Dental implants can be placed safely and comfortably as a simple in-office dental procedure. For patients requiring single or multiple dental implants, this can be accomplished with routine dental local anesthesia, often in combination with nitrous oxide gas, just as having routine dental restorations placed. To help relieve any dental anxiety, oral medications can be prescribed, often in combination with nitrous oxide gas. This likewise is used with local designation. In this case, you will need a designated driver both to bring you to and from the dental office. We also offer IV sedation, which can be safely administered in an office setting. Not only does this place you in twilight sleep, you will wake up not realizing the procedure is over. You likewise will have no recollection of even being at the dental office. The effects of this medication wear off quickly with no lingering drowsiness. For patients requiring more complex surgical care of having other medical conditions, an out-patient surgical center may be used. During the procedure, general anesthesia will be administered by a trained anesthesiologist. Still, you can be home the same day. In using either IV sedation or general anesthesia, you will be given the necessary pre-operative instructions and will need to discontinue all foods 12 hours before the procedure and no liquids, other than clear fluids in very small amounts, up to four hours before the procedure. In those office procedures utilizing local anesthesia, in combination with oral sedation and nitrous oxide, you can have a light meal up to two hours before the procedure. Take all of your daily medications as prescribed by your medical doctor as you normally would. If oral antibiotics are prescribed to you, read the directions carefully. In many cases, these are to be taken before we actually start the treatment.
Following treatment, you will be encouraged to drink plenty of liquids and maintain a soft or semi-soft diet for several days. Additionally, ice packs should be handy, as this is an important part of post treatment care to help reduce any swelling that may occur. Generally, after three to five days, you will be resuming your regular diet. Antibiotics that are prescribed should be taken until completion. For localized single implant placement, pain medication normally is required only for the first 24 hours. After that, over-the-counter medication is all that you should need. For these procedures, you should be back the next day. With even more intensive surgery, you should not be away from work for more than two days.
As with all surgical treatment, follow the post-operative instructions carefully to minimize discomfort and encourage proper and complete healing. Call your implant surgeon if you have any questions or concerns. No question is unimportant, and a single call may be all that is needed to ensure your comfortable and uneventful healing. Our entire office team is here to help you throughout the procedure. Your comfort during and after treatment is our top priority.
Denver Dental Specialists-
Dr. Paul Glick & Dr. Patrick Misischia
Serving Littleton & the greater Denver Colorado area
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