IV Sedation can provide better control of Dental Fear

10/27/2017

Intravenous Sedation (IV) is a method for administering sedative medications directly into the bloodstream. This allows for the sedative medications to be titrated in a safe and effective manner for each individual patient's needs. Unlike oral sedation the effects of the medication are achieved quickly and predictably and can be better adapted to the tolerance of each patient's specific needs.

Sedation in Dentistry has a long history of safe and effective use. Modern technology allows us to more carefully monitor patients during procedures and combined with newer drugs and techniques we can achieve even better safety and comfort for our patients who have anxiety about receiving Dental Care.

I wrote the article below which appeared in the March 16, 1986 edition of the Mobile Press Register. It described methods for controlling Dental pain and anxiety that we still use today.

2 Comments

Highland Oak Dental link

11/17/2021 06:07:04 pm

Thanks for sharing such great information! If you're apprehensive about dental procedures or have a high level of anxiety, sedation dentistry may be the answer. Oral, intravenous, or injection-based sedation is available.

Sedative medicines are used to alleviate patients' anxiety and tension, allowing them to receive therapy without experiencing any discomfort. When given intravenously or injected near the nerve terminals that govern pain, the medicines have been shown to diminish pain messages by up to 50%. When taken orally, oral sedatives slow the transmission of brain signals to the rest of the body, resulting in an overall sense of calmness.

Cocktails Products link

6/11/2023 01:05:32 pm

Thaanks for writing

Dr. Kim E. Stiegler
Dentistry Discussion