General anesthesia in dental treatments: where and how?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with physical and/or mental disabilities exhibit higher caries activity and more treatment needs compared with the general population. Thus, the number of patients awaiting dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA) is far from negligible. Factors such as disabilities, presence of comorbidities, underlying medical conditions, and potential drug interactions render these patients a high-risk group for GA. Consequently, meticulous planning is essential when scheduling dental treatment under GA. The objective of the present research was to gather the opinions of anesthesiologists and dentists regarding the prompt treatment of dental patients requiring GA in institutions that offer optimal conditions for patient safety.

Methods

Data were collected using a

SUBMITTER: Catak T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12275417 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature