Abstract

This article discusses the provision of sedation for uncooperative special need dental patients. Most of dental treatments have been performed in these patients with the techniques of behavioral control. However, if this behavioral control fails during treatment, it is nearly impossible to treat them without either sedation or general anesthesia. Sedation is also beneficial for patients because it circumvent the aggravation of negative behaviors related to their stress during the treatment. Also, the morbidity and mortality related to dental sedation is relatively low. In this regard, the provision of sedation for people with special needs can be considered as a safe and necessary techniques for their treatment. [J Korean Dis Oral Health Vol.9, No.1: 1-10, Jun 2013]

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