Review Article
Year: 2019 | Month: November | Volume: 6 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 214-217
Dexmedetomidine: A Review of Its Pharmacology and Use in Pediatric Dentistry
Dr Astha Jaikaria1, Dr Pooja Negi2
1MDS, Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, HPGDC, Shimla (H.P.)
2MDS, Prosthodontics, Medical Officer (Dental), HPGDC, Shimla (H.P.)
Corresponding Author: Dr Astha Jaikaria
ABSTRACT
Dexmedetomidine is an alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist having an analgesic, anaesthetic sparing effect and sympatholytic property, making it useful in dentistry especially in management of pediatric patients. The aim of this review is to make awareness of its role in present dentistry specially in behavior management of pediatric patients and discuss its effects along with other sedative agents used in moderate sedation.
Key words: dexmedetomidine, analgesic, pediatric dentistry, behavior management.
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