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Techniques to administer oral, inhalational, and IV sedation in dentistry
Diana Krystyna Harbuz1, Michael O'Halloran1
1School of Dentistry, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.
Background:
Sedation in dentistry is a controversial topic given the variety of opinions regarding its safe practice.
Aims:
This article evaluates the various techniques used to administer sedation in dentistry and specific methods practiced to form a recommendation for clinicians.
Methods:
An extensive literature search was performed using PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar, Google, and local library resources.
Results:
Most of the literature revealed a consensus that light sedation on low-risk American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) groups, that is ASA I, and possibly II, is the safest method for sedation in a dental outpatient setting.
Conclusion:
Formal training is essential to achieve the safe practice of sedation in dentistry or medicine. The appropriate setting for sedation should be determined as there is an increased risk outside the hospital setting. Patients should be adequately assessed and medication titrated appropriately, based on individual requirements.
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