Sedation Dentistry
Cape Town
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Unlike general anaesthesia which renders patients unconscious, conscious sedation allows patients to respond to their dentist’s instructions, depending on the level of sedation. Patients usually have no recollection of the procedure. Generally, children over 3 years old are good candidates for this type of procedure. Conscious sedation lessens the child’s awareness of the dental procedure. A sedative (premed) may be prescribed for children to take one hour before the dental procedure under conscious sedation. 

A happier child hence maintains a more positive attitude about future dental care. Anxious adults and patients who have had bad dental experiences are great candidates for sedation.

Conscious sedation is provided by a trained anaesthetist who monitors patients throughout the procedure. Vital signs such as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and oxygen saturation are monitored throughout the procedure. Special care and continuous monitoring of patients under anaesthesia/sedation enhance patients’ safety, especially for those patients who have systemic medical conditions.