Neville Jones
When considering dental implants for missing teeth, patients may think of possible anesthesia they might intake before the treatment. Many people who fear of dental surgery and have had bad childhood experience with a dentist may feel anxious going to general orthodontics. The treatment may involve pain and take time to be completed, while twilight sedation dentistry Somerset can help patients in feeling relaxed and comfortable throughout the procedure. It is not always enjoyable to watch a surgeon playing with your sensitive gums so as long as you have some amount of anesthesia during the treatment, you can be semi-conscious.
However, it is not always necessary for a dentist to sedate you before implant treatment as it usually involves less pain. But, it becomes vital when you feel unsettling. At last, it depends on the surgeon at Dental Implants Group to which type of anesthesia he/she gives you.
Types of Dental Implants
Somerset Dental implants are the best option for replacing lost or decayed teeth. However, there are other options also available such as traditional dentures. Implants are made of titanium and placed surgically into the jawbone of the patient. After the oral examination and x-ray, a dentist can decide the size and height of an implant that best fits in the place. In some cases, the patient might have weak jawbone or bone loss and then the surgeon may need to complete a bone grafting first. Bone graft supports the implant to be inserted adequately and fuse with the bone gradually. The process can be extensive as well as little invasive, so visiting twilight sedation dentistry would be ideal for a pain-free experience.
Types of Anesthesia
The dentist near me decides the type of anesthesia and its amount according to the level of a patient’s discomfort, anxiety or fear.
- Oral sedation
- Conscious sedation / IV sedation / Twilight Anesthesia
- Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
Conscious sedation is extremely popular and can be considered the best option as it safe and reliable technique. You remain in the deep relaxation state during the treatment while you can still listen to voices and sense what’s going on around you. But remember, due to drug effect patients usually remember very little about the procedure afterward.
You may consult to a specialized orthodontist and twilight sedation dentistry will help you decide whether you would need any type of anesthesia before an implant.
