There are circumstances where regular dental treatment is impossible and is considered “torture ” for the patient as well as for the dentist

DENTAL TREATMENT UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA

“Non cooperative” patient:

• Young children
• Fears & phobias
• Psychological limitations
• Physical limitations- for example:
  inability to keep the
  mouth open for a
  considerable period of time

Special situations preventing “regular” treatment:

• Strong “gag reflex”
• Increased sensitivity to pain
• Allergy to local anesthesia materials
• Long operations, complicated dental implantations
• Necessity to finish an extensive treatment plan within a limited period of time
• Desire of the patient to complete the entire treatment in one session

The advantages of the treatment under general anesthesia:

• Multiple and complicated procedures completed within
  several hours
• The patient has no recollection of “what went on”
• Absence of fear, pain and psychological trauma
• Ideal conditions for a quality dentistry are achieved, as the dental team has no need to control patient’s behavior

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE G. ANESTHESIA:

(Don’t hesitate about asking to see the permit !)

• Medical center licensed by the Israeli Health Ministry to provide treatment under general anesthesia.
• Dentist licensed by the Israeli Health Ministry to perform dental treatment under general anesthesia, after completing a special training program
• The presence of a specialist in anesthesiology is obligatory