do you have to be knocked out for a tooth implant...i just got it pulled, it's either that or bridge work
2007-02-02 12:56:17 · 8 answers · asked by Liz S 3 in Health ➔ Dental
No yo do not need to be "knocked out"...I work in a dental office and my dr does them all the time. Most patients say that getting the tooth out was worse then having the implant. Having an implant placed is less trauma to the bone becuase it is just a small hole put in the jaw bone. With the extraction there's pushing, pulling, and other movements that put a lot of pressure on the bone and that's why most have so much pain and swelling afer a removal. You don't have to go to a oral surgeon my dr is a general dentist who also specializes in oral surgerys. Just ask around. That's the best way to find out about dentists. Good Luck and remember it's not that bad
2007-02-02 13:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by kristylee116 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to be knocked out. I had two put in last year and they are great. Make sure that you go to a highly recommended oral surgeon for the implant part of the proceedure. One that works out of a hospital is the way to go. They have the latest techniques and specialize in these areas.
My implant was necessary because of a failed bridge. It lasted 7 years. Little did I know that a bridge can take around 40 lbs. of pressure, your real teeth can take around 80 lbs. of pressure and implants can handle around 75 lbs. of pressure. If I would have known that earlier, I would have had the implant done before that bridge.
Good Luck!
2007-02-02 21:37:26 · answer #2 · answered by Paul E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best beat is to be knocked out unless you want to here a lot of
noises and see a lot of blood. Depending on your age (the younger, you wouldn't want bridge work. It would need to be done over in 20-40 years) you would want an implant, I plan to get one and I'm 23, Expensive Though!!!!
2007-02-02 21:15:18 · answer #3 · answered by j0kr420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kristylee is right. at this point, the tooth is out. that most likely was the worst part. an implant is a fairly straightforward procedure and you most likely will have little discomfort afterwards.
Good Luck
RDH in WA
2007-02-02 22:34:29 · answer #4 · answered by jonim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you put a dental implant, the procedure is done through local anesthetics (needle), but you stay wide awake.
The same for a bridge, which is also done through local anesthetics.
2007-02-02 22:28:34 · answer #5 · answered by cyberanto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but I personally would rather be. The dentist will give you anesthetic options, you are basically getting a screw put into your skull, so perhaps being 'under' for the procedure is preferable. Some people cannot be put under for one reason or another, so they are given local anesthesia instead.
2007-02-02 21:00:43 · answer #6 · answered by Marcela A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have to be knocked out but it's optional. If you have large fillings in the teeth next to the empty space i would suggest the bridge.
good luck
2007-02-02 22:21:06 · answer #7 · answered by the queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be asking the experts.
UK has banned dentists using anesthetics
2007-02-02 21:00:07 · answer #8 · answered by welllaners 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋