Evaluation of dental treatments under nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation sedation in pediatric patients with dental anxiety: a 10-Year retrospective study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study assessed the use of nitrous oxide-oxygen (N 2 O-O 2 ) inhalation sedation in pediatric dental treatments, focusing on patient demographics, general health status, and the types of procedures performed. This retrospective study analyzed clinical records of 96 pediatric patients (aged 4–12 years) treated at the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic, Ege University, School of Dentistry, under N 2 O-O 2 inhalation sedation between 2010 and 2020. The study statistically examined archival data to analyze patient demographics, health status, adverse effects. success rates, and dental procedures performed. In 96 pediatric patients (33 girls, 63 boys) with dental anxiety, 128 sedation applications were performed to conduct 162 dental treatments. The participants were categorized as ASA I and ASA II based on their overall health condition, and their ages spanned from 4 to 12 years. The patients treated under N 2 O-O 2 inhalation sedation underwent 52 restorative fillings, 1 vital pulp treatment, 4 endodontic treatments, 103 tooth extractions, 1 impression for space maintainer, and 1 gingival surgery. None of the 128 sedation procedures resulted in reported adverse effects. Dental treatments under N 2 O-O 2 inhalation sedation in pediatric dentistry are a safe method used for patients with dental anxiety. These procedures can facilitate the provision of appropriate treatments for uncooperative patients, ultimately leading to improved quality of life.
Source: BMC Oral Health
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,190
OpenAlex ID: W4412465899