Surprisingly the placement of implants is pretty painless.  Most of my patients say that the day of the procedure is pretty easy for pain and the next day is a little tender, but after that you are home easy.  It does take some pretty steady hands to do them.  It all depends on the area they are being placed and what other structures are there.  It can be simple or pretty complicated if there are things to avoid.  You will not regret that decision.  A much better restoration than most of the alternatives.  Success rate is very high as well.

The last procedure of my so far 1 year of periodontal procedures was a sinus lift in preparation for my ensuing implant. Deep scraping, 3 bone graphs, extraction and mandible reconstruction all done while under the influence of triazolam, slept like a baby thru all of it and never suffered significant pain.  The only discomfort was in the healing process which really hasn't been bad at all.

Thanks Nick for your expertise.

The last procedure of my so far 1 year of periodontal procedures was a sinus lift in preparation for my ensuing implant. Deep scraping, 3 bone graphs, extraction and mandible reconstruction all done while under the influence of triazolam, slept like a baby thru all of it and never suffered significant pain. The only discomfort was in the healing process which really hasn't been bad at all.

Thanks Nick for your expertise.

Peridontal issues are always a pain in the ***.

Too bad mine are genetic. Not a darn thing I can do except maintain good oral hygiene and hope for the best.

A lot of the specialists are going to the Triazolam.  It is a relatively safe alternative to what they used to use.  I have had a couple of patients ask me for it, but I am not comfortable prescribing it for use.  It also keeps my liability insurance lower as well.  There is nothing that I do in the office that I cannot keep a patient comfortable with just using local anesthetic at most.  I just seen a lady who is a dental phobic who was freaking out about some fillings.  When we were all done she said that it was painless and the best appointment ever.  Now that is what I want to hear.  Dentistry doesn't have to hurt.

pain is weakness leaving the body

                -gk

The last procedure of my so far 1 year of periodontal procedures was a sinus lift in preparation for my ensuing implant. Deep scraping, 3 bone graphs, extraction and mandible reconstruction all done while under the influence of triazolam, slept like a baby thru all of it and never suffered significant pain. The only discomfort was in the healing process which really hasn't been bad at all.

Thanks Nick for your expertise.

Peridontal issues are always a pain in the ***.

Too bad mine are genetic. Not a darn thing I can do except maintain good oral hygiene and hope for the best.

Hmmmmm, do you need a dentist, or a gastroenterologist? A colonoscopy to examine your wisdom teeth?

The last procedure of my so far 1 year of periodontal procedures was a sinus lift in preparation for my ensuing implant. Deep scraping, 3 bone graphs, extraction and mandible reconstruction all done while under the influence of triazolam, slept like a baby thru all of it and never suffered significant pain. The only discomfort was in the healing process which really hasn't been bad at all.

Thanks Nick for your expertise.

Peridontal issues are always a pain in the ***.

Too bad mine are genetic. Not a darn thing I can do except maintain good oral hygiene and hope for the best.

Hmmmmm, do you need a dentist, or a gastroenterologist? A colonoscopy to examine your wisdom teeth?

Ever seen the movie "Teeth"? ;D

I haven't seen the movie "Teeth".  For some strange reason, I think I'm glad I haven't.