Orthodontic extractions - an investigation of patient management methods

Over two-thirds of orthodontic extractions carried out in the General Dental Service are carried out with local anaesthesia alone.One-third of orthodontic extractions are carried out under general anaesthesia.Inhalation sedation is rarely used in the General Dental Service.The commonest reasons for choosing a general anaesthetic are poor patient co-operation and a nervous patient.Poor patient co-operation and nervousness are indications for the use of inhalation sedation.