Sedation Dentistry at Yonsei Dagam Dental Clinic (Conscious Sedation)

Who is recommended for dental sedation? What must be checked before treatment?

Hello,

I am Seo Ho-yeon, the chief director of Yonsei Dagam Dental Clinic.

I talk with many of you every day and listen to your concerns,

and at those times, there are moments when I feel sorry.

These are the patients who have tooth pain but hesitate to visit out of fear, only to come in after the condition has worsened.

The regret of thinking, "If only I had come a little earlier..." remains deeply in our hearts as well.

Because we are very familiar with such fear and phobias,

today I will explain in detail about

"dental sedation," for those who have been anxious about pain and burdened by having to visit multiple times amid busy daily life.

1. What is sedation?

Sedation was designed to reduce fear related to pain. It is a method of performing treatment in a drowsy, semi-sleep state,

and using sedatives, it helps patients receive treatment in a comfortable and stable condition, easing burden, anxiety, and pain.

If you watch entertainment programs, I think you may have seen celebrities undergoing sedated endoscopy at least once.

It is similar to that: you are not fully asleep, but receive treatment while in a drowsy state.

Because you can breathe on your own and there are no major side effects, this has become a treatment method widely used recently.

At the same time, through real-time monitoring, oxygen saturation, pulse, and blood pressure are checked to prepare for emergencies.

2. What medication is used?

The medication used at Yonsei Dagam Dental Clinic is "Midazolam," which has the fewest side effects and is the safest.

It belongs to the benzodiazepine class and enhances the action of neurotransmitters in the brain.

As a result, the sedative effect appears quickly, and in the event of an emergency, it can be rapidly reversed with "Flumazenil."

Of course, before proceeding with sedation treatment, we analyze the individual's current condition and past medical history, and, together with digital precision diagnostics, we provide sufficient advance explanation of the method.

In addition, all staff members have completed CPR training,

and we carefully explain everything from pre- and post-treatment precautions to fasting duration and methods,

so you do not need to feel too burdened.

3. Who is it recommended for?

This method is not recommended for everyone, and is mainly recommended for people with the following types of conditions.

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Those who have delayed visiting the clinic repeatedly due to dental phobia

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Those who need long implant procedures or complex oral treatment

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Those who have fear related to pain or anesthesia

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Those whose oral condition is unstable, so teeth break easily or the gums are weakened

In addition, for people with systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, or liver disease, this is not a recommended option,

so regarding this matter, we strongly advise that you consult with the doctor in charge after visiting the clinic.

4. Essential checks before sedation

As mentioned earlier, for those with cardiovascular or respiratory diseases, sedation treatment may not be suitable.

Also, if you are taking specific medications such as anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, there may be restrictions, so prior consultation is essential.

Your condition on the day is also very important, so an electrocardiogram or blood test may be performed, and a history of allergies also needs to be checked.

In addition, before starting the actual procedure, a fast of 6 hours or more is required.

If this is not observed, the possibility of other complications increases, so please note in advance that the appointment may be changed.

5. Precautions after sedation

After waking from the drowsy state, adequate rest is needed.

After regaining consciousness, we recommend that you rest at the clinic before going home.

Even if you have rested sufficiently during this process, there may still be lingering effects of the medication, so it is best to avoid driving home or exercising on the same day if possible.

Also, if a guardian can accompany you, it is safer to come together.

Dental sedation is for those who missed the golden time and felt disheartened because of vague fear,

and it is a way to receive treatment without worry and in a comfortable state.

However, it is not a method recommended for everyone, and there are things that must be checked before and after treatment.

Therefore, be sure to consult with the doctor in charge and provide detailed information about your own health condition and medical treatment history.

In the process of considering all of these factors, Yonsei Dagam Dental Clinic will be with you so that you do not have to worry alone.

Going forward, through useful information, we will continue to be a clinic that serves as a point of reference among dental clinics in Songpa-gu.

Thank you for reading this long post today!

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