Nitrous oxide sedation in dentistry
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2018-04-19
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faculty of Basic Medical Science - Libyan International Medical University
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Nitrous oxide is a very quick acting inhaled sedation medicine that decreased discomfort
and anxiety and it is also called " laughing gas ", nitrous oxide is a sweet – smelling ,
colorless , non-flammable gas , heavier than air or oxygen .
It has significant medical uses especially in surgery and dentistry .
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Nitrous oxide sedation is the lightest form of dental sedation , but it can provide adequate
level of anesthesia and relaxation for most people and for majority of dental procedures.
It was discovered by joseph preistly . it involves breathing a mixture of 30% nitrous
oxide gas in combination with 70% oxygen can help anxious paitents to become more
relaxed and co-operative during treatment without experiencing pain.
Inhelation analgesia , as it is also called , is a method of conscious sedation because the
patient remains a wake and conscious through at the procedure . it should not be confused
with sleep dentistry which refers to unconscious sedation ( general anesthesia ).
Nitrous oxide provides minimal sedation which is defined as a drug induced controlled
external help , maintain their protective reflexes and the ability to respond normally to
physical stimulation and to verbal commands
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