Is The Dental Implant Procedure More Painful Than Having A Tooth Extracted?
“How much is it likely to hurt?” is one of the most common questions asked of implant surgeons by any patient considering dental implants in Richmond for the first time. In fact patients often wonder whether it’s on a par with tooth extraction. Unfortunately there is no cut and dried answer to this question as everyone perceives pain differently. Aside from this, dental implant procedures are very individualised, so one person may be undergoing more surgery than another.
During the procedure itself
As the name suggests dental implants involve surgery of some type and as a result a person may experience slight discomfort. However the majority of dental clinics now use conscious sedation methods to ensure that the patient feels as little discomfort as possible.
In fact many patients state that with the use of sedation the surgical process was completely pain free. Not only this, many also comment that the surgery was “over before they knew it”. Patients who are having supplemental procedures such as bone grafts and sinus lifts may also experience slightly more discomfort than say a patient who is undergoing a simple dental implant. In Richmond, here at Sheen Dental we always take the time to explain exactly what the surgical procedure entails. This way patients are likely to feel less anxious.
After the surgery
For most people, pain and discomfort after surgery are generally comparable to the side effects experienced after other common dental procedures such as tooth extraction. Since incisions are made in the gum, a patient may experience slight bleeding. Also as the sedation/anaesthesia wears off, the patient may also feel slight pain. However this is normally counteracted with the addition of over-the-counter pain killers such as Aspirin or Paracetamol. If a patient has had more complex surgery such as bone grafts, there may be some slight swelling and bruising to the face. Again, this wears off relatively quickly with a culmination of hot and cold compresses and anti-inflammatory pain killers.
What about recovery time?
Again this depends upon the type and amount of surgery done and can range from a recovery time of just one day for a simple implant with no supplementary surgery, to 10-14 days for multiple implants and bone grafts.
If you want to find out more about dental implants in Richmond, then contact Sheen Dental on 020 8876 5277 and book a free, no-obligation consultation. Here you can get all your questions and concerns answered so you can make an informed dental decision. Alternatively feel free to check out our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk where you can find a wealth of information on the subject.