Pain Management For Dental Implants

 

After thoroughly researching the options available for me in terms of dental implants, I was struck by the general lack of attention given to anesthesia in the U.S. by dentists. The subject came up only after I traveled overseas to seek treatment via medical tourism. This is not to say that I believe there should be an indictment of all U.S. dentists. It was just my experience with certain dentists. A well-known Florida physician pointed out his scalp implants, and stated that my dental implants wouldn't be as painful for him as they were for him. I feel so much better now, Doc!


Hospital Anesthesia


Although it may not be of much concern to others, it was top of my priority list. The South American dentist spent a lot of time explaining the options available for pain management to me. It was no surprise that I would spend nearly seven hours in the chair on my first treatment day. In addition to six extractions, more than a dozen implants and a bone transplant, I also had to undergo six additional procedures. It was a refreshing change to see the attending physician and his staff be understanding and sensitive.

Conscious sedation was offered to me by a board-certified anesthesiologist. He also gave me gas (nitrous oxide), a Procaine derivative injectable, and an anti-anxiety injection with Ativan. After discussing the relative merits, we mutually agreed on an Ativan injection (anti-anxiety medication), gas (Nitrous Oxide) and a local Procaine type of injection. After a few minutes, I was able to turn off the gas and felt comfortable for the entire procedure. As I was leaving the surgical suite, my dentist gave me instructions on how to use an aspirin/codeine combination product. However, it wasn't necessary.

 

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