Midazolam as A Sedative Agent in Paediatric Dentistry- A Literature Review

Authors

  • Neethu Ann Preethy1 , Sujatha Somasundaram2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11510

Keywords:

midazolam, conscious sedation, children, paediatric dentistry

Abstract

Behaviour management forms an integral part of managing children in the day to day paediatric dental
practice. Pharmacological behaviour management strategies serve to be an effective alternative when
the basic behaviour management technique fails. Pharmacological management strategies involve the
administration of general anaesthesia or sedation. Recently, midazolam has gained popularity for use in
conscious sedation in paediatric dentistry. Midazolam has a short half-life, which results in rapid onset and
recovery in paediatric dental patients, hence encouraging its use in paediatric dentistry

Author Biography

  • Neethu Ann Preethy1 , Sujatha Somasundaram2

    1
    Postgraduate Student, 2Reader , Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals,
    Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Midazolam as A Sedative Agent in Paediatric Dentistry- A Literature Review. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 414-419. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11510