Fixing a loose dental implant restoration is often less painful than the original procedure. In most cases, implant-supported restoration can be replaced without additional surgery. Often your dentist can simply fabricate a new crown, bridge, or denture and reattach it to the underlying abutment. In general, dental implant surgery involves trauma to a patient’s gums and jaw. However, local anesthesia will numb your nerves and soft tissues surrounding the dental implant area. When numbed, you can expect no pain during the procedure. It’s common to feel pressure at times, but nothing that should cause you uneasiness..