Sedation dentistry is known as the use of pharmacological agents to relax and calm a patient before and while a dental appointment. Pharmacological agents are commonly related to a class of drugs known sedatives that exert their specific action by causing the central nervous system, particularly those areas which are concerned with the conscious awareness.
Different degrees and types of central nervous system depression corresponding to a level of relaxation ranging from minimal to moderate and even deep sedation. Generally, the minimal sedation refers to a sufferer with a reduced anxiety. However, the patient easily responds to the physical or verbal stimulation.
With the moderate sedation, the person is even more stress-free and comfortably responds to meaningful stimulation. On the other hand, in deep sedation, the person may not exhibit signs of consciousness and hence may not respond to stimulation.
Dental sedation offers:
- Movement control
- Patient relaxation
- Patient co-operation
- Increased comfort
- Little or no memory of cure
- Control of gag reflex
- Time saving - Less appointments required
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