Risks and side effects of general anesthesia for wisdom tooth surgery
General anesthesia is a procedure that has been successfully performed daily in hospitals worldwide for many years. A distinction is made between the risks that can occur during general anesthesia and the unpleasant, but usually harmless side effects afterwards. The risks include, for example, a detailed explanation and the anamnesis discussion before the operation to reduce the probability of these possible risks. Should complications arise during the general anesthesia at the dentist‘s office, the anesthesiologist present can intervene quickly. The most likely side effects include nausea vomiting headaches disorientation trembling
- Allergic reactions to the medication used,
- Cardiovascular problem or respiratory or cardiac arrest or
- The rare but serious malignant hyperthermia.
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headaches
- Disorientation
- Tremble
Duration of general anesthesia for wisdom tooth surgery
Depending on how long the wisdom tooth surgery takes, the longer the general anesthesia takes. The induction of anaesthesia is usually quite fast, while the wake-up phase can last over 30 minutes. The observation period after waking up from general anaesthesia is determined by the anaesthetist and depends on the patient’s general condition.
Does the general anesthesia at the dentist also work for a cold?
Since general anesthesia involves breathing through the nose to remove the wisdom teeth, a cold or other respiratory problems are a serious problem. They can constrict the airways to such an extent that intubation for ventilation through the nose is not possible. This means that you should wait with the wisdom tooth surgery under general anesthesia until the cold has subsided and the nasal mucosa is swollen and the airways are clear again.
Does the health insurance company pay the general anesthesia for the wisdom tooth surgery?
Under certain conditions, the costs of general anesthesia for wisdom tooth surgery are covered by the statutory health insurance. This applies for example.B. for children under 12 years, who do not show sufficient cooperation with the dentist Patients with mental or physical disabilities, who have impaired wisdom tooth surgery Patients with diagnosed anxiety disorder Patients with known allergies or other diseases, who speak against local anesthesia Severe cases, where the procedure under local anesthesia is not feasible It is best to ask your own health insurance company directly whether the costs are covered.
- Children under 12 years of age who do not show sufficient cooperation with the dentist
- Patients with mental or physical disabilities that impair wisdom tooth surgery
- Patients with diagnosed anxiety disorder
- Patients with known allergies or other diseases that speak against local anesthesia
- Severe cases where the procedure cannot be performed under local anesthesia
