Intranasal and Oral Pharmacological Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry: A Thematic Scoping Review of Efficacy, Recovery, and Safety Outcomes.
This scoping review examined evidence on the effectiveness and safety of intranasal sedation, used alone or combined with oral administration, for anxious children undergoing dental treatment. Combined intranasal and oral sedation proved generally safe and well-tolerated, though recovery times and patient responses varied.
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Oral health of the child with childhood cancer: during treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship
From pre-treatment clearance to lifelong survivorship — practical, evidence-based oral care for the Australian dental team
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