To meet your anesthesiology needs, OADC provides General Anesthesia, Deep & Moderate Sedation as well as Monitoring. These services are all assessed by the Anesthesiologist and discussed with the patient and surgeon/dentist.
General Anesthesia
- This anesthetic produces unconsciousness so that you will not feel, see, or hear anything during the procedure. The anesthetic medications are given to you through an intravenous line or as a gas through a mask.
- Intramuscular injection or oral pre-sedation might be necessary separately, in some cases with children and special needs patients.
- Insertionof an endo-tracheal tube or a similar breathing device might be needed during the anesthetic.
"I knew that my comfort was the first and foremost concern of Dr. Messieha and his team." Susan O.
Deep Sedation and/or
Moderate Sedation
In this type of anesthesia you will be breathing spontaneously, usually without assistance.
Level of sedation can be deep or moderate, depending on the amount of anesthesia given and the desired level of sedation.
Supplemental oxygen is usually given during a sedation procedure.
This category of anesthesia is often called, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)
Level of sedation can be deep or moderate, depending on the amount of anesthesia given and the desired level of sedation.
Supplemental oxygen is usually given during a sedation procedure.
This category of anesthesia is often called, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)
Monitoring
- Heart Rate
- Oxygen Saturation
- Electro-Cardiogram (ECG)
- Temperature (Skin)
- Blood Pressure
- Bispectral Index System (BIS) if deemed necessary
- End-tidal Agents and Carbon Dioxide
Types of Procedures that Require Anesthesia:
- Facial Procedures
- Head and Neck Procedures
- Orthognathic Procedures
- Maxillofacial Procedures
- Cosmetic Procedures
- Oral Surgery Procedures
- Head and Neck Procedures
- Orthognathic Procedures
- Maxillofacial Procedures
- Cosmetic Procedures
- Oral Surgery Procedures
- Pediatric Patient Procedures
- Implant Procedures
- Periodontal Procedures
- SurgicalProcedures
- Endodontic Procedures
- Routine Dental Procedures
- Implant Procedures
- Periodontal Procedures
- SurgicalProcedures
- Endodontic Procedures
- Routine Dental Procedures
Is Office-Based Anesthesia Suitable for Everyone?
Office-based anesthesia is not suitable for everyone. Patients have to be medically and physically suitable for receiving anesthesia and surgical care in the office. This will be determined through evaluation by your anesthesiologist in coordination with your surgeon/dentist and with your primary care physician if necessary.