Dental treatment under anesthesia and unconsciousness

General anesthesia and intravenous sedation are anesthesia management techniques used in the dental treatment of anesthesia and unconsciousness that use inhaled and intravenous (IV) medications to induce states of anesthesia, sleep, and relaxation in dental patients.

What is anesthesia?

Anesthesia is a medical treatment that prevents people from feeling pain during surgery. Due to anesthesia during treatment, patients benefit from medical procedures and surgeries that lead to healthier and longer lives. Although anesthesia is not a new concept, its benefits are numerous and invaluable.

When is anesthesia needed?

Although routine dental treatments usually involve a simple or even annual dental check-up, sometimes more visits are needed to maintain the health of your teeth.

Some common treatments that usually require anesthesia or local anesthesia include tooth extractions, wisdom tooth extractions, root canals, and cavity fillings. Of all these, cavity fillings are the most common treatments for which anesthesia is used.

After the anesthesia is administered, the patient is sedated and falls asleep so that the dental treatment can be performed perfectly. Dental anesthesia works for all types of dental patients. But one important question is who can benefit from sedated dentistry and general anesthesia?

Who is eligible for general anesthesia and intravenous sedation?

Any adult, teenager, or child who is in good physical health is a candidate for sedated dentistry and dentistry. Our patients turn to dentistry and dental treatment under anesthesia for various reasons and are well aware of the benefits of good dental practice or dental surgery under sleep.

Sometimes patients may have insufficient or ambiguous information about dental treatment under anesthesia and are not sure whether this method is suitable for them or not, but due to the inhalation of gas or the intake of certain medications, there will be no fear or anxiety. Usually, patients will have no memory of the treatment and operation.

Care of patients undergoing dental treatment under anesthesia and unconsciousness

Patients undergoing sedation and general anesthesia are monitored by a dentist using the most modern equipment. The same equipment found in operating rooms and surgical centers is available at Raya 24-hour clinic. All aspects of vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry, capnography, respiration and temperature are continuously monitored.

Emergency medications and professional medical equipment are available if necessary. With new anesthetics, patient safety is increased and recovery time is reduced. Each dental anesthesia procedure or sedation dentistry appointment is tailored to your specific needs, and the specialist always has your safety in mind.

What types of dental services can be performed under anesthesia?

Most general dental and surgical procedures, including dental exams and x-rays, fillings and crowns, periodontal disease treatments, root canals, and root canals, can be performed under general dental anesthesia and sedation.

Types of Dental Anesthesia

Dental anesthesia is generally divided into three types: local, sedation, and general.

Local anesthesia:

As described by the American Dental Association (ADA), local anesthesia is used to prevent pain in the area of ​​the mouth that requires surgery by blocking the nerves that sense or transmit pain, which numbs the tissues of the mouth. A local anesthetic may be administered by the oral care provider to numb the area of ​​the mouth. Some uses of local anesthesia include:

Local anesthetics are used to relieve mouth sores.

Injectable anesthetics may be used to fill cavities, prepare teeth for crowns, or treat gum disease.

Sedation:

There are different levels of sedation, from minimal to deep. Minimal sedation involves the use of an anesthetic with sedative effects. Deep sedation involves complete loss of consciousness with the ability to wake the person up if necessary. Sedation is used for the following:

Minimal sedation can be used to relieve anxiety during simple procedures.

It is also used in other procedures, such as wisdom tooth removal or dental implant placement.

A more moderate level of sedation can be used to treat impacted wisdom teeth.

General anesthesia:

This type of anesthesia affects the entire body and puts people in a relaxed, unconscious state so that they can undergo surgery without any awareness of the treatment process. The goal of general anesthesia is to ensure that the person does not wake up or feel anything during the procedure. General anesthesia is used for the following:

• Wisdom tooth extraction
• Dental implant placement

Side effects of dental anesthesia

It is important to discuss the possible side effects of dental anesthesia with your dentist in Hamilton before undergoing any procedure. This will allow you to feel prepared and confident about your treatment options.

Side effects of local anesthesia in dentistry are rare, but sometimes numbness is felt beyond the affected area of ​​the mouth. The eyelids and cheek muscles can also droop until the anesthesia wears off. Other less common concerns include:

• Temporary loss of ability to blink
• Hematoma (blood coming out of a blood vessel)
• Rapid heartbeat
• Nerve damage (very rare)

Side effects of sedation can include headache, nausea, and drowsiness. These side effects usually do not last long. Other side effects of sedation include:

• Headache a few days after the procedure
• Pain where the needle was inserted
• Difficulty urinating
• Nausea and vomiting
• Sore throat
• Muscle aches
• Itching
• Confusion when regaining consciousness