Surgery on the wisdom teeth is sometimes quite complicated, so anesthesia is necessary. Choosing the right type of anesthesia can play a major role in your experience.
There are several options, but there is generally a choice between intravenous sedation (the most recommended and frequently requested approach by most patients) and local anesthesia.
Wisdom teeth removal Parker oral surgery specialists affirm that almost 99% of patients choose intravenous sedation for optimal comfort and the most stress-free experience. Surgery on the wisdom teeth is a difficult procedure, being performed in the safest conditions when the patient is sedated, calm and feels comfortable. The surgeon works in a small area, near vital anatomical formations (arteries, veins, nerves, maxillary sinuses) and it is important that the patient does not move during the operation.
The patient receives a drug cocktail in the vein, through which he/ she is asleep during the procedure and awakened immediately after completion. It is a very safe technique which involves constant monitoring of vital functions, as well as oxygenation. After waking up, the patient remains in one of the clinic's comfortable reserves for only a 20-30 minute recovery period.
Local anesthesia is also possible. In this case, the patient
is completely awake, but the area of the wisdom tooth to be extracted is
completely numb. Although the patient does not feel pain, there are other
sensations that cause a feeling of discomfort, such as vibration, pressure, or
sound.
