British dental journal
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British dental journal · Sep 1997
Computer controlled infusion of propofol for conscious sedation in dental treatment.
To assess a drug delivery system that can rapidly achieve and maintain a constant blood concentration of Propofol (2,6 di-isopropyl phenol) which, in subanaesthetic doses, is an effective intravenous sedative for treating anxious or handicapped patients in dentistry. ⋯ Computer controlled infusion of propofol can provide satisfactory and safe conscious sedation in dental patients.
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British dental journal · Sep 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe pattern of splint usage in the management of two common temporomandibular disorders. Part I: The anterior repositioning splint in the treatment of disc displacement with reduction.
To examine whether the anterior repositioning splint is suitable treatment for temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction and to determine the most appropriate pattern of usage. ⋯ An anterior repositioning splint is an appropriate method of treatment for disc displacement with reduction. Patients should wear the splint 24 hours a day.