The dental implant procedure involves surgery. All surgical procedures do entail some amount of pain and discomfort. However, anaesthesia is administered. Therefore, dental implant patients do not experience pain during the simple implant procedure.

Nevertheless, patients who require bone grafting or other additional procedures may experience more discomfort than the average simple implant procedure. Bone grafting is necessary when an individual bone density is limited. Bone grafting transfers bone matter from one part of your body, such as your hipbone, to another.

To minimise discomfort during surgery, oral surgeons consider some factors when planning anaesthesia for each patient. Different anaesthesia may be used depending on the specific needs of each patient and the sedation methods, which vary from oral sedation to IV sedation.

Pain and discomfort after inserting dental implants are generally comparable to the after-effects of other standard dental procedures. You might experience some discomfort or pain once the effects of anaesthesia wear off, typically two to four hours after surgery. Individuals who had bone grafting procedures may experience swelling in those areas.

Tooth Extraction

Unlike dental implant procedures, tooth extraction doesn't require surgery. When an individual visits the clinic, the dentist will provide a numbing drug injected into your cheek, gum or both. This is meant to numb your mouth for the procedure. You will experience some discomfort during the injection. However, there is no pain or discomfort as the tooth is being extracted. You might experience some discomfort once the numbness disappears.

The dentist will prescribe essential pain medication to manage any pain that arises after the procedure in both cases. The medication includes ibuprofen, acetaminophen or codeine. They are sufficient to alleviate post-procedure discomfort.

Each person's experience is unique. For example, one person can be highly sensitive to pain when another is not. Hence you can't tell which between tooth extraction and implants hurt more.

Get in touch with Next Smile™ Brisbane for dental implant-related issues, tooth extraction or oral hygiene. Our dental professionals will advise and guide you on dental health and required procedures. Visit our website or contact us for more information.