Many people delay or have difficulty getting dental treatment due to fear of the dentists. Sometimes, the patient may avoid treatment due to the nausea reflex. In such and similar cases, conscious sedation is applied so that the patient can overcome his fear and be treated comfortably. Conscious sedation is a widely used very safe method in dentistry. Since the patient is conscious, it can be terminated at any time. Since patient-doctor cooperation is never lost, communication goes like a normal treatment process.
It has been a method used safely in the world for many years.
As the name suggests, in conscious sedation the patient’s consciousness is never lost. The patient can comfortably talk to his doctor during the procedure.
After the procedure, you will gain your full consciousness. You can also return to your normal daily activities within an hour.
The answer to this question is surely yes. It is much safer than general anesthesia. The process during the procedure is much more comfortable.
This is decided by checking the general health of the patient. It is usually applied in healthy individuals.