Sedation in dentistry
Conscious sedation with oxide ('laughing gas') can be a solution for necessary dental treatments in case of frightened patients (with children from 4 years of age), and in persons with extreme gag reflex and/or prone to nausea, as well as in persons with intellectual or physical disabilities.
They all must be in good health.
They all must be in good health.
Inhaling the nitrous oxide gives the patient a comforting and soothing feeling.
The patient remains conscious, and throughout the treatment communication remains possible thanks to pre-agreed gestures.
Just as with a normal treatment, the dentist still must administer local anaesthetic, but thanks to the nitrous oxide it is almost impossible to feel the injection.
The patient remains conscious, and throughout the treatment communication remains possible thanks to pre-agreed gestures.
Just as with a normal treatment, the dentist still must administer local anaesthetic, but thanks to the nitrous oxide it is almost impossible to feel the injection.
Nitrous oxide is a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen. It is a safe gas that acts quickly and wears off quickly when the dose is discontinued. No residues remain in the body and there are only few side effects.
A good medical diagnosis in advance is necessary in order to check whether the patient is eligible for treatment under nitrous oxide sedation.
Nitrous oxide is administered through a nasal mask. It is therefore important that the patient can breathe properly through the nose.
A good medical diagnosis in advance is necessary in order to check whether the patient is eligible for treatment under nitrous oxide sedation.
Nitrous oxide is administered through a nasal mask. It is therefore important that the patient can breathe properly through the nose.
This treatment is currently available in Belgium only in special settings with trained dentists and assistants. Dentius KD Dental in Brussels and Dentius Herzele are the only Dentius practices that can do this type of treatment.
Dentius Herzele
Dentius KD Dental