Midazolam use in pediatric dentistry: a review
10.17245/jdapm.2020.20.1.1
- Author:
Shreyans Aditya JAIN
1
;
Nilesh RATHI
;
Nilima THOSAR
;
Sudhindra BALIGA
Author Information
1. Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, India. drjainshreyans@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- From:Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2020;20(1):1-8
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Behaviour management and dental procedures performed in very young, pre-cooperative, highly anxious, or medically disabled children are challenging tasks. Various drugs and methods have, however, been introduced to facilitate treatment for this patient population. Midazolam is a benzodiazepine used as an adjunct to behavior management techniques in the dental treatment of pediatric patients. Midazolam can be used as a safe and effective drug for conscious sedation, general anesthetic premedication, and treatment of seizures during dental procedures. Nevertheless, further research involving pediatric patients would be beneficial.
