Evaluation of dental treatments under nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation sedation in pediatric patients with dental anxiety: a 10-Year retrospective study.

BACKGROUND

This study assessed the use of nitrous oxide-oxygen (NO-O) inhalation sedation in pediatric dental treatments, focusing on patient demographics, general health status, and the types of procedures performed.

METHODS

This retrospective study analyzed clinical records of 96 pediatric patients (aged 4-12 years) treated at the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic, Ege University, School of Dentistry, under NO-O inhalation sedation between 2010 and 2020. The study statistically examined archival data to analyze patient demographics, health status, adverse effects. success rates, and dental procedures performed.

RESULTS

In 96 pediatric patients (33 girls, 63 boys) with dental anxiety, 128 sedation applications were performed to conduct 162 dental treatments. The participants were categorized as ASA I and ASA II based on their overall health condition, and their ages spanned from 4 to 12 years. The patients treated under NO-O inhalation sedation underwent 52 restorative fillings, 1 vital pulp treatment, 4 endodontic treatments, 103 tooth extractions, 1 impression for space maintainer, and 1 gingival surgery. None of the 128 sedation procedures resulted in reported adverse effects.

CONCLUSION

Dental treatments under NO-O inhalation sedation in pediatric dentistry are a safe method used for patients with dental anxiety. These procedures can facilitate the provision of appropriate treatments for uncooperative patients, ultimately leading to improved quality of life.