Sedation treatment is highly preferred in dental treatments.
What is Sedation Treatment and How is it Applied?
Sedation, which means calming, makes the person feel sleepy. Fear of the dentist can be experienced by people of all ages. It is very difficult for people who have fear of the dentist to get treatment for problems in their teeth. Local anesthesia is applied to people who do not have any fear during the treatments to be performed on their teeth. It may not even be possible to apply local anesthesia to people who have fear. Sedation is applied to people who have fear of the dentist in our clinic so that they can receive treatment. In this way, the patient's comfort is provided and the doctor can perform his procedures more comfortably.
Sedation is different from general anesthesia and provides the person with a sleepy state. The person relaxes with the procedure and does not show any undesirable reactions during the treatment. Sedation is a procedure performed by anesthesiologists. The patient goes into a state of sleep with a clear consciousness with the medication given to him orally or by injection. He can react to the stimuli given to him. He does not move during the procedure and it is possible to increase the success rate of the treatment.
Who is Sedation Treatment Applied to?
Sedation is successfully applied in dental treatments of patients who are not comfortable with general anesthesia. Local anesthesia is applied in the dental treatments of our patients in our clinic. In addition, sedation treatment is applied for those who are hesitant to receive dental treatment. It is possible to stay away from the risks of general anesthesia. The patients we apply this treatment to in our clinic include the following:
· Sedation is applied in order for children not to have fear of the dentist and not to make sudden movements due to their age.
· Sedation treatment is applied in case adult dental patients have anxiety and are likely to show sudden reactions during the treatment to be performed.
· Dental treatments are performed by sedation for heart and lung patients who are at risk of receiving general anesthesia.
How is Sedation Treatment Applied?
Sedation treatment should be applied by an anesthesiologist. With this procedure applied by anesthesiologists in our clinic, the person is prepared for dental treatment. Before sedation, the patient's pulse and blood pressure are measured. Their age and diseases are also taken into consideration. The application is determined in accordance with the duration of the dental treatment to be performed on the person. Sedation, also called sleepiness, is applied in three different ways:
· Minimal sedation: In this treatment, the person is conscious. They experience a great sense of relaxation and respond to the stimuli given to them.
· Moderate sedation: In this treatment, the person is conscious but experiences a deeper sense of relaxation. The person may fall asleep during the procedure and may not remember the procedure when they wake up after the procedure.
· Deep sedation: In deep sedation, the person may be asleep and does not respond to the stimuli given to them. It may be difficult to wake the person up after the procedure. Minimal and moderate sedation can be performed by dentists. Deep sedation must be performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons or anesthesiologists.
Advantages of Sedation Treatment
Sedation treatment is known for the advantages it offers. It is especially applied to people who are hesitant about dental treatment. This application provides convenience to the patient and the dentist. The patient calms down and does not show sudden reactions during the treatment while asleep. The doctor performs the treatment more comfortably when the patient is calm and does not show sudden reactions.
Sedation treatment is different from general anesthesia. In general anesthesia, the person is in a deep sleep and breathing functions are possible with the help of a device. In sedation, the person performs all of his/her functions comfortably. Children and adults who are hesitant to receive dental treatment can get rid of dental problems with this application. With deep sedation, patients do not remember the procedure. You can also relieve your dental treatment anxiety with sedation treatment in our clinic and have healthy teeth.