THE USE OF HYPNOSIS AS AN ADJUNCT TO NITROUS OXIDE/OXYGEN SEDATION: A CASE SERIES
- Author:
Dayang Fadzlina Abang Ibrahim
1
;
Dayang Fadzlina Abang Ibrahim
2
;
Norsaima Ismail
2
;
Zaridah Zainal Abidin
2
;
Zalikha Adila Zainuren
2
;
Mohd Zulfadli Harun
2
;
Annapurny Venkiteswaran
2
;
Rohaida Abdul Halim
2
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Hypnosis; Dental anxiety; Nitrous oxide; Children
- From: Journal of University of Malaya Medical Centre 2024;27(2):223-228
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: THE USE OF HYPNOSIS AS AN ADJUNCT TO NITROUS OXIDE/OXYGEN SEDATION: A CASE SERIES:It is known that managing patients with dental fear and anxiety is challenging for clinicians and patients. This series of case reports highlights the importance and benefits of dental management under clinical hypnosis as an adjunct to nitrous oxide inhalation sedation for ages six to fifteen. These treatments range from pulp therapy, extraction and minor oral surgery. Customised hypnosis scripts were utilised for each patient, and the metaphors used were tailored to the patient’s interest and preference. The intended treatment was successfully carried out in all the patients. Five cases discussed in this case series were initially indicated for treatment under general anaesthesia, but treatment was successfully carried out using hypnosis and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation. In the two surgical cases, nitrous oxide was tapered off once local anaesthesia was achieved, and the state of relaxation was maintained using a hypnotic trance, reducing the anaesthetic agent’s utilisation. Hypnosis successfully reduces patients’ anxiety, allowing them to feel more relaxed and confident about accepting future dental treatment without the need for pharmacological intervention.
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