General Anesthesia
General anesthesia is used in pediatric dentistry for
- Performing extensive dental procedures that may be difficult or traumatic for children to endure while awake.
- Facilitating treatment for children with dental anxiety or special needs who may not cooperate during conventional dental visits.
- Ensuring safety and precision during complex surgeries or extensive dental work.
Benefits of General Anesthesia
Full mouth rehabilitation under GA in day care is a safe and effective method of providing dental treatment to noncompliant and medically complex patients.
General Anesthesia is most helpful for
- The very anxious child
- Infants
- Children who require major treatment
- Children with a strong gag reflex
- Children with medical or intellectual disabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
When administered by trained professionals in a controlled medical setting, general anesthesia is generally considered safe for children. A thorough medical evaluation is conducted to assess the child's suitability for anesthesia.
Parents or guardians should follow preoperative instructions provided by the dental and anesthesia teams, which may include fasting before the procedure and ensuring the child is in good health.
After the procedure, children are closely monitored in a recovery area until they wake up from anesthesia and vital signs stabilize. Parents or caregivers receive postoperative care instructions.