IV Sedation
IV sedation is the deepest level of in-office sedation, delivered intravenously by a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) at Arapahoe Dental. It is used for longer procedures, full-arch implant cases, and patients with significant anxiety, so Dr. Luciano Retana can focus on the dentistry while the CRNA manages your comfort.
Sedative medication delivered through an IV by a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). The level of sedation is adjusted in real time based on what your case requires.
The CRNA places the IV at the start of your visit and monitors you throughout. Most patients have little to no memory of the procedure afterward. Recovery happens at the Boulder office before you are released to your driver.
IV sedation makes complex, multi-hour treatment possible in fewer visits. It removes anxiety as a barrier and lets the doctor focus completely on the dentistry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about iv sedation.
IV sedation is the right choice for longer procedures, full-arch implant cases, or patients with significant dental anxiety. It's the deepest level of comfort offered in the office.
A certified registered nurse anesthetist delivers the sedation through an IV and monitors you the whole time, so Dr. Luciano Retana can focus entirely on the dentistry. Most patients remember little to nothing of the procedure.
The sedation is tailored to the length of your treatment and adjusted in real time. It's well suited to longer or more involved visits done in a single sitting.
You'll need a thorough health review beforehand, nothing to eat or drink for a set period prior, and someone to drive you home. Having a dedicated anesthesia provider is what makes this level of sedation possible.
You'll feel drowsy for the rest of the day and should rest at home. The grogginess clears by the next day, and you'll get specific aftercare instructions before you leave.
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