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J Dent Anesth Pain Med. 2020 Feb;20(1):1-8. doi: 10.17245/jdapm.2020.20.1.1. Epub 2020 Feb 28.

Midazolam use in pediatric dentistry: a review.

Journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine

Shreyans Aditya Jain, Nilesh Rathi, Nilima Thosar, Sudhindra Baliga

Affiliations

  1. Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, India.

PMID: 32158954 PMCID: PMC7054067 DOI: 10.17245/jdapm.2020.20.1.1

Abstract

Behaviour management and dental procedures performed in very young, pre-cooperative, highly anxious, or medically disabled children are challenging tasks. Various drugs and methods have, however, been introduced to facilitate treatment for this patient population. Midazolam is a benzodiazepine used as an adjunct to behavior management techniques in the dental treatment of pediatric patients. Midazolam can be used as a safe and effective drug for conscious sedation, general anesthetic premedication, and treatment of seizures during dental procedures. Nevertheless, further research involving pediatric patients would be beneficial.

Copyright © 2020 Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.

Keywords: Benzodiazepines; Conscious Sedation; Midazolam; Pediatric Dentistry

Conflict of interest statement

DECLARATION OF INTEREST: No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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