Sedation Dentistry in Dubai
Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. Sedation is given to reduce the feeling of pain and discomfort during dental procedures. At Zee Dent, we make sure that our patients experience minimum discomfort while undergoing any procedure.
Types of Sedation used in Dentistry
In dentistry, different types of sedation are used depending upon the severity of the procedure. Different types of sedation are:
Inhaled minimal sedation:
In this type of sedation, the patient will breathe nitrous oxide along with oxygen through a mask. The gas will help the patient relax. The sedation is controlled and the patient can drive home without assistance after the procedure is completed.
Oral sedation:
Oral sedation may range from minimum to moderate. A doctor will give a single pill for minimum sedation half an hour before the procedure. The patient is still awake but feels drowsy.
Moderate sedation is given with a larger dose of the pill. It is the most common type of sedation used in sedation dentistry. The patient will become groggy but can be awakened easily.
IV moderate sedation:
In this type of sedation, sedation is given by infusing a drug through a vein. It acts more quickly and the dentist can adjust the dose.
Deep sedation:
In deep sedation, the doctor will give medicines that will make the patient unconscious. The patient remains in deep sleep and it is difficult to awake. The patient cannot drive home and someone has to drive the patient back home.
General anaesthesia:
General anaesthesia is given to patients who are scheduled for complex surgery. Patients who are given general anaesthesia cannot drive back home and will need assistance until the effect of anaesthesia wears off.
We have a trained team of doctors to give the best type of sedation required for performing any kind of dental procedure. Our experts at Zee Dent understand the needs of each patient and give the required type of sedation to make the patient feel comfortable.
What are the benefits of Sedation Dentistry?
The benefits of sedation dentistry include the following:
- The patient will feel that the dental procedure took only a few minutes although it may have been longer.
- Sedation dentistry can make a patient feel comfortable during the dental procedure and can help in achieving maximum benefits.
- It reduces fear and encourages visiting the dentist to receive routine dental care for preventing complicated dental problems.
Who are the right candidates for Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation is the best choice for patients who have anxiety or fear of going to a dentist. It is also useful for people who:
- Are restless and cannot sit still in the dentist chair
- Have tooth sensitivity
- Have a low pain threshold
- Have to undergo complex dental procedures
- Have a gag reflex
Children are also given sedation if they fear visiting a dentist. Nitrous oxide is used to give sedation in children as it is safe. At Zee dent, we use the latest technology via the sedation machine which will make the treatment enjoyable for your child. Oral sedation is safe when given under a controlled dose depending on the age and weight of the child.