Keeping You Comfortable During Dental Implant Surgery


If you’re planning to have dental implants, you may be wondering: How will I feel during surgery?

Fortunately, there are many ways to keep you comfortable before, during and after dental implant surgery. The key is expertise and careful planning, which are fundamental to every procedure.

Advances in the field of sedation dentistry mean that you can relax, knowing you will receive special care to ease any potential discomfort. This approach uses medication to put you at ease during your procedure.



WHAT KINDS OF SEDATION ARE USED FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Depending on your oral surgeon’s evaluation and your personal preferences, you will be offered one of several levels of sedation.
  • Inhaled minimal sedation. With this form of sedation you will breathe nitrous oxide, which is often called “laughing gas,” combined with oxygen. The mixture is administered through a mask and it helps you relax. Your surgeon can control the amount of sedation you receive. The effects tend to wear off quickly. This is the only form of sedation where you may be able to drive yourself home after the procedure.
  • Oral sedation. Depending on the total dose given, oral sedation can range from minimal to moderate. If minimal sedation is chosen, you will receive sedation in pill form about an hour before the procedure. You will feel drowsy, even though you’ll still be awake. A larger dose may be given to produce moderate sedation.
Some people become groggy enough from moderate oral sedation to actually fall asleep during the procedure. However, they can usually be awakened with ease. Patients who choose minimal to moderate oral sedation will need someone to drive them home afterward. Read More

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