Journal of The Korean Dental Society of Anesthesiology (대한치과마취과학회지)
- Volume 8 Issue 1
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- Pages.35-39
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- 2008
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- 1598-4044(pISSN)
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- 2383-7039(eISSN)
Dental Treatment for a Patient with Seizure History and Intellectual Disability under General Anesthesia -A Case Report-
경련의 병력과 지적 장애를 가진 환자의 전신마취 하치과치료 치험례 -증례보고-
- Kong, Eun-Kyung (Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry) ;
- Jung, Young-Jung (Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry) ;
- Baek, Kwang-Woo (Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry)
- Published : 2008.06.28
Abstract
Patients with seizures tend to demonstrate a poor oral condition and gingival hyperplasia due to some antiepileptic drugs. Although most patients attain good control of their seizures with anticonvulsant drugs, seizures can occur during dental treatment for various reasons. Sedation can be recommended for anxiety control, and general anesthesia should be considered for uncooperative patient such as patients with intellectual disability or autism. The purpose of this case report was to describe the dental treatment for a patient with seizure history and intellectual disability under general anesthesia.