Appointment 3: Surgery Day
The day you have been waiting for has finally arrived!
But we understand that you will feel anxious on the day, and our team are here to fully take care of you.
You will be invited to attend the clinic first thing in the morning. After checking in at reception, you will be taken to a private waiting area, and be made to feel comfortable and settled in. The nurse will then go through any questions you may have.
The teeth shall all be gently removed. The 4/ 6 implants will then be gently placed into the bone. This process takes around 2 hours. For us to provide a fixed temporary bridge, we would require the implants to be stable. If the implants are not stable, we would not be able to gain support directly from the implants but would need to convert the bridge into a full removable denture.
This treatment will be carried out under IV sedation by an anaesthetist. This form of sedation involves an injection in the back of the hand, which makes you feel less anxious. Although you will be awake, the effect of sedation will relax you sufficiently to enable treatment to be carried out. Most patients will not remember the treatment. Verbal contact will be maintained at all times, and the level of sedation can be altered as required.
We will then take measurements of your bite and further impressions shall be taken.
Afternoon
You will be taken back to your private waiting area, be offered a light lunch, whilst the bespoke teeth are being constructed.
Late Afternoon
We will be fitting your fixed temporary teeth and taking X-rays. We will discharge you to the care of the person picking you up.
After 2 weeks