Overview
Sleep dentistry is an important part of the All-On-4 Plus® procedure, helping ensure a comfortable, controlled experience on the day of surgery.
While there are different types of sleep dentistry options, At All On 4 Plus® Premium Providers, for full arch rehabilitation, a general anaesthetics is the most common form of anaesthetic that is used during the All On 4 Plus surgery. This is to ensure that patients are fully asleep and unaware during surgery. A qualified anaesthetist will monitor your condition throughout the entire surgery.
It is important that you are assessed before treatment to ensure that you are suitable to go under a general anaesthetic. This is done from a safety standpoint.
FAQs
Read common questions asked regarding sleep dentistry options below.
All surgery performed as part of All-On-4 Plus® treatment is carried out under general anaesthetic.
Yes, All On 4 Plus® surgery is performed under general anaesthetic, meaning you will be fully asleep during the procedure.
Ideally yes. General anaesthesia is the most commonly used anaesthetic for this type of procedure.
No, you will be completely asleep during the surgery. When you wake up you may have a bit of discomfort around your mouth but this can be relieved with over the counter pain medication.
An anaesthetist monitors you while you are under general anaesthetic during surgery.
While you are under general anaesthetic, your surgeon performs the procedures included in your treatment plan. These may include removing remaining teeth where required, reshaping the jawbone and placing the dental implants.
No. Under general anaesthetic, you are fully asleep and unaware during the surgical procedure.
Recovery time varies from person to person. After your surgery you will stay in our recovery room until the effects of the anaesthesia have fully worn off, this may take a few hours. You may feel slightly more tired over the next 24-48 hours, however that usually goes away within a few days.