O uso da sedação inalatória de oxigenio e óxido nitroso no atendimento odontopediatrico – revisão de literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Inhaled sedation with N2O is a pharmacological method indicated for patients with a history of negative experience with dental care due to dental anxiety. OBJECTIVE: To investigate, based on a review of the scientific literature, the current perspectives on the use of inhaled sedation with N2O in children with dental anxiety. METHODOLOGY: This is a literature review study. In turn, searches were performed between the years 2010 to 2021, on the related topic in electronic databases in the health area, such as PubMed, SciELO, and LILACS. RESULTS: Initially, 80 articles were identified, and after selecting the studies according to the eligibility criteria, twelve articles were selected for full reading. In turn, ten articles were included for the final results of this study and their data were extracted. In all studies, it was observed that N2O is an easier way that professionals found to control children's anxiety, fear and insecurity, making it easier for professionals to perform the necessary dental procedures with quality and safety. CONCLUSION: Inhaled sedation with N2O is an effective aid in managing the behavior of anxious children. Additionally, the use of gas presents itself as an efficient sedative agent, promoting a more comfortable and humanized care for both the patient and the dentist.