Trends in general anesthesia for pediatric dental treatment: a 10-year retrospective analysis at a regional university dental hospital in South Korea
Abstract
Background: General anesthesia (GA) is widely used in pediatric dentistry when conventional behavioral management techniques are insufficient, particularly in young children and patients with disabilities. Although the use of GA has increased, comprehensive long-term analyses integrating both dental and anesthetic characteristics in pediatric dental settings remain limited. Methods: This retrospective study included all patients aged
Fields of Study & Subjects
Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- Publisher
- XMLink
- Volume
- 26
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 65–65
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN