SEÇİL ÇOBANOĞLU, YASİN ÇAĞLAR KOŞAR, GÖRKEM TEKİN, NESRİN SARUHAN KÖSE, ÖMÜR DERECİ
Medical Records - 2025;7(2):279-288
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the demographic characteristics of patients treated under general anesthesia in dentistry and the reasons for their admission to general anesthesia. Material and Method: Patients treated under general anesthesia at Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery between May 20, 2013, and April 1, 2023, were analyzed. The relationships between age, gender, systemic diseases, reasons for general anesthesia, and dental treatment parameters under general anesthesia were evaluated for those who met the inclusion criteria. Descriptive statistics, including standard deviation, mean, minimum and maximum values, percentages, cross tables, and frequencies, were used. The chi-square test was used to evaluate relationships between groups. Post-hoc analyses were performed using the chi-square distribution’s right-tailed probability to identify significant differences between groups. A significance level of p<0.05 was used to determine statistical significance. Results: The data of 550 patients treated under general anesthesia were analyzed. The patients’ ages ranged from 1 to 79 years, with a mean age of 16.41. The most common treatments were tooth extraction and restorative procedures. No significant relationship was found between gender and the reason for general anesthesia (p>0.05). However, there was a strong relationship between systemic conditions and reasons for general anesthesia (p<0.05). Dental phobia was more common among patients with mental retardation. Significant differences were observed in the reasons for general anesthesia across age groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: The most frequent treatments under general anesthesia were tooth extraction and restorative procedures. The primary reasons for undergoing general anesthesia were anesthesia requirements, dental phobia, and gag reflex. Demographic factors such as age and systemic health significantly influence the causes and outcomes of treatments. These findings highlight the need for specific strategies to improve the effectiveness and accessibility of dental care under general anesthesia.
