Ong K S, Tan J M, Chong W L, Yeo J F, Lee T L
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, National University of Singapore
Singapore Dent J. 2000 Dec;23(1 Suppl):14-7.
Fear and avoidance of dental treatment are major deterrents to oral health. Sedation can be used to control both the patient's fear and anxiety so that proper dental care can be provided for these patients. The purpose of this article is to discuss the use of sedation in dentistry and to provide a recommendation on the requirements and medico-legal aspects of sedation for the practitioner interested in incorporating sedation into their practice.
对牙科治疗的恐惧和回避是口腔健康的主要阻碍。镇静可用于控制患者的恐惧和焦虑,从而为这些患者提供适当的牙科护理。本文的目的是讨论镇静在牙科中的应用,并为有兴趣将镇静纳入其执业范围的从业者提供关于镇静的要求和医疗法律方面的建议。