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Comparative evaluation of two intranasal sedative agents among children undergoing invasive dental procedures: A randomized crossover clinical trial.

Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry · Havale R, Kumar NHP, Balkattu K, Shrutha SP, Babu R, Rajan SR, Tuppadmath KM · 2026-07-01

Researchers compared intranasal midazolam and dexmedetomidine for sedating anxious children during dental procedures, finding midazolam produced better patient acceptance and behaviour scores, with both drugs showing minimal side effects.

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