Nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation: an effective option for odontophobic patients

Bruna Lavinas Sayed Picciani, Monique Gonçalves Humelino, Bruna Michalski dos Santos, Vanessa de Carla Batista dos Santos, Geneci de Oliveira Costa, Geraldo Oliveira Silva-Júnior, Fernanda Barja Fidalgo Silva Andrade, Luciana Freitas Bastos

Abstract


The fear is the main obstacle to a safe and successful dental care. The use of inhalation sedation has proved effective for controlling behavior of these patients. However, in Brazil, yet few dentists are enabled, and lay hold of this tool. The objective of this report is to demonstrate a case of odontophobia patient treated successfully by inhalation sedation. This technique is effective for dental treatment of odontophobic patients, allowing the patient’s collaboration
and decreasing the risk of medical emergencies.

Keywords


Sedação inalatória; Medo; Ansiedade; Odontofobia; Pacientes especiais.



DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18363/rbo.v71n1.p.72

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