Sedation dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry (/sɪˈdeɪʃən dɛnˈtɪstri/), also known as sleep dentistry, is a branch of dentistry that uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. The term "sedation dentistry" is somewhat misleading as patients are usually awake, except for those under general anesthesia.
Etymology
The term "sedation" comes from the Latin word "sedare", which means to calm or soothe. "Dentistry" is derived from the French word "dentiste", which is related to the Latin word "dens" meaning tooth.
Types of Sedation in Dentistry
There are several types of sedation used in dentistry:
- Minimal Sedation: The patient is awake but relaxed.
- Moderate Sedation: The patient may slur their words and not remember much of the procedure.
- Deep Sedation: The patient is on the edge of consciousness but can still be awakened.
- General Anesthesia: The patient is completely unconscious.
Related Terms
- Anxiolysis: The process of reducing anxiety, often used in conjunction with sedation in dentistry.
- Local Anesthesia: A type of anesthesia that numbs a small area of the body.
- Oral Sedation: A method of conscious sedation where the patient takes a pill.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sedation dentistry
- Wikipedia's article - Sedation dentistry
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