Dental treatment with anesthesia
At the K+31 center, general anesthesia is used as an alternative to local anesthesia. Its difference is that the patient completely loses consciousness and sensitivity to pain. This method is often used for tooth extraction and treatment in children under 5 years of age. Among adult patients, general anesthesia is necessary for those who have a strong fear of dental procedures or have hypersensitivity to local anesthetics.
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Pros and cons of different types of anesthesia for dental treatment
Anesthesia is a key element of the dental protocol, which ensures patient comfort and the opportunity for the dentist to perform the necessary procedures.
Patients often wonder whether anesthesia may not work. Such a reaction is possible in the presence of individual immunity to a particular anesthetic. In this case, the doctor chooses a different painkiller or anesthesia method.
According to the method of administration, anesthesia is of the following types:
- Local The most common method of pain relief in dentistry. Involves injection or application of an anesthetic to the mucous membrane. Not suitable for people with high levels of anxiety or fear of injections.
- General Used for multiple procedures in one session. Assumes complete absence of pain and stress in the patient. Requires resuscitation equipment and the presence of an anesthesiologist.
- Sedation Maintains the ability to respond to physician instructions. The patient is in a relaxed state, without fear or anxiety. The effect of the drug can be interrupted at any time. It does not have analgesic properties and requires combination with local anesthesia.
| Method | Speed of action | Effect duration | Risk of complications | The need for special equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | 1-2 minutes | Short term | Short | No |
| Full | A few minutes | Long-term | High | Yes |
| Sedation | 5-10 minutes | Average | Average | Sometimes |
Indications for dental treatment under general anesthesia
Let us consider in detail the situations in which dental treatment is performed under anesthesia:
- Increased gag reflex. Anesthesia helps to completely eliminate reflexive reactions and facilitate the process of dental treatment
- Childhood. Dental therapy is effective and without trauma to the child’s psyche
- Anatomical features. Hard-to-reach places, abnormal development of teeth and jaw make local anesthesia difficult
- Intolerance to local anesthetics. General anesthesia helps avoid pain during dental therapy
- Autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy. Anesthesia allows you to carry out the necessary dental procedures without stress and inconvenience
Some patients choose comprehensive treatment of all teeth in one visit to reduce the number of trips to the clinic. Anesthesia makes it possible to perform many procedures in one session, which significantly saves time.
Benefits of dental treatment “in your sleep”
The dental restoration service under anesthesia offers patients several significant advantages:
- Complete pain relief. During treatment, the patient does not feel pain, since anesthesia completely blocks it
- Psychological comfort. Anesthesia allows you to completely avoid stress during the procedure, since the patient is in a state of sleep and is not aware of the process
- Efficiency in complex procedures. The use of anesthesia allows the dentist to perform the necessary manipulations in one visit
- Convenience for medical personnel. The doctor quickly and accurately performs all manipulations, since the patient is completely motionless and does not react to the process
For children under 5 years of age, dental procedures can be especially stressful. Complete anesthesia eliminates psychological trauma for the child and his parents, providing a calm atmosphere.
Answers to popular questions
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