Intravenous (IV) sedation is a technique whereby a consultant anaesthetist delivers medication through a vein which relaxes the patient to such an extent that he or she can tolerate dental or surgical treatment easily and have little or no recall of the event. It is an extremely safe procedure and the unit also has the full medical back up of a large private hospital. We provide, on average, 150 to 200 IV sedations per year.
It is not uncommon for patients to be anxious or afraid of dental procedures. IV sedation is used for all aspects of dentistry including simple fillings all the way to complex bone grafts or advanced implant surgery.
Prior to your procedure, your dentist and anaesthetist will review your medical history with you to determine if you are a candidate for IV sedation. Full monitoring is used throughout the procedure. You will be given an information leaflet at your consultation visit with the dentist.