At what stage of anesthesia is most oral surgery performed, with the patient being calm and unconscious?

The stage of anesthesia where most oral surgery is performed is Stage 3: General Anesthesia. During this stage, the patient is in a state of controlled unconsciousness, which allows for surgical procedures to be carried out safely and effectively. The patient is calm, has no awareness of their surroundings, and does not experience pain, making it ideal for invasive procedures such as oral surgery.

Stage 1 involves analgesia, where the patient is relaxed but still fully conscious and aware. This is not suitable for surgical procedures as the patient can feel pain and may move. Stage 2, or excitement, is characterized by an increase in anxiety and involuntary muscle movement, which is also not conducive to surgery. Lastly, Stage 4 refers to respiratory failure, which is a critical condition indicating too much anesthesia has been administered. At this point, the patient may require immediate resuscitative measures. Hence, General Anesthesia is the optimal stage for performing oral surgery.