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I suppose i will expect a lot of deep involved drilling into my jaw bone when 2 dental implants get placed where teeth roots already missing, or not?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Incorrect: Your imagination is running wild. The drilling is minimal and controlled, making a prep only a few millimeters wide and deep. Your dentist / periodontist / oral surgeon is well versed in the procedure. If you are that anxious about the procedure (and concerned about types of sedation) why don't you just get put to sleep and be done with it? You'll feel a whole lot better and so will your surgeon.

Answered 5/19/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Drilling sequence: Every dental implant system has a unique drilling sequence. However, dental implant procedure is the least uncomfortable procedure in oral surgery. It requires minimum amount of local anesthetic and the follow-up discomfort can be well controlled with NSAIDs or Tylenol (acetaminophen) OTC.

Answered 5/19/2015

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Sorry to disappoint: Sorry to disappoint you , but not likely to happen. The site preparation with the sequential drills is very straightforward, not sensitive, and will take less than 5 minutes -- in the experienced hands of a well-trained specialist. Takes longer to get anesthesia and suture afterwards. Best of luck -- you should be pleasantly surprised. (ask to speak with others who have had it done )

Answered 5/25/2015

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Dr. Andres Carbunaru answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Prosthodontics

No: The surgery is very easy, remember the bone is soft, while the tooth is the hardest material of our body

Answered 1/5/2019

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