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What anesthesia is best for a teeth impaction operation?

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Intravenous sedation: Having impacted teeth removed under intravenous anesthesia is one of the most common and safest operations we do. The anesthesia will be given through an I.V. And will make you sleepy and very unconcerned about everything going on around you. Your vital signs will be safely and carefully monitored throughout your surgery. The risk of complications from anesthesia is very, very low.

Answered 7/7/2012

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Dr. Kini Tran answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Lidocaine usually: Lidocaine is the usual anesthetic used. It is the standard of choice. Works great. If the individual doesn't numb well with lidocaine, then septocaine would be good also.

Answered 2/8/2015

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Light Sedation: Usually this operation can be done with local anesthesia and light sedation. Some dentists use valium , other might use a combination of medications including nitrous oxide.

Answered 4/24/2015

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