Compendium of continuing education in dentistry
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Compend Contin Educ Dent · Sep 2006
Practical oral sedation in dentistry. Part II--Clinical application of various oral sedatives and discussion.
This article presents a practical approach for safe oral sedation in the dental practice. When used properly, oral sedation can provide comfort and a calming treatment environment for patients whose fear inhibits them from securing needed dental care. ⋯ In this part, the reliable sedatives that have undergone years of clinical trials and have good records of safety and predictable results are presented. For each sedative, the description, formulation and dosage, onset, duration of sedation, and side effects are discussed.