Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
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J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent · Oct 2018
Comparative StudyA comparative assessment of intranasal and oral dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation in pediatric dental patients.
The objective of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of intranasal and oral dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation in pediatric dental patients. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine is a safe and effective agent for procedural sedation in pediatric dental patients with intranasal route having distinct advantages over oral route.