West China Journal of Stomatology

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Technology of nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation and its clinical application in pediatric dentistry

 Zhong Tian1, Hu Daoyong2   

  1. 1. Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China; 2. General Department, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
  • Online:2014-02-01 Published:2014-02-01

Abstract:

Dentalfear isacommon problemin pediatric dentistry. Therefore, sedation for pediatric patients is anessential tool for anxiety management. Nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation is a safe, convenient, effective way to calm children. The review is about the technology of nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation and its clinical application in pediatric den-tistry.

Key words: sedation, nitrousoxide/oxygeninhalationsedation, children