Operating Room Dentistry in Hackensack, NJ
Some patients need dental care that cannot be completed comfortably or safely in a routine office setting. Operating room dentistry may be appropriate for select patients with special needs, medical complexity, extensive treatment needs, severe anxiety, physical limitations, or other circumstances that require a more controlled environment.
At Peak Family Dentistry, Dr. Lance Vicente's hospital-based experience and Hackensack University Medical Center affiliation support care planning for patients who may benefit from operating room dental treatment.
Who May Benefit from Operating Room Dentistry?
Operating room dentistry may be considered for patients with special needs or developmental disabilities, differently-abled patients who cannot tolerate routine office dentistry, patients with dementia or autism, patients with physical limitations or medical complexity, and patients who need extensive dentistry completed in a coordinated setting.
It may also be helpful when safety, comfort, cooperation, or the amount of treatment needed makes a traditional appointment difficult or unrealistic.
Planning and Coordination
Operating room dentistry begins with consultation, diagnosis, review of medical history, and discussion with the patient, caregiver, physician, or care team when appropriate. The goal is to understand what care is needed and whether an operating room setting is truly the right fit.
For some patients, office-based care with accommodations is still appropriate. For others, comprehensive treatment in an operating room setting may help reduce repeated difficult visits and allow care to be completed more predictably.
Relationship to Special Needs Dentistry
Operating room dentistry is not only for special needs dentistry patients, but it is an important option for some families who have struggled to find accessible dental care. Our team works to approach these situations with patience, respect, and careful planning.
Comprehensive Dental Treatment
Depending on the patient's needs, operating room dentistry may include preventive care, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, periodontal care, dentures, or other restorative treatment. When appropriate, treatment planning may also address long-term maintenance and prevention.
Contact Peak Family Dentistry
If you or a loved one may need operating room dentistry, contact Peak Family Dentistry in Hackensack, NJ. We can discuss your concerns, review the patient's needs, and help determine whether our office or an operating room setting may be appropriate.
