Implant Treatment Under General Anesthesıa

Implant Treatment with General Anesthesia

What is general anesthesia?

General anesthesia is the controlled and temporary complete sedation of the patient.
During this time:

• Consciousness is lost

• The sensation of pain is eliminated

• Stimuli such as sound, pressure, and touch are not perceived

• Vital functions such as breathing, pulse, and blood pressure are continuously monitored with devices by the anesthesiologist

So, in essence, general anesthesia is a medical process that puts the body into a "protected, controlled sleep," allowing the surgeon to work comfortably.

Why might general anesthesia be necessary?

• In severely painful and long-lasting surgeries (e.g., major jaw surgeries, full jaw implants)

• When it is necessary to completely eliminate pain

• When the patient needs to remain immobile and stable

• When it is desired for the patient not to remember anything during the procedure

In dentistry and implantology, if procedures such as multiple implants, advanced bone surgery, sinus lift, zygomatic implants are planned, rather than a single small implant, general anesthesia provides significant comfort.

In which situations is general anesthesia preferred?

Broadly speaking:

• In long-lasting surgeries requiring a wide surgical area
  (e.g., full jaw implant applications, major reconstructive jaw surgeries)

• In patients with extreme anxiety or dental phobia
  Patients who cannot sit in the chair with local anesthesia, experience constant panic, or have fluctuating blood pressure.

• In patients who cannot cooperate
  Individuals with intellectual disabilities, serious neurological problems, or those unable to follow instructions.

• In patients with a strong gag reflex
  Patients who gag or develop a vomiting reflex as soon as an instrument enters their mouth.

• In situations where multiple procedures need to be completed in the same session
  For example: combined procedures like multiple implants + extractions + bone graft + sinus lift.

To summarize specifically for implants:

For a large number of implants, advanced surgery, and patients who are difficult to cooperate with, general anesthesia provides significant convenience for both the doctor and the patient.

What are the advantages of getting implants with general anesthesia?

From the patient's perspective:

• They feel no pain and remember nothing during the procedure.

• Uncomfortable stimuli such as fear, anxiety, sounds, and pressure sensations are eliminated.

• Especially for patients who have had bad dental experiences, it makes the treatment psychologically much more acceptable.

From the doctor's perspective:

• Since the patient is completely immobile, the surgical field is more controlled.

• There are no surprises like pulling the head away, closing the mouth, or sudden reflexes.

• Especially in long and detailed implant surgeries, it allows for faster, more focused, and technically more comfortable work.

From a treatment planning perspective:

• More procedures can be performed in a single session.
  This is a major advantage for time management, especially for patients coming from abroad.

• Necessary extractions, implants, and grafts can be completed under the same anesthesia.

General anesthesia is not for everyone, but when used for the right patient with the right indication, it is a powerful medical tool that makes implant and jaw surgery both comfortable and manageable.
When you explain this on your website in a "patient-friendly" language, you will see that patients with fears, in particular, feel significantly relieved.