When you have lost a tooth, or several, then you need dental implants to restore function, health, and beauty to your smile again. But we know that sometimes the idea of oral surgery can make people feel anxious. Which is why your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide dental sedation!
The Placement of Dental Implants
Dental implants are a unique form of tooth replacement. They don’t rely on crowns, suction, clasps, or adhesives to stay in place. Instead, we surgically insert them into the jawbone, where they are accepted as new roots. This is because the implant post is made from titanium, a biocompatible material. Once the post is in place, for an individual tooth we will attach an abutment and connect a custom crown, completing your new tooth. If you have more severe tooth loss, we could employ several posts to support a bridge or denture, sometimes in only one visit. But since this is a procedure that requires oral surgery, we offer sedation to ensure a calm and positive treatment experience! We will choose one based on your age, weight, medical history, current mediation regime, and more, choosing the best selection for you.
Nitrous Oxide
A very common option, nitrous oxide is the mildest form of sedation. You breathe in a gas through a mask over your nose, and enter a deep state of calm and relaxation. The effects will last throughout the treatment and end once the placement procedure does, so you can even drive yourself home.
Oral Conscious
If you require a deep state of calm, oral sedation offers a more substantial one. We administer this through a pill or liquid taken before the procedure. You enter a deep state of relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure, but still remain conscious. The effects take time to wear off, so be sure a friend or family member is available to take you home afterward.
IV
IV sedation is the deepest form possible, and is administered intravenously. You enter a deeper state of calm and relaxation, and will have little to no memory of the procedure! The effects again take time to wear off, so be sure someone is on hand to take you home. If you have any questions about our sedation options, or about replacing missing teeth with dental implants, then contact our team today to learn more.
Do You Have Questions About Addressing Missing Teeth?
We would like to help you enjoy a long-lasting and durable solution to missing teeth! To learn more about how we ensure a comfortable treatment experience, then schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.