It is a method of administering the necessary drugs by inhalation to relax, calm, and eliminate the fears of the patient during minor surgical procedures to be performed with local anesthesia support and painless procedures to help diagnosis.
What is Sedation?
Sedation is a type of sleep induced by using drugs on patients. In this sleep state, the patient's reflexes are preserved and the depth of sleep is under control and adjustable. The application is used in minor surgical procedures to be performed with local anesthesia support. In addition, it can be used to calm the patient and eliminate fears in painless procedures to help diagnosis.
How is Sedation Done?
Sedation is performed by anesthesia specialists. It is done by administering the drugs to the patient by inhalation. In dental health, these drugs can be used in patients who usually have phobias and anxiety, when psychological approaches are not sufficient. Thanks to this application, the patient's relationship with the environment is reduced and consciousness is slightly lost.
What are the Advantages of Sedation?
Sedation is applied to relax and calm people who experience serious psychological fears. In this application, the patient's consciousness is clear, but experiences temporary memory loss. It is usually used to support local anesthesia. It is a method that facilitates the work of dentists and patients.
What is Conscious Sedation?
In the conscious sedation method, the patient's airway is open, can respond to stimuli and commands. The consciousness is suppressed. It is a method frequently applied in dental examinations. So what are the benefits of this application?
It ensures that the patient is in a comfortable and safe environment.
It completely eliminates the feeling of fear.
It raises the patient's pain threshold.
It provides the dentist with an easy and comfortable working environment.
It can be used especially in child patients who have fears.