Consist of patients that are high to moderate function but not cooperative enough for dental work without
sedative medication.
Examples of IV sedation patients include but are not limited to:
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Behavioral issues (Bipolar disorder, aggressive behavior, dental phobia, etc.)
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Unable to sit for long periods of time.
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Health issues (Heart disease, mental retardation, G-Tube, need monitoring but not to the level of general anesthesia).
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Patients are usually categorized in tier 2 or 3, with limited exceptions in tier 1.
''Patients in this category are treated in our state of the art facility''