Are you awake when dental implants are put in?

In most routine cases, you are awake while your dental implants are placed, but the area is thoroughly numbed with local anaesthetic.

This means you should feel pressure and movement, but not sharp pain, and you can communicate with the dentist during the procedure.

For more nervous patients, or when treatment is more complex, additional options, such as sedation, may be discussed to help you feel more relaxed throughout. The choice depends on how many implants are being fitted, how long the surgery is expected to take, and your personal comfort and medical history.