Category: Procedure | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Core | Subcategory: Sedation and Analgesia
The use of pharmacological agents to depress the central nervous system and reduce patient anxiety or discomfort during dental treatment. Levels include minimal (anxiolysis), moderate (conscious), deep sedation, and general anesthesia.
Medicine used to help you feel relaxed or sleepy during dental treatment.
[[nitrous oxide; local anesthesia; minimal sedation; general anesthesia]]
Nitrous oxide = minimal sedation. IV sedation = moderate to deep. Each level requires different monitoring and training.
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