restoration under an artificial coma retain a positive attitude towards visiting the dentist in the future.
Is it possible to treat teeth with focal epilepsy under sedation?
Is it dangerous to drive after sedation?
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What is sedation in dentistry?
Medicated sleep is used to make patients feel more comfortable during dental procedures.
When a person is in a medically induced coma, he is not completely asleep, as during general anesthesia. At the same time, he does not feel much anxiety or fear, but he hears and sometimes answers the doctor’s questions. His perception of pain and the environment is noticeably reduced. This helps him remain calm even during complex and lengthy procedures.