Dental treatment under general anesthesia

Local anesthesia

A specific area where treatment will be performed is numbed. The anesthetic is administered by injection using a cartridge syringe or a special indicator on an STA device. The medication blocks pain signals from reaching the brain. As a result, the brain does not perceive pain in the area affected by the anesthetic for a certain period of time. There are anesthetic medications that do not cause an allergic reaction, but in rare cases it may be impossible to select a suitable medication because of an allergic response. The doctor will then recommend another type of anesthesia. Local anesthesia can be used at any age, regardless of the type of dental treatment.n

Inhalation analgesia

Through an inhalation nasal mask, the patient receives a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide (N₂O) in a safe proportion. The patient remains conscious during treatment. This technique is used to help the patient relax, is non-toxic, has a short-lasting effect, and is quickly eliminated through breathing. This method does not provide pain relief; it only helps the patient relax, after which the doctor additionally numbs the tooth locally. It can be used for both adults and children. A mandatory condition for using nitrous oxide (N₂O) in children is that they can breathe through their nose while keeping their mouth open.n

General anesthesia

General anesthesia is a controlled, medication-induced sleep achieved by administering an intravenous anesthetic while providing artificial ventilation. During general anesthesia, the central nervous system is suppressed, consciousness is lost, and reflexes are reduced. This makes it possible to avoid stress completely during treatment, but requires an examination and appropriate medical indications. It can be used for patients of any age.

While the patient is under general anesthesia, their condition is monitored by an anesthesiologist, and in accordance with safety requirements, a critical care specialist is also present in the treatment room. In addition, vital functions are monitored using specialized equipment: a cardiac monitor for heart rhythm, blood pressure monitoring equipment, a pulse oximeter, and a ventilator.

The anesthetic is usually administered using an infusion pump, a device that delivers small doses of the medication as needed to maintain sleep. The second method is a single administration of the required dose. At our clinic, thanks to coordinated teamwork among the doctors and a clear treatment plan, the second method is used more often because the anesthesiologist can calculate the required dose precisely.

The anesthetic itself is selected individually after the doctor reviews the prescribed laboratory test results, consults with the patient, and takes the patient’s medical history.

After the patient enters a state of sleep, the dentist places mouth props and performs the necessary treatment. Recovery from general anesthesia occurs gradually through metabolic processes as the medication is eliminated from the body. Antagonist medications can also be used to bring the patient out of the sleep state. With these medications, recovery from general anesthesia may be either rapid or gradual; this is controlled and determined by the anesthesiologist.

Maksym Makarenko

Oral surgeon

Svitlana Kovalenko

Dentist

Roman Mamonov

Oral surgeon

Yevhen Makarenko

Chief Medical Officer

Maryna Mamonova

Oral surgeon

Lidiia Bulyhina

Dentist, Chief medical officer

1 STAGE

Initial interview

After the decision to undergo dental treatment under general anesthesia has been made, an anesthesiologist will call you to take your medical history. It is important to answer their questions honestly about your health and the health of your relatives. After the interview, the doctor will determine the exact list of required laboratory tests and provide recommendations on how to prepare for treatment.

2 STAGE

Laboratory tests

You may have the tests performed at any laboratory you trust. The results are valid for 72 hours from the time they are issued.

3 STAGE

Consultation with the anesthesiologist

The consultation takes place at the clinic immediately before treatment begins. The doctor will review the test results, explain step by step how induction and recovery from general anesthesia will proceed, describe what actions are required from you, and answer all your questions.

4 STAGE

Connection to the cardiac monitor

This device helps monitor vital functions and their activity during treatment, including the heart, blood vessels, lungs, breathing rate and rhythm, body temperature, blood pressure, and blood oxygen level.

5 STAGE

Administration of the anesthetic

The anesthetic is administered intravenously, after which the patient falls asleep. For children and adults who are afraid of pain or needles, topical anesthesia is applied before the catheter is inserted into a vein to numb the puncture site.

6 STAGE

Intubation

The patient is intubated and connected to a ventilator; the procedure is performed through the larynx.

7 STAGE

Dental treatment

Once the anesthesiologist has checked all the patient’s vital signs, the dentist can begin their part of the treatment. This may involve either therapeutic dental treatment or surgery.

8 STAGE

Recovery from general anesthesia

The patient may be brought out of sedation naturally or with special medications that neutralize the effect of the anesthetic.

9 STAGE

Monitoring the patient’s condition

The patient remains at the clinic under the supervision of the anesthesia team until the doctor is satisfied with the patient’s well-being, behavior, and stable health condition. The dentist and anesthesiologist will provide recommendations within their respective areas of expertise and allow the patient to go home to rest accompanied by an adult.

Anesthesiologist consultation

1,500 UAH

STA anesthesia

1,200 UAH

Inhalation analgesia (nitrous oxide)

3,000 UAH/hour

General anesthesia (deep sedation)

6,000 UAH/hour

The first hour of general anesthesia is charged in full. The cost of medications is included in the service price.n

Types of anesthesia in dentistry

Local anesthesia

Inhalation analgesia

Inhalation anesthesia (medically induced sleep)

Sedation

General anesthesia

How dental treatment under general anesthesia is performed

How to prepare for dental treatment under general anesthesia

Laboratory tests

Dietary restrictions

On the day of treatment

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Our doctors

Maksym Makarenko

Svitlana Kovalenko

Roman Mamonov

Yevhen Makarenko

Maryna Mamonova

Lidiia Bulyhina

Stages of dental treatment under general anesthesia

Initial interview

Laboratory tests

Consultation with the anesthesiologist

Connection to the cardiac monitor

Administration of the anesthetic

Intubation

Dental treatment

Recovery from general anesthesia

Monitoring the patient’s condition

Cost of anesthesia

Anesthesiologist consultation

1,500 UAH

STA anesthesia

1,200 UAH

Inhalation analgesia (nitrous oxide)

3,000 UAH/hour

General anesthesia (deep sedation)

6,000 UAH/hour

Each additional 15 minutes after a full hour of general anesthesia

2,000 UAH

Medical supervision during recovery from general anesthesia

5,000 UAH/hour

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