Anesthesia Options for Dental Implant Surgery

Did you know? There are multiple anesthesia options for dental implants surgery, you can choose what suits you based on the doctor’s assessment and your preferences.

Dental Implant surgery is a minimally invasive procedure with mild side effects and great results that last for a very long time! Let’s learn more about the anesthesia options for dental implant surgery. 

Anesthesia Options for Dental Implant Surgery

What are your options for dental implant surgery? It is important to address your fears and the level of anxiety in addition to the amount of work your process need to choose the ideal anesthetic, thee options include:

Local Anesthesia

It is the simple, most common way to reach the stage of no pain during the dental implant surgery, the doctor injects the anesthetic substance inside the mouth near the implant site.

Pros:

• Safe and effective for almost everyone
• No need for a specialized anesthesiologist
• Minimal downtime and you can go back to your normal activities faster
• You can stay awake and aware the whole time

Cons:

• You can still feel the pressure and tugging of the process
• It’s not the best options as you can fidget freely which alters the results
• It is not suitable for more complex procedures

Sedation Anesthesia

Sedation anesthesia is the second option if the local anesthesia makes you anxious, it provides more ease and relaxation throughout the whole process, and it includes:

• Pill sedation you take the pill orally and you become drowsy and relaxed which makes the procedure easier 

• Intravenous medication is delivered rapidly and reducing your awareness and you might even drift to sleep

• Nitrous Oxide or Laughing Gas through the inhalation mask, it reduces anxiety significantly and temporary

Pros:

• No more fear or anxiety during the procedure
• You can still communicate with the doctor with mild sedation
• No need for an anesthesiologist 
• minimum recovery time in comparison with general anesthesia

Cons:

• Not ideal for patients with certain medical conditions
• You can still feel the annoying tugging or pressure
• There might be some gag reflexes

General Anesthesia 

General anesthesia is the last and final solution to perform dental implant surgery, it is delivered either intravenously or by an inhalation mask depending on the type of work that needs to be done.

Pros:

• Perfect for people with great anxiety or fear of needles
• Complete pain control with no discomfort at all
• The perfect option for complex procedures which take quite some time

Cons:

• An elevated risk of complications compared to other options
• Longer recovery from the anesthetic effect which might take a whole day
• Can’t be performed without an anesthesiologist 

Too many options? Don’t worry! We can help you determine which anesthetic opinion suits your case the best! You just need to reach out to Turkey Luxury Clinics and book your consultation today!

How To Choose The Best Anesthesia Option For Dental Implant Surgery? 

Which type of anesthesia suits you best? Here are some factors to consider and discuss with your doctor before the surgery:

• The complexity of your operation 
• Your medical history or any previous medical complications
• The medication you are currently taking
• Your anxiety level or fear of the procedure
• Your personal preferences for more relaxation
• The overall cost as the general anesthesia is an expensive choice
• The recovery time as the general anesthesia has the longest recovery time
• Age as children and elderly people require additional consultations

Turkey Luxury Clinics… Your Best Choice for Dental Implants!

Are you still worried about dental implant surgery? With our outstanding techniques, Hi-Tech devices and unmatched medical experience, we are the one place to do your dental implants safely and effectively!

Today you can have the perfect complete smile again! Fill this void and get ready to pose for your new forever fresh look with dental implant surgery at Turkey Luxury Clinics!

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Sources

• Cleveland Clinic
• FDA