Sedation Options
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IV Moderate Sedation
Relaxed, calm, and minimally aware.
IV moderate sedation allows you to stay conscious but extremely relaxed. Most patients remember little or nothing from the procedure. This is one of the most popular choices for wisdom teeth removal, implants, and full-arch surgery.
Benefits:
Deep relaxation
Little to no memory of the procedure
Fast recovery time
Ideal for mildly anxious patients
Monitoring:
Cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, blood pressure throughout the procedure. -
IV Deep Sedation
Fully unconscious, but breathing on your own.
IV deep sedation is provided by a medical anesthesiologist for patients who desire a deeper level of unconsciousness. You are fully asleep and unaware of the procedure but do not require a breathing tube.Benefits:
Fully asleep
No awareness or memory
Hospital-level safety
Excellent for long or complex surgeries
Monitoring:
Continuous advanced monitoring by an anesthesiologist. -
Deep Sedation
Complete unconsciousness with airway control.
General anesthesia is used for complex cases or patients with severe dental anxiety. This is performed by an anesthesiologist using full airway management and deeper medical monitoring.Benefits:
Full unconsciousness
Controlled airway and ventilation
Maximum comfort for long or highly complex procedures
Monitoring:
Full anesthesia monitoring including ECG, capnography, BP, oxygenation, and airway management.

