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. 2020 Feb;20(1):1-8.
doi: 10.17245/jdapm.2020.20.1.1. Epub 2020 Feb 28.

Midazolam use in pediatric dentistry: a review

Shreyans Aditya Jain  1 , Nilesh Rathi  1 , Nilima Thosar  1 , Sudhindra Baliga  1
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Midazolam use in pediatric dentistry: a review

Shreyans Aditya Jain et al. J Dent Anesth Pain Med. 2020 Feb.

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Abstract

Behaviour management and dental procedures performed in very young, pre-cooperative, highly anxious, or medically disabled children are challenging tasks. Various drugs and methods have, however, been introduced to facilitate treatment for this patient population. Midazolam is a benzodiazepine used as an adjunct to behavior management techniques in the dental treatment of pediatric patients. Midazolam can be used as a safe and effective drug for conscious sedation, general anesthetic premedication, and treatment of seizures during dental procedures. Nevertheless, further research involving pediatric patients would be beneficial.

Keywords: Benzodiazepines; Conscious Sedation; Midazolam; Pediatric Dentistry.

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