Abstract | CONTEXT: Periodontal surgical procedures produce varying degree of stress in all patients. Nitrous oxide- oxygen inhalation sedation is very effective for adult patients with mild-to-moderate anxiety due to dental procedures and needle phobia. AIM: SETTINGS AND DESIGN: This was a randomized, split-mouth, cross-over study. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 16 patients were selected for this randomized, split-mouth, cross-over study. One surgical session (SS) was performed under local anesthesia aided by nitrous oxide- oxygen inhalation sedation, and the other SS was performed on the contralateral quadrant under LA. For each session, blood samples to measure and evaluate serum cortisol levels were obtained, and vital parameters including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and arterial blood oxygen saturation were monitored before, during, and after periodontal surgical procedures. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Paired t-test and repeated measure ANOVA. RESULTS: The findings of the present study revealed a statistically significant decrease in serum cortisol levels, blood pressure and pulse rate and a statistically significant increase in respiratory rate and arterial blood oxygen saturation during periodontal surgical procedures under nitrous oxide inhalation sedation. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Gurkirat Sandhu, Paramjit Kaur Khinda, Amarjit Singh Gill, Vineet Inder Singh Khinda, Kamal Baghi, Gurparkash Singh Chahal |
Journal | Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
(J Indian Soc Periodontol)
2017 Jan-Feb
Vol. 21
Issue 1
Pg. 21-26
ISSN: 0972-124X [Print] India |
PMID | 29386796
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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