Resumo

PICCIANI, Bruna Lavinas Sayed et al. Nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation: an effective option for odontophobic patients. Rev. Bras. Odontol. [online]. 2014, vol.71, n.1, pp. 72-75. ISSN 1984-3747.

The fear is the main obstacle to a safe and successful dental care. The use of inhalation sedation has proved effective for controlling behavior of these patients. However, in Brazil, yet few dentists are enabled, and lay hold of this tool. The objective of this report is to demonstrate a case of odontophobia patient treated successfully by inhalation sedation. This technique is effective for dental treatment of odontophobic patients, allowing the patient’s collaboration and decreasing the risk of medical emergencies.

Palavras-chave : inhalation sedation; fear; anxiety; odontophobia; patients with special needs..