Key Points
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Suggests relative analgesia (RA) is an effective and reliable alternative to general anaesthesia (GA).
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Highlights that significant savings can be made by choosing RA.
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Discusses how, because RA carries a lower level of risk than GA, a more conservative treatment plan can be applied, thus saving more adult and deciduous teeth.
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Indicates that more than one appointment is often needed to finish the treatment using RA; so, an adjustment to the way that RA is being funded at present is required.
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Souto, P., Robb, N. Does relative analgesia with nitrous oxide reduce the number of general anaesthetic sessions and dental loss?. Br Dent J 224, 429–433 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.215
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