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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Evaluation of Efficiency of Different Sedation Procedures in Pediatric Dental Procedures: A Clinical Study.

Nirlipta Kumar Behera, Amiya Kumar Nayak, Purushottam Lal, Nitin Kumar, Juberahamad Rajjak Attar, Alok Dubey, Heena Dixit

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7 authors.

Nirlipta Kumar BeheraDepartment of Anaesthesiology, FM Medical College and Hospital, Balasore, Odisha, India.
Amiya Kumar NayakDepartment of Anesthesiology, PRM Medical College, Baripada, Odisha, India.
Purushottam LalDepartment of Pediatrics, University of New England, Maine, US.
Nitin KumarDepartment of Pediatrics, St Christopher Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
Juberahamad Rajjak AttarDepartment of Anaesthesia and Operations, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Khamis Mushait, King Khalid University, Abha- KSA.
Alok DubeyDepartment of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Heena DixitClinical Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Abstract

Purpose: Pediatric dental care often requires sedation to manage anxiety and ensure cooperation. This study evaluates the efficiency of three sedation techniques in managing pediatric patients during dental procedures. Methods: A clinical study was conducted on 90 children aged 4-10 years, divided into three groups ( Results: General anesthesia demonstrated the highest efficiency in ensuring procedure completion without interruptions. Nitrous oxide showed better recovery times and acceptable cooperation levels for minor procedures. Oral midazolam provided moderate results, but with longer recovery periods. Conclusions: The choice of sedation should depend on the procedure's complexity, with nitrous oxide favored for minor interventions and general anesthesia for complex cases.

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General anesthesianitrous oxideoral midazolampediatric dentistrysedation techniques

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PMCPMC12991681

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