Effect of Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Inhalation on Pain and Physiological Responses During Supragingival Ultrasonic Scaling: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Researchers compared pain levels and vital signs in patients who received nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation versus no sedation during ultrasonic scaling, finding the sedated group experienced significantly less pain and more stable heart rates with no safety concerns.

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