Dental treatment in patients with severe gag reflex using propofol-remifentanil intravenous sedation
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Dental treatment in patients with severe gag reflex using propofol-remifentanil intravenous sedation
Patients with severe gag reflex (SGR) have difficulty getting the treatment they require in local clinics, and many tend to postpone the start of their treatment. To address this problem, dentists have used behavioral techniques and/or pharmacological techniques for treatment. Among the pharmacological methods available, propofol IV sedation is preferred over general anesthesia because it is a ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2383-9309,2383-9317
DOI: 10.17245/jdapm.2017.17.1.65