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Conscious sedation, a drug-induced state in which the conscious patient is rendered free of anxiety and apprehension, may be a suitable alternative to general anesthesia when coupled with the judicious application of local anesthesia. In this manner both aspects of pain - perception and reaction - may be effectively controlled.
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