Conscious sedation: an alternative to general anesthesia.
Conscious sedation, a drug-induced state in which the conscious patient is rendered free of anxiety and apprehension, may be a suitable alternative to general anesthesia when coupled with the judicious application of local anesthesia. In this manner both aspects of pain - perception and reaction - may be effectively controlled.
D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D003243:Consciousness; D003729:Dental Care / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication / Q000379:methods*