What type of anesthesia is used?
The majority of dental implants and bone replacement procedures can be performed in the office under local anesthesia, oral sedation or IV sedation.
A contemporary method of anesthesia, sleep dentistry is very safe and effective. You can sleep through your entire procedure and wake up feeling refreshed, not groggy (the way you would if you were under general anesthesia). You can have a healthy, beautiful new smile without remembering a thing about your appointment!
So how does sleep dentistry work? You are given a precisely controlled amount of medication through an IV. A computer controls the amount of anesthesia you receive. Some of the medications we use would last only one to three minutes if given as a single injection, but because the IV provides a steady stream of medication, you stay asleep throughout your treatment. When your dental work is complete, we turn off the medication and after just a few minutes you wake up.
Dr. Amin is one of the most experienced sleep dentists in California. He has been formally trained in the technique through residency. In fact, Dr. Amin is a sedation examiner for the state of California, which means that he observes other dentists' technique and passes or fails their certification.
In addition to sleep dentistry, we offer other forms of anesthesia, including pills to be taken orally. Our main priority is your comfort. We want all of our patients to be free from anxiety, stress, and fear throughout their appointment.