I.V. SEDATION

Intravenous Conscious Sedation

Intravenous Conscious Sedation

Intravenous Conscious Sedation

Most complex surgical procedures, as well as hygiene scaling can be performed with I.V. Sedation.
Intravenous Conscious Sedation (IV sedation) is when a calming, relaxing drug is given into a vein during dental treatment.
It is administered by a registered dental nurse.

Deep Relax State

Intravenous Conscious Sedation

Intravenous Conscious Sedation

During IV Sedation, you will feel deeply relaxed and your anxiety will be greatly reduced. You will be less aware of what is happening, and you may feel sleepy.
You will however be able to understand and respond to requests from your dentist, and you can let them know how you feel. The next day, you may not remember much about the procedure.

Restrictions & Guidelines

Intravenous Conscious Sedation

Restrictions & Guidelines

fast 8 hours prior to the appointment
stop drinking clear fluids 2 hours prior
take medications as normal
if diabetic, no fasting required
no driving 24 hours afterwards
no alcohol consumption 24 hours afterwards
must be supervised by an adult post dismissal from clinic, including over-night supervision

Foods You Can Eat Post Surgery

Candidates

Other contraindications

Restrictions & Guidelines

According to the American Society of Anaesthesiology Classification of Physical Status (ASA) the following category of patients can be treated in a general practice:

ASA I – Normal, healthy patient
ASA II – A Patient with mild systemic disease, well controlled with medication (includes hypertension, diabetes, etc.)

Other contraindications

Other contraindications

Other contraindications

Pregnancy
Obesity
Impaired lung, kidney or liver function
Advanced Sleep Apnea
Alcohol intoxication
Allergy to benzodiazepines (tranquilizers, such as Librium or Valium)

Anesthetic

Other contraindications

Other contraindications

Local anesthetic is still required. The drug which is usually used for IV sedation are anti-anxiety drugs, not painkillers.
While they relax you and make you forget what happens, you will still be numbed with local anesthetic.

NITROUS OXIDE SEDATION

Laughing Gas

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Laughing Gas

Many surgical procedures, as well as hygiene scaling can be performed with Nitrous Oxide, also known as "Laughing Gas".
It is a mild sedative
It promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety.

Calm State

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Laughing Gas

When inhaled, the gas slows down the body’s reaction time.
This results in a calm, euphoric feeling.

Drive Afterwards

Drive Afterwards

Drive Afterwards

Patients can drive afterwards.
With inhalation of oxygen, the nitrous oxide leaves the system.
The patient is able to drive after approximately 15 minutes.