IV sedation is one of several types of conscious sedation that are currently used in sedation dentistry. It is a moderate level of sedation and may be referred to as twilight or dental sleep. However, the patient is not actually asleep but in a very relaxed state. When IV sedation is used, sedatives are administered intravenously allowing the dentist to control the level of sedation that the patient receives during the procedure. After the sedatives have taken effect the patient may receive a local anesthetic to deaden the pain. The patient will be in a deep state of relaxation which frees them from any anxiety. They are not asleep and are able to respond to the dentist’s questions and commands. However, they will probably not remember much about the procedure.
Oral sedation also allows a patient to achieve a moderate level of sedation. The patient is given a drug in pill form approximately one hour before the procedure. This allows the patient, as the drugs take effect, to become very relaxed. Oral sedation is not a pain killer, so after the drugs have taken affect the dentist will administer a local anesthetic. The patient will remain awake, though relaxed and will be able to answer the dentist’s questions and follow his/her commands.
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