Complete control.
No memory.
Intravenous sedation delivers the deepest form of conscious sedation available — immediate onset, precisely adjustable depth, and virtually complete amnesia of the procedure. For patients with severe dental phobia or complex treatment needs, IV sedation is the gold standard.
Full sedation effect within 30–60 seconds of IV administration
Intravenous (IV) sedation delivers sedative medication directly into the bloodstream, producing the deepest level of conscious sedation available outside a hospital operating theatre. The onset is immediate, the depth is precisely controllable in real time, and the vast majority of patients retain absolutely no memory of the appointment.
IV sedation is the gold standard for patients with severe dental phobia, those undergoing complex or lengthy procedures such as implant placement, multiple extractions, or extensive restorations, and for patients for whom other sedation methods have been inadequate in the past.
- Immediate onset — Sedation takes effect within 30–60 seconds of IV administration — no waiting
- Precisely controlled depth — The sedation level is adjusted in real time throughout your procedure
- Virtually no memory — The amnesia effect of IV sedation means nearly all patients remember nothing
- Continuous monitoring — Heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation monitored throughout
- Complete procedures in one visit — Even complex multi-hour cases completed in a single comfortable session
Following IV sedation, you must be escorted home by a responsible adult who can stay with you for 6–8 hours. You cannot drive, operate machinery, or make significant decisions on the day of treatment. We provide full written instructions at your pre- sedation consultation.
IV sedation.
Years or even decades of avoidance due to overwhelming fear. IV sedation removes the anxiety experience completely, allowing comprehensive treatment without awareness.
All-on-4, multiple implant placements, full-arch extractions, and other complex procedures are routinely performed under IV sedation for maximum comfort and efficiency.
When 2–4+ hours of dental treatment is needed, IV sedation allows the entire session to be completed comfortably in a single appointment.
IV sedation can be initiated with a topical numbing cream before cannulation, and once in effect, no further anxious awareness of instruments occurs.
Patients with certain disabilities, movement disorders, or conditions making cooperative dentistry difficult can be treated effectively and safely under IV sedation.
from IV sedation.
A thorough pre-sedation health
assessment including your medical history, current medications, and fasting instructions. This ensures IV sedation is completely safe for your specific situation.
A small cannula is placed in your hand or arm — topical numbing cream is applied first. Sedative medication is administered and you feel profoundly relaxed within 30– 60 seconds.
With you fully sedated, Dr Kozor completes your planned treatment. Depth is monitored and adjusted continuously. Most patients have absolutely no awareness of the procedure.
You recover in our care until you are able to be safely discharged. Your escort takes you home. We contact you the following day to check on your recovery.
anxiety-free dentistry.
IV sedation takes effect within 30–60 seconds and is continuously adjustable. The dentist can deepen or lighten sedation in real time — a precision impossible with oral methods.
IV sedation produces a powerful amnesia effect. Most patients have no recollection whatsoever of the procedure — even lengthy or complex treatments feel as though they never happened.
IV sedation allows lengthy, complex treatments — All- on-4 surgery, multiple extractions, full-arch restorations — to be completed in comfort and with optimal patient cooperation.
questions answered.
IV sedation raises specific questions for many patients. Here are the most common ones we address at pre-sedation consultations.
Is IV sedation the same as a general anaesthetic?
IV sedation is not the same as a general anaesthetic, it helps you relax and feel sleepy without making you completely unconscious.
How quickly will I recover from IV sedation?
Most people start to wake up within 30–60 minutes after IV sedation, but the effects can last for several hours.
Do I need to fast before IV sedation?
Yes. If you’re having IV sedation, you’ll usually need to fast beforehand. This typically means no food for about 6 hours before your appointment, though you may be allowed to drink clear fluids up to 2 hours beforehand. Always follow the specific instructions provided by your dentist or clinic.
Will I feel the needle going in for the IV?
You may feel a small sharp scratch or brief pinch when the IV needle is inserted, but it only lasts a few seconds. After that, most people find the procedure comfortable as the sedation quickly helps them relax.
How much does IV sedation cost in Sydney?
In Sydney, IV sedation for dental treatment typically costs between AUD $450 and $1,200, depending on the length of the procedure, whether a specialist anaesthetist is involved, and the clinic. This fee is usually in addition to the cost of your dental treatment.
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