The dental patient with special needs: a review of indications for treatment under general anesthesia.

General anesthesia (GA) can play an important role in the facilitation of dental treatment for individuals who present with challenging behaviors. This article presents a review of the literature discussing indications for the utilization of GA in the treatment of dental patients with special needs.

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