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Current Update on Oral, Intramuscular, and Intranasal Sedative Techniques.

Dental clinics of North America · Eichen G, Huda F, Gavriil E, Portnof JE · 2026-10-01

This review examines conscious sedation methods in dentistry via oral, intranasal, and intramuscular routes, covering patient assessment, sedative drug profiles, and recovery protocols to ensure safe anxiety management and appropriate discharge procedures.

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