To find someone who would be a pleasure trip to the dentist, it is difficult. Even strong and brave men sometimes are afraid to cross the threshold of the dentist. Especially scary when it comes to removing teeth - the procedure is quite painful and unpleasant. But it turns out, can be treated teeth in his sleep, for this, doctors use a mild sedative (hypnotic) drugs. What are the pros and cons of sedation at the time of tooth extraction?
In modern medicine, there are drugs that are practically harmless and leave no significant effects. Half an hour after the end of treatment, the patient can go home the next day to drive a car. Yet this method has its drawbacks.
What anesthetic used in dentistry? In the treatment and removal of teeth is not used general anesthesia as during surgery. Used soft sleeping pills, and this method is called sedation analgesia. That is, the patient is asleep, but his mind is not disabled and at any time to wake up. In modern dentistry, sedation used such methods:
- oral- the patient is taking medications that give the average level of relaxation and allow you to hear the words of a doctor;
- inhalation- the type of general anesthesia: patient wearing mask with nitric oxide and he falls asleep. The depth of relaxation is governed by instruments;
- injection- the patient is administered an injection which immerses it in a deep sleep. He does not hear the words of the doctor, and can not fulfill his requests.
How to prepare for sedation? Special training, such a procedure does not require. Enough for a few hours before it starts is not, do not take drugs, do not drink alcohol, strong tea and soda. After the operation it is better not to get behind the wheel as early as within 10 hours of reaction can be slow.
Who needs to do sedation? Indications for dental procedures under sedation are:
- strong dentofobiya (dentistry disease);
- allergy to local anesthetics;
- respiratory diseases;
- endocrine disorders;
- disruption of the immune system;
- a strong gag reflex;
- oncology;
- diabetes;
- major surgery.
Contraindications for sedation. There are a number of contraindications, in which the method of dental treatment is not appropriate in a dream. Here are the main ones:
- severe pathology of the heart and blood vessels (in this case, the issue operation is possible in consultation with the attending physician. It is conducted in the presence of an anesthesiologist and the presence of heart monitor).
- recently transferred heart attack;
- adenoids, respiratory diseases, including asthma;
- Pregnancy and lactation;
- mental illnesses;
- the presence of infectious diseases in a patient;
- chronic diseases in the acute stage;
- blood pathology;
- drug addiction and alcoholism.
Advantages of sedation for dental treatment:
- a soft entry into the sleeping and waking;
- the absence of fear and discomfort;
- the absence of the gag reflex;
- Sleep depth varies according to the patient's request;
- it is possible to make the maximum amount of manipulation at a time - the duration of sedation may be up to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep;
- sedative drugs are rapidly cleared from the body and do not cause harm to the nervous system;
- can be used to Child dentistry and adolescents.
Disadvantages of dental treatment in a dream. As with any medical procedure, the dental treatment has its drawbacks in a dream, like this:
- with a strong degree of relaxation the patient loses control of his body, he does not hear the words of the doctor and can not carry out his instructions, thereby complicating his work;
- there is a risk that too relaxed patient starts to choke saliva and hydraulic fluids that again requires mastery of a dentist who must cope with the situation and complicate its work;
- a higher price than using conventional methods of anesthesia.
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