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.
We suggest you familiarize yourself with the table, which presents the main types of anesthesia and their characteristics:
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
General information

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.

Contraindications

Dental treatment under anesthesia in Moscow is not carried out if there are such contraindications:

  • Age restrictions. Patients over 70 years of age have a higher risk of complications during and after anesthesia due to comorbidities
  • Cardiovascular diseases. Heart failure, coronary heart disease in combination with anesthesia worsen the patient's condition
  • Allergies to medications. Careful collection of information about possible allergic reactions is necessary, since they can be life-threatening
  • Decompensated diseases. Diabetes mellitus or hypertension significantly increases risks during anesthesia
  • Exacerbation of asthma or bronchitis. Dental treatment under anesthesia in adults is postponed until recovery
  • Recent vaccination. Vaccination a week before surgery may affect the body's response to anesthesia due to the active formation of an immune response

Doctors at the K+31 clinic believe that the choice between general and local anesthesia is always based on a strict assessment of all possible risks. It is important to ensure not only comfort, but also the safety of the patient during dental procedures. This requires a thorough examination of the patient’s history, checking his current condition, and reviewing the results of the latest tests.

Stages of dental treatment under anesthesia

Dental treatment under anesthesia for adults in Moscow consists of the following stages:

  1. Consultation and planning. At the first stage, the dentist examines the patient’s oral cavity and draws up a detailed treatment plan. Important aspects are the discussion of the duration and cost of the upcoming manipulations. Then a consultation is held with an anesthesiologist to exclude possible contraindications
  2. Preparing the patient for the procedure. At this stage, the patient should follow the recommendations of the anesthesiologist. These include a ban on eating and drinking before the procedure, limiting smoking and drinking alcohol, as well as choosing comfortable clothing
  3. Carrying out therapy. First, a drug is administered to put the patient to sleep. Then the dentist carries out the necessary manipulations, while the anesthesiologist monitors the patient’s condition
  4. Complete treatment. The patient gradually wakes up and is under the control of medical personnel for 20-30 minutes

After waking up, it is forbidden to drive a car, as the patient’s reactions may be inhibited. Immediately after anesthesia, swallowing and reflex functions may be impaired, so it is recommended to abstain from food and drinks for the first 2-3 hours. In the first days after general anesthesia, you should avoid intense physical exercise and maintain a calm regimen to prevent possible complications.

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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.

Benefits of dental treatment “in your sleep”

Answers to popular questions

“K+31” dentists answered the most frequently asked questions about dental treatment under general anesthesia.

How long does dental treatment take under general anesthesia?

The duration of dental treatment under anesthesia in the clinic depends on the complexity and volume of dental procedures. It varies from 30 minutes to 2-3 hours.

What studies are needed before dental treatment?

Before dental treatment under general anesthesia, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive medical examination. It includes a blood test, ECG, and additional consultations with highly specialized doctors.

How to prepare for dental treatment?

It is important not to consume food for 6 hours and liquids for 4 hours before the anesthesia. Also refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol 3-5 days before treatment.

When are children prescribed dental treatment under general anesthesia?

Dental treatment under general anesthesia in Moscow is most often used in children aged 2 to 8 years. Anesthesia is necessary for multiple treatment of caries, pulpitis or tooth extraction.

Is it possible to do without anesthesia when treating children's teeth?

If a child has superficial caries, it can be treated without general anesthesia. In the presence of deep caries, tooth decay and other serious cases, therapy under anesthesia allows for safe treatment without pain and stress for the baby.
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Valentina Frantsevna is the only doctor I have trusted with my teeth for several years now. An excellent specialist, a professional in her field, always an ideal result. I am very glad that I found my doctor! I recommend
19.10.2024
Semenova Elena Alexandrovna
Thanks to Elizaveta Andreyevna for the treated teeth. A wonderful, sensitive, caring, very attentive doctor. I liked her as a specialist, she found all the problem teeth, treated them without causing pain. I highly recommend the dentist. The quality of her work is top notch!
19.08.2024
Marina Aksenova
Thank you very much to Dr. Omar for the parental happiness that the doctor gave us!... Where and to whom we took Maxim... We had hysterics, both our Maxim and we were under enormous stress. In other clinics, doctors sang songs to him, danced and showed him all kinds of cartoons, everything was useless. They only told us to do general anesthesia..... And now we get to Dr. Omar.... MAGIC!!!.... Maksimka leaves the doctor with her teeth cured and makes an appointment to meet again as soon as possible!.... So we cured all our teeth with a smile and great gratitude. Every week he asks to meet with the doctor, just to see if new holes have appeared there..... DOCTOR FROM GOD!!!.... I wish there were more such doctors, not only for children, but also for adults. With great respect and love, your regular clients clinics (Zaitsev sisters, Tatiana and Elena)
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Zaitseva Tatyana
An excellent doctor. The easiest way to remove an eight. fast and low-traumatic operation. Easy and painless recovery. All this thanks to the golden hands of the doctor.
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Sergey
I came to Elena Nikolaevna with acute toothache, 07/28/2024. The tooth was badly damaged, it was difficult to eat and sleep. Thanks to Elena’s careful treatment and approach, I began to feel much better. Very attentive doctor, one of the best dentists in my life. Thank you very much for your welcome.
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Lerskaya Nadezhda Evgenievna
Great doctor! This is something amazing, such a non-traumatic removal! Just some miracles!
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Julia K.
My daughter had a sharp toothache and we urgently had to look for a pediatric dentist. They chose Anastasia Eduardovna. Examination revealed pulpitis. There were 2 options, removing the tooth or trying to save it. The doctor said that of course it’s better to try to save it. We treated our tooth in two visits. At the first appointment, everything was cleaned, a temporary filling was placed, and then we were observed for 2 weeks to ensure there were no complications. After 2 weeks we went to the doctor and got a permanent filling. We are very pleased with the attitude and quality of Anastasia Eduardovna’s work.
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I went to Sergei Olegovich to remove my eights. The case was difficult: they did not erupt, grew strictly horizontally, sat deep in the gums, and even very close to the nerves. I was terrified of deleting them. First, I came to Sergei Olegovich for a consultation. He looked at my picture, immediately described all the nuances of the extraction, and advised me to remove the teeth under sedation, which I am very happy about. At the second appointment, I was put to sleep and I woke up without teeth and without memories of the operation. Sergei Olegovich described all the “side effects” of rehabilitation by day, when what will hurt and how, when there will be swelling and what to do in these situations. Everything happened exactly according to the timing that he predicted. Within a week, all the swelling went down and everything went away. I definitely recommend this doctor.
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