If you require sedation dentistry in Fort Collins, CO, rest assured that Dr. Ryan Ulibarri at Ulibarri Family Dentistry is experienced and trusted in dental restorations under IV sedation. 

Do You Need IV Sedation During Restorations?

You might be wondering what sort of procedures would fall under the "restoration" umbrella. The following procedures are all considered dental restorations:

• Crowns: Crowns strengthen damaged teeth, allowing them to function normally again.
• Tooth extraction: this is often needed in instances where the tooth is too damaged to save, or when existing teeth are blocking other teeth from erupting.
• Dental implants: are a permanent and stable way to replace one or more missing teeth.

All of these procedures can be capably performed by Dr. Ryan Ulibarri at Ulibarri Family Dentistry in Fort Collins, CO. While you might already be familiar with some or all of these procedures, there are instances during which these procedures will need to be conducted under sedation. 

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Some patients may require sedation during these procedures due to anxiety or heightened fearfulness. Dr. Ryan Ulibarri has a range of sedation dentistry options available in Fort Collins, CO, which vary in depth, effect, and type. Sedation types offered include:

• Nitrous Oxide
• Local Anesthesia
• IV Sedation

Our focus in this article is the third mentioned option - IV sedation. This is the most profound type of conscious sedation offered by Dr. Ulibarri. In this form of sedation, medication is delivered to the patient intravenously (the specific combination and type of medication administered will vary between patients and depends on the patient's medical history).

IV sedation puts the patient into a state of consciousness referred to as “twilight.” Patients will still be responsive to verbal requests but could drift in and out of sleep. From the patient’s perspective, the procedure will seem to last just a few minutes and may not be remembered in its entirety.

If you think that IV sedation during restorations may be a good option for you, we recommend you contact Dr. Ulibarri at Ulibarri Family Dentistry for sedation dentistry in Fort Collins, CO, by calling (970) 224-5599 today.