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Use of sedation in dentistry.

K S Ong1, J M Tan, W L Chong

  • 1Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, National University of Singapore

Singapore Dental Journal
|November 9, 2001
PubMed
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Dental sedation effectively manages patient fear and anxiety, enabling necessary dental care. This article reviews sedation

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Dental fear and avoidance significantly impede patient oral health.
  • Sedation offers a viable solution to manage patient anxiety during dental procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the application of sedation in dental practice.
  • To provide recommendations on the requirements and medico-legal considerations for practitioners using sedation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on sedation techniques in dentistry.
  • Analysis of medico-legal aspects related to dental sedation.

Main Results:

  • Sedation is a key tool for overcoming patient apprehension.
  • Guidelines for safe and effective implementation of sedation are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Sedation facilitates essential dental care for anxious patients.
  • Practitioners need to understand requirements and medico-legal aspects before incorporating sedation.

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