Endovenous sedation in pediatric dentistry

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47990/3d6nyd93

Keywords:

Sedation. Pediatric dentistry. Anxiety.

Abstract

Anxiety, fear and phobia regarding dental treatment are present in a large part of the population. As an effective method for controlling anxiety, sedation is currently present in dental offices, acting positively in contributing to care. In pediatric dentistry, fear of care is caused mainly by the fact that the environment is new and unknown, and sometimes it is necessary to use sedative drugs, so that care is efficient, fast and safe. This study is a case report involving two pediatric patients who presented a phobia towards dental treatment who underwent sedation performed in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of an anesthetist. We conclude that drug sedation is a technique that should be considered in cases where there has been no success in behavioral management to control aversive behavior in pediatric patients who have phobia and the incorporation of this technique allows for safe and effective dental care.

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Published

2026-06-15

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Case report

How to Cite

Endovenous sedation in pediatric dentistry. (2026). Latin American Pediatric Dentistry Journal, 16. https://doi.org/10.47990/3d6nyd93