Freehand vs. Guided Dental Implant Surgery: Understanding the Difference

September 13, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — Steve Koo @ 6:46 pm
Oral surgery team carefully performing procedure

When dental implants are carefully placed into a patient’s jawbone, they can bond with the surrounding tissue and act as strong, reliable prosthetic tooth roots. In order to insert the implants, a surgeon might use freehand techniques or choose to perform guided surgery. What is the difference between these two methods, and does it matter which one you undergo? Read this blog post to discover important information.

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What Does Dental Sedation Feel Like?

Filed under: Uncategorized — Steve Koo @ 6:21 pm
Relaxed, happy dental patient in treatment chair

It is common for patients to experience some anxiety or nervousness about oral surgery. They wonder if the experience will be uncomfortable or even painful. You can be sure that your care team will do all they can to help you have a relaxing, smooth appointment. In fact, thanks to sedation, you may feel little to nothing while your surgeon is working! What exactly is dental sedation, and what does it feel like? This blog post provides valuable information.

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