J Korean Dent Soc Anesthesiol.  2013 Sep;13(3):95-102. 10.17245/jkdsa.2013.13.3.95.

A Survey of the Sedation or Outpatient General Anesthesia in Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Chonnam National University Dental Hospital and Gwangju Dental Clinic for the Disabled

• Ahn HN
• Kim SM
• Choi NK

• KMID: 2345019
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.17245/jkdsa.2013.13.3.95

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Sedation or outpatient general anesthesia is a necessary method for a successful dental treatment for children and the disabled who have a difficulty of cooperation. The aim of this study was to assess the patients who had dental treatment under sedation or outpatient general anesthesia at department of pediatric dentistry, Chonnam national university dental hospital and Gwangju dental clinic for the disabled.
METHODS
875 patients who had sedation from January 2009 to September 2013 and 88 patients who had outpatient general anesthesia after May 2011 were assessed for this study. Patient's distribution and treatment patterns were examined.
RESULTS
The number of patients has been increasing in both sedation and outpatient general anesthesia. In case of sedation, the proportion of male patients was higher and 4-6 years age group was the highest. Most patients have resided in Gwangju buk-gu and the percentage of restorative treatment was the highest. In case of outpatient general anesthesia, the proportion of male patients was higher than that of sedation. Two groups, 10-19 and 20-29 years age, consisted most of patient. Most patients have resided in Gwangju buk-gu and Jeollanam-do, and the percentage of periodontic and preventive treatment was the highest.
CONCLUSIONS
Sedation or outpatient general anesthesia for dental treatment has been increasing for children and the disabled who have a difficulty of cooperation. Therefore, it is important to improve treatment environment under sedation and general anesthesia through continuous research and studies.

Keyword

Cooperation; Dental treatment; Disabled person; Non-disabled person; Outpatient general anesthesia; Sedation

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia, General*
Child
Dental Clinics*
Disabled Persons
Gwangju*
Humans
Jeollanam-do*
Male
Methods
Outpatients*
Pediatric Dentistry*
Periodontics