“Do they put you to sleep for a dental bone graft?”
I am a 37 year old male. I want to know if they put you to sleep for a dental bone graft?
7 Answers
For a simple graft after an extraction, we place it with local anesthetic. More complex grafts might need/use sedation
Hello,
There are a variety of reasons to put someone to sleep during a dental procedure. Occasionally the actual dental procedure is the reason that the person needs to be put to sleep but more often then not it is something else. There are a few different types of bone grafts but a dental bone itself is not a reason to put someone to sleep. Usually a dental bone graft is done with local anesthesia.
Anxiety is something that causes people to be put to sleep for dental procedures. Now if someone needs a bone graft and has anxiety about it, that would be a consideration to put the person to sleep. A bone graft is not usually invasive so this idea might be rejected though. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
There are a variety of reasons to put someone to sleep during a dental procedure. Occasionally the actual dental procedure is the reason that the person needs to be put to sleep but more often then not it is something else. There are a few different types of bone grafts but a dental bone itself is not a reason to put someone to sleep. Usually a dental bone graft is done with local anesthesia.
Anxiety is something that causes people to be put to sleep for dental procedures. Now if someone needs a bone graft and has anxiety about it, that would be a consideration to put the person to sleep. A bone graft is not usually invasive so this idea might be rejected though. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Optional but generally not needed.
MDSDDS
MDSDDS
Bone graft is a pretty common procedure nowadays, I would say no in most cases. There’s always exception to the rule. If you are very anxious, or the bone graft procedure is in conjunction w sinus lift, or a long, difficult procedure, then you might want to be sedated for your comfort.
It’s not necessary but the patient can request it but there will be an additional cost. It is recommended for patients nervous about the procedure.
No, the bone graft can be done using only local anesthetic if the graft is done to preserve bone following an extraction. If you are having an augmentation graft, which might be more extensive surgery, you may want to be sedated for comfort.
Normally, no. If you request it and if your dentist is trained in sedation dentistry, then yes, it could be done. It is an option. If you are sedated, you will require some one to drive you home. It is also expensive, too.
