Clinical considerations in the provision of restorative dental treatment for children under general anaesthesia: a review.

AIM: Dental treatment under general anaesthesia is one of the options for young or uncooperative children, and disabled patients. However, special considerations are necessary before proceeding with this form of anaesthesia. This article reviews the indications, complications and safety factors, the anatomic and physiological considerations, drug interactions, current treatment outcomes and the reasons for repeated anaesthesia for the provision of dental treatment under general anaesthesia for children.