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. 2007 Fall;54(3):118-28; quiz 129.
doi: 10.2344/0003-3006(2007)54[118:OSAPOA]2.0.CO;2.

Oral sedation: a primer on anxiolysis for the adult patient

Mark Donaldson  1 , Gino Gizzarelli, Brian Chanpong
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Oral sedation: a primer on anxiolysis for the adult patient

Mark Donaldson et al. Anesth Prog. 2007 Fall.

Abstract

The use of sedatives has established efficacy and safety for managing anxiety regarding dental treatment. This article will provide essential information regarding the pharmacology and therapeutic principles that govern the appropriate use of orally administered sedatives to provide mild sedation (anxiolysis). Dosages and protocols are intended for this purpose, not for providing moderate or deeper sedation levels.

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