Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous Oxide $24.00
2 Contact Hours
Summary Course Contents
Applications in dentistry
- Restorative dentistry
- Periodontics and dental hygiene
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Endodontics
- Fixed prosthodontics
- Removable prosthodontics
Advantages
- Rapidity; peak clinical action; control over the degree of sedation; variability of duration of action; recovery; ease of administration; few side effects; patient preference
Disadvantages
- Cost, exposure risk to dental personnel
Cautions and contraindications
Complications
- Expectoration
- Excessive perspiration
- Behavioral problems
- Shivering
- Nausea and vomiting