This complex and unique field of dentistry requires special advanced training and extensive experience in surgery and prosthetics . If your dentist is not experienced in dental implants or your individual case is comlicated, he or she may refer you to an implantologist in your area who is experienced in many implant systems and more complex istuations. Since no single implant technique is universally applicable for all implant cases, an experienced imlantologist might be necessary. Hospitalization is the exception, not the rule. Most implant procedures are done under local anesthesia in the dental office.
Many offices also use pre-medication or sedation to control apprehension.
The first depends on the type of implant and the healing time required before it can be used to support replacement teeth. This ranges from a few weeks to five or six months. The second factor is based on whether bone or tissue grafting procedures are necessary due to existing bone defects. Implants in those areas may be delayed. The final factor is the type of dental prosthesis chosen to replace the missing teeth.