Are you panic-stricken and can’t stand unpleasant noises? Feeling uncontrollable stress? Would you rather suffer a toothache than open the door of a dental clinic? You are not alone! Many people are afraid to go to the dentist, so their teeth remain untreated, but few people know that dental treatment while snoozing – through sedation – can help in such cases.
Sedation is a safe, medically induced suppression of consciousness during the procedure, which helps to overcome anxiety and feelings of fear. It is performed by a qualified anaesthetist. Once the implant procedure has started (for example, the ALL-ON-4 dental implant procedure), sedation is administered intravenously, so that the person relaxes, feels comfortable and calm. Due to the properties of the medication, the patient may not remember part or all of the procedure. The patient does not feel any pain during the procedure, as sedation is accompanied by local anaesthesia.
Intravenous sedation is recommended for highly sensitive patients who are worried about the upcoming procedure days before their appointment. For sedation, age and the procedure (dental repair, implants, surgical intervention) are not important indicators, but before the sedation is carried out, it is necessary to inform the doctor about your pregnancy, allergies, medications you are taking, and any diseases you may have. This information will help the doctor to decide which type of sedation to use and will help the patient to feel safe about the choice. Before sedation, the patient must not have eaten 6 hours before the procedure and must not have drunk any liquids 2 hours before the procedure. Family members or relatives should be informed of the decision in advance, as they will need a person to escort them and to meet them after the procedure.
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