Midazolam use in pediatric dentistry: a review
Shreyans Aditya Jain, Nilesh Rathi, Nilima Thosar, Sudhindra Baliga
Abstract
Behaviour management and dental procedures performed in very young, pre-cooperative, highly anxious, or medically disabled children are challenging tasks. Various drugs and methods have, however, been introduced to facilitate treatment for this patient population. Midazolam is a benzodiazepine used as an adjunct to behavior management techniques in the dental treatment of pediatric patients. Midazolam can be used as a safe and effective drug for conscious sedation, general anesthetic premedication, and treatment of seizures during dental procedures. Nevertheless, further research involving pediatric patients would be beneficial.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMidazolamPremedicationSedationBenzodiazepineIntensive care medicineAnesthesiaDental ProcedurePopulationDentistryDental careInternal medicineEnvironmental healthReceptorAnesthesia and Sedative AgentsDental Anxiety and Anesthesia TechniquesEpilepsy research and treatment