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General anesthesia: the final option

R O Seheult1, S L Cotter, M Mashni

  • 1LLU School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA.

Journal of the California Dental Association
|March 1, 1993
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Extreme dental phobia may necessitate general anesthesia when standard sedation methods fail. This approach offers a safe treatment option for severely anxious patients, detailed in presented protocols and case studies.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Anesthesiology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Dental phobia is a significant barrier to oral healthcare.
  • Conventional sedation techniques (nitrous oxide, oral medication, psychosedation) are insufficient for extreme cases.

Observation:

  • Patients with severe dental anxiety often avoid necessary treatment.
  • General anesthesia provides an alternative for managing extreme dental fear.

Findings:

  • Protocols for dental treatment under general anesthesia are outlined.
  • Two case studies illustrate the successful application of general anesthesia in fearful patients.

Implications:

  • General anesthesia can enable essential dental care for individuals with profound dental phobia.

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  • This treatment modality expands options for managing dental anxiety.
  • Further research into patient selection and outcomes is warranted.