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Oral sedation

R Dionne1

  • 1Clinical Pharmacology Unit, National Institute of Dental Research, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|December 16, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Dental anxiety is common, impacting oral healthcare access. Oral premedication offers a safe and effective sedation method, improving patient comfort and regular dental visits.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Dental fear and anxiety are prevalent, hindering regular oral healthcare access.
  • Current pain and anxiety management strategies are insufficient, particularly for patients with special needs.
  • Increased availability of anesthesia and sedation could improve dental care seeking behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate oral premedication as a safe and effective sedation technique for dental patients.
  • To highlight the benefits of oral premedication in managing dental anxiety and improving patient compliance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of safety considerations for anxiolytic drugs based on drug, dose, and route of administration.
  • Assessment of oral premedication as a preferred sedative technique in dentistry.

Main Results:

  • Oral premedication is an efficacious sedation method for dental anxiety.
  • It requires minimal monitoring when appropriate doses are administered.
  • The risk of serious morbidity associated with oral premedication is low.

Conclusions:

  • Oral premedication is a recommended sedative technique for most dentists.
  • It effectively reduces dental anxiety and pain, promoting regular oral healthcare.
  • This approach enhances patient safety and treatment accessibility, especially for fearful individuals.

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