It’s always a challenge, when it comes to providing quality dental care to children with innate/trait fear and anxiety; or in those with an unpleasant past dental experience irrespective of age. We all are aware about the psychosomatic stress that a dental procedure may cause if not done rightly especially at an early age. Through; the continuum we wish to highlight how besides the basic behavior management techniques, various routes of moderate sedation can best be used in practice. A stepwise approach to the choice of inhalation; oral, nasal or intravenous sedative and pediatric dental GA shall be highlighted.
For better and simple understanding of this vast topic, we have divided this session into two parts which are in continuation.
