The application of oral sedation in the field of dentistry

Shin,  Teo Jeon

doi:2013.51.7.389

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 51(7); 2013 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2013;51(7):389-397.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2013.51.7.002 Published online July 31, 2013.

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The application of oral sedation in the field of dentistry

Teo Jeon Shin

Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University

Abstract

Sedation is frequently required to relieve anxiety in the field of dentistry. Among sedation techniques, oral sedation has been widely used because it is easy for administration and has a wide acceptability for dentists. This article discuss the pharmacology of oral sedatives and therapeutic considerations of these drugs, and finally how to manage apprehensive patients using oral sedation. Also, we recommend how pertinent drugs should be used to maintain an adequate level of sedation, not deep sedation

Key Words: Anxiolysis;Oral Sedation;Sedation;