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Please advise me. what do oral surgeons use to put you to sleep when they take out your wisdom teeth?

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Combination: Most oral ; maxillofacial surgeons will use a combination of intravenous versed, a narcotic like fentanyl, propofol, and ketamine. There are many other drug combination that also work very well and are safe.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Varied: Different surgeon use different meds. Commonly used are versed, fentanyl, ketamine, propofol. For best results with wisdom teeth, make sure you are evaluated and treated by a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon. Use the regimen that surgeon prefers.

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