Dexmedetomidine:” Role in Pediatric Dentistry

Authors

  • Aayushi Sangal Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Mousumi Goswami Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Tanu Nangia Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Shumayla Khan Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Shivangani Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Shivya Tuli Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2022.9.4S1.37

Keywords:

Dexmedetomidine, Sedation, Paediatric

Abstract

A number of sedative agents have been in use in pediatric dentistry to gain a child’s cooperation with dental treatment. Dexmedetomidine is one such agent that was introduced as a sedative in the dental practice in 2005 due to a more stable respiratory drive and higher success rates in allowing pediatric dentists to carry out non-painful dental examinations and procedures compared to other sedatives such as chloral hydrate and midazolam. The most distinguishing feature of this sedative is its ability to produce a form of sedation that mimics natural sleep. The high safety margin of dexmedetomidine and its satisfactory sedative action makes it important for us to review its potential applications in pediatric dentistry.

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Published

2022-06-30

How to Cite

Aayushi Sangal, Mousumi Goswami, Tanu Nangia, Shumayla Khan, Shivangani, & Shivya Tuli. (2022). Dexmedetomidine:” Role in Pediatric Dentistry. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 9(4), 200–207. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2022.9.4S1.37