At David Rice DDS, we offer a variety of ways to ensure patient comfort during all our dental procedures. One of the most popular relaxation methods is sedation dentistry. For dental implant placement, we provide IV sedation. With IV sedation, patients are given an intravenous sedative. This procedure is stronger than laughing gas or oral sedation, but not as intensive as total general anesthesia. With this form of sedation dentistry, patients can stay calm and deeply relaxed but still feel in control during their tooth implants procedure.