Hwagok Full-Mouth Implants: Comfortable Implant Surgery with Sedation Dentistry

Hwagok Full-Mouth Implants

365 Seoul One Top Dental Clinic - Director Kim Geun-il

Hello, I am dentist Kim Geun-il.

One of the concerns patients have before deciding to proceed with implant treatment is probably the fear of pain:
how much will it hurt if I have implant surgery?

In particular, for people with dental phobia or claustrophobia, the nature of implant surgery, which requires lying down with a drape over them for a long time, can make it even more worrying.

Today, for those who are worried about the pain of implant surgery, or who usually have dental phobia, or are hesitant to proceed with implant surgery because of claustrophobia, we will look into sedation dentistry.

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What is sedation dentistry? Hwagok Full-Mouth Implants

It is a method of performing dental treatment in a lightly sedated state that makes the patient feel as if they are in a sleeping state. With sedation dentistry, the patient does not fully fall asleep, but by administering safe medications, it helps the patient receive treatment in a very comfortable and relaxed state, and unlike general anesthesia, spontaneous breathing is possible, making it safe. Because the patient does not move, it has the advantage of improving treatment accuracy and speed.

In most cases, patients remember little or nothing from the procedure afterward, which makes it very helpful in overcoming trauma formed by negative past dental experiences, so it is recommended for those with severe dental phobia.

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What are the advantages of sedation dentistry? Hwagok Full-Mouth Implants

1. Relief of dental phobia Because treatment is performed in a comfortable and stable state, it can reduce psychological anxiety, and may be very helpful in cases of severe trauma from past dental treatment.

2. Comfortable care Because there is no burden of pain during treatment, patients can focus on the procedure.

3. Improved treatment quality Because there is no movement during treatment, focused care is possible, improving precision and speed.

4. Suitable for patients with systemic conditions It is also possible for patients with systemic conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes, and for elderly patients.

5. Minimized number of visits In the case of full-mouth implant surgery, multiple implant placements are possible, and several treatments can be performed at once, reducing the number of visits.

6. Faster recovery and fewer side effects Recovery is faster than with general anesthesia, and side effects are fewer.

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What medications are used in sedation dentistry? Hwagok Full-Mouth Implants

1. Ketamine (KETAMINE) A anesthetic used for surgeries such as implants, it is mainly used together with midazolam and has a strong analgesic effect. It induces a sedated state in a short time.

2. Midazolam (MIDAZOLAM) It is used to relieve anxiety and tension, and to maintain the anesthetic state, and plays a role in removing memories during sedation dentistry. It offsets the respiratory suppression effect caused by other sedatives, and helps restore the patient's respiratory function.

3. Propofol (PROPOFOL) It quickly induces sleep-like sedation, and when drug administration is stopped, recovery is fast, with an effect similar to a deep nap.

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Precautions during sedation dentistry Hwagok Full-Mouth Implants

1. Before sedation dentistry If you have a history of heart disease, respiratory disease, liver disease, or drug allergies, sedation dentistry may not be suitable, so you must inform the medical staff in advance and receive sufficient consultation before the procedure.

2. When preparing for sedation dentistry For safe surgery when using anesthesia and sedatives, you must fast for at least 4 hours on the day of treatment, including water.

3. After sedation dentistry In most cases there are no major side effects, but depending on the medication, some patients may occasionally experience temporary drowsiness, nausea, or dizziness. Because the sedative used for sleep dentistry may act differently depending on the individual, it is recommended that you do not drive yourself or engage in outside activities on the day of surgery and get plenty of rest.

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365 Seoul One Top Dental Clinic - Hwagok Full-Mouth Implants

365 Seoul One Top Dental Clinic strives to help patients receive implant surgery in a comfortable environment through sedation dentistry, and during the procedure, continuously monitors the patient's breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate, doing our best to provide safe treatment. In addition, through a separate recovery room, we provide a cozy space so that you can rest sufficiently after surgery and stay comfortably, so please feel at ease!

If you are worried about pain during implant surgery, or are hesitant about implant treatment because of fear of dental procedures,

please be sure to consult with a specialist and receive implant treatment comfortably through sedation dentistry.

This was dentist Kim Geun-il. Thank you.

Hwagok Full-Mouth Implants - Director Kim Geun-il

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• Side effect notice: After treatment, side effects such as infection, inflammation, soft tissue complications, bleeding, and sensory abnormalities may occur.

• Dental treatment may cause different side effects depending on each individual's health condition, so please be sure to decide only after consulting with medical staff. Hwagok Full-Mouth Implants - 365 Seoul One Top Dental Clinic

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