Which method of sedation will put me out the most (deepest sleep)?

[David09]

Hi

I am a very nervous patient when it comes to dentistry and I need to have two wisdom teeth removed. I have been told that I cant be put fully to sleep and need to have sedation.

I have come across IV sedation as well as oral sedation and happy gas sedation during my research on the internet. I know that these wisdom teeth extractions are going to be very difficult according to my dentist.

I would like to know which method of sedation will provide me with the deepest sleep i.e. put me out the most? I wish to be in a state that I wouldn't be aware of the procedure taking place. Please advise.

[Dr Mohsen J. Esfahani]

Thank you for your question.

The deepest sedation is provided by multiple drug IV sedation because its very fast acting and its titrated depending on the case and the level of sedation required. Multiple drug IV sedation can provide very deep sedation and for this reason it must be adminstered by an experienced specialist anaesthetist.

We have a specialist anaesthetist as Pearl dental clinic and she provides deep multiple drug IV sedation for those patients that require it.