What is MEOPA gas?
Our dental clinic located in Oran offers a solution for people suffering from anxiety during their visit to the dentist. It is a gas composed of 50% oxygen and 50% nitrous oxide, used as an anesthetic providing light to moderate sedation and rapid analgesic effects, allowing for relaxation and a reduction in pain.
Which category is concerned?
Primarily used in children, however this gas can be used in any person (child or adult) suffering from anxiety, distress, or discomfort during treatment by a dentist.
- Anxious or restless children.
- Adults suffering from dental phobia.
- Patients requiring long or delicate interventions.
- People with specific pain sensitivities.
Advantages of MEOPA
- Reduction of anxiety: MEOPA provides a relaxing and soothing effect, ideal for anxious or phobic patients.
- Rapid effect: The effects of MEOPA are felt within a few minutes after inhalation.
- Conscious sedation: The patient remains awake and can respond to the practitioner's instructions while experiencing great comfort.
- Pain reduction: It decreases sensitivity to pain, making care more pleasant.
- Non-invasive: No need for injection to administer MEOPA, making it particularly suitable for people who are afraid of needles.
- Rapidly reversible effects: Once inhalation is stopped, the effects of MEOPA disappear within a few minutes, allowing the patient to quickly resume their normal activities.
- Suitable for children and adults: Its use is safe and well tolerated by everyone, especially children.
- Improvement of the patient experience: MEOPA makes dental care more comfortable and less traumatic, thus encouraging regular visits to the dentist.
- Compatible with many treatments: It can be used for simple care (scaling, cavities) or longer procedures (surgery, extractions).
- Safe: The gas is administered in precise proportions (50% oxygen, 50% nitrous oxide) and under medical supervision, ensuring safe use.
How is his administration going?
The MEOPA is administered by inhalation using a mask that is suitable for the patient's face and age. Within a few minutes, the patient experiences a sensation of relaxation and a decrease in pain, allowing dental care to be performed without the feeling of pain or anxiety. As soon as the mask is removed, the effects of the gas fade within a few minutes, enabling the patient to resume their activities.
