Nitrous oxide: its use in dentistry
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https://doi.org/10.35954/SM2018.37.2.6Keywords:
Anesthesia, Dentistry, Nitrous Oxide, Conscius SedationAbstract
The history of anesthesia is as old as humanity itself, since, from the beginning of time, man has sought ways to alleviate pain. In dentistry, the use of local anesthetics has been widely accepted as an integral part of dental treatment to relieve the patient's pain, without concern for comfort and control of anxiety. In some cases the treatment generates anxiety and stress that would put at risk an optimal dental care. Different studies show that approximately 60% of dental patients experience anxiety in the face of dental treatment. Therefore, the technique of conscious sedation by nitrous oxide, is extremely useful in those patients who have stress, nervousness, anxiety, whether they are children, adults or special patients. Adult and pediatric patients, as well as those with special needs and / or those who will be subjected to invasive situations, should be considered for a type of minimal sedation with an additional and complementary tool for the successful achievement of treatment in ideal and safe conditions. The assessment of the patient prior to the procedure with sedation, is basic for decision making about the management offered, allowing the execution of sedation with safety and quality. Conscious sedation with nitrous oxide and oxygen consists in the adminsitration of a mixture of medicinal gas, nitrous oxide and oxygen, achieving the relaxation of the patient during the procedure. The patient is awake at all times, but more relaxed. The use of nitrous oxide and oxygen is one of themost effective techniques that benefit both the patient and the professional during surgery.
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