Non IV Sedation | Dentiq Dental Implant Dentistry Houston

MODERATE (NON-IV) SEDATION

The most common type of sedation that is administered by our doctors for multiple dental implants, which includes multi-unit bridge and denture implants, is a type of moderate sedation that is achieved through the use of pharmacological or non-pharmacologic methods (or a combination). This type of sedation is defined as “an induced controlled state of depressed consciousness."

 

In this state, patients maintain the ability to breathe independently and respond appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal commands. Enteral Conscious Sedation is administered by taking pills that produce feelings of relaxation and drowsiness as well as provide a mild anesthetic to aid in pain control. Some degree of amnesia is common.

 

DEEP (IV) SEDATION

Many patients who are having multiple dental implants placed in one visit elect deep (IV) sedation which is achieved through the use of an IV. This type of sedation is defined as “the inability to respond purposefully to either physical stimulation or to verbal command but the patient retains the ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway”.

 

A sedative is directly administered into the blood stream producing a profound state of relaxation to a point where the patient is completely unaware of the treatment. At our office, Anesthesiologists administer this type of sedation.

 

As a comprehensive dental implant center, we offer comprehensive sedation dentistry services that range from light to deep (IV) sedation including general anesthesia when necessary.

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