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Pharmacology of Commonly Used Sedative Agents.

Dental clinics of North America · Miller J, Corpus D, Pallas D · 2026-10-01

This review examines sedative medications used in outpatient dental settings to manage anxious or phobic patients. It covers commonly used agents including midazolam, propofol, and ketamine, noting that newer options like remimazolam may offer improved safety and recovery advantages.

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