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Sedation Dentistry for Dental Implants

June 14, 2018 by DAC

Dental sedation is the best way to make sure that your implant will be a success.

Oral Sedation St. Louis

The notion of having a dental implant can be quite overwhelming and somewhat scary for those who don’t really understand the process. If your dentist is recommending dental implants, you might be holding off because you don’t want to go through the pain of having a dental implant procedure.

The good news is that you can have a dental implant with virtually no pain and discomfort if you choose to use the right dental sedation plan.

What is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is an alternative to dentures. Basically, it’s a fake tooth. The procedure for installing an implant uses a screw that fuses to the jawbone to keep a new tooth in place. For people who have lost a tooth either from tooth decay or some other trauma, a dental implant is a way to replace the tooth to make it completely unnoticeable.

With current technology, a proper procedure allows the implant tooth to fuse to the jawbone, which prevents a person from having to have the procedure done more than once. Once you have a dental implant, it is for life (as long as the tooth fuses properly).

Are Dental Implants Painful?

Dental implants tend to make people squeamish due to the nature of the procedure. A slit is made in the gum where the missing tooth is, and then the bone is drilled to prepare for the new tooth to be placed. Many patients, hearing the details of how an implant is placed, develop some extreme fear and anxiety.

The reality is that the pain of the procedure can be masked with the right sedation and post-surgery can be maintained with medication to reduce swelling and manage any discomfort.

What Type of Sedation is Best?

When you are having a dental implant, a dentist will often give you a sedative that will either put you to sleep or make you completely unconscious, depending on what you decide and what they recommend. If you have any preexisting conditions that make IV sedation not the best option for you, oral sedation might be an option that is nearly as effective and comes with very little risk and minimal side effects.

Not all people who are getting a dental implant will need IV sedation. Depending on the extensive nature of the dental implant and what needs to be done, there are times when oral sedation or even nitrous oxide might be enough to get you through the process without any pain or discomfort.

Once the effects of the sedation begin to wear off, your dental professional will be able to provide pain medication if you are experiencing any discomfort at all.

St. Louis Sedation Dentistry

If you are in need of a dental implant and are putting it off because you are fearful that it will be painful, take heart. Dental sedation is the best way to make sure that your implant will be a success and that you won’t have to go through any major trauma or pain in the process.

At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient setting. We believe that patients should have sufficient information to make educated decisions about their oral health and treatment options.

Contact us by calling (314) 862-7844 to find out more information or to schedule your implant consultation. We look forward to meeting you!

Filed Under: Blog, Sedation Dentistry Tagged With: dental implant, oral sedation

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