Conscious sedation helps reduce anxiety, discomfort, and pain during dental procedures. This is accomplished with medications and local anesthesia to induce relaxation.
Conscious sedation is commonly used in dentistry for people who feel anxious or panicked during complex procedures like fillings, root canal treatment, implant surgery and other minor surgical procedures to calm down patients and minimize apprehension.
Conscious sedation is commonly used in dentistry for people who feel anxious or panicked during complex procedures like fillings, root canals, or routine cleanings. It’s also often used during implant surgeries and tooth extractions to relax patients and minimize discomfort.
Yes you will be awake and aware without feeling any discomfort and may feel drowsy and relaxed and you’ll be able to answer or respond.
You may not remember the procedure because you’ll be in a deeply sedated state . You may remember bits and pieces and it’s not likely, mostly patient fall asleep during the treatment.
You will receive the sedative through an intravenous(IV) line in your arm or by inhalation of sedative gas through mask.
You’ll likely regain control of your physical and mental consciousness quickly, so you may be able to take yourself home soon after a conscious sedation procedure.
