Anesthesia
Intravenous Sedation and General Anesthesia
- We will try our very best to provide you with a comfortable and pleasant experience.
- Similarly, we will try our very best to ensure that appropriate safety measures are taken to minimize risks.
- However, it is important to understand that not everyone is a good candidate for sedation. It correlates with your past medical history and your current state of health.
Medical Clearance
If you have a complex medical condition, please anticipate the need for a thorough preoperative evaluation with Dr. Sunwoo, as well as your regular physician.
Levels of Anesthesia
There are different forms of anesthesia. A thorough discussion with Dr. Sunwoo will greatly help in determining which level of anesthesia is appropriate for you.
- Local Anesthesia
- Oral Premedication
- Nitrous Gas
- Light Sedation or "Twilight Sedation"
- Moderate Sedation
- Deep Sedation or General Anesthesia
- Hospital-Based General Anesthesia
Additional Information
- We are certified by the New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
- Our staff and surgeons are well versed with basic life support and advanced cardiac life support, respectively.
- We abide by the American Society of Anesthesiologists guidelines. Generally, this means that you must fall within an ASA I or II category to be considered for sedation.
- Remember to not eat or drink anything 6 hours prior to your procedure (can vary with type of sedation) and you must bring an escort with you.
