Conscious Sedation
SEDATION LEVELS
Anxiety and pain management in dentistry has improved over the years. Dental treatment is a lot more comfortable and various options are available. We provide all the available options to accommodate everyone, from the least to the most anxious. Please find a comparison of the various options below.
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Oral Conscious Sedation |
Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation |
Intravenous Sedation |
General Anesthesia |
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Sedation level |
++ |
+++ |
++++ |
+++++ |
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Awake |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Mode |
Tablet |
Nitrous oxide gas |
Intravenous |
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Place |
Dental chair |
Dental chair |
Theatre |
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Arrange transport |
Yes |
Recommended |
Yes |
Yes |
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Cost |
++ |
+++ |
++++ |
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Anesthetist cost |
Yes |
Yes |
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Theatre cost |
Yes |
Nitrous oxide inhalation sedation
Nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas) is a technique in use for many years in the United States, Canada and various European countries. The administration of oxygen and nitrous oxide induces a relaxed feeling, reducing emotional stress. Anxiety and pain perception are reduced, increasing the amenability of the patient and facilitating collaboration with the dentist.