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What Can I Expect from My Dental Implant? Do They Hurt?

Medically reviewed by Saad Bassas, DDS — Board-Certified Prosthodontist · Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry

Having a significant surgery like an implant placement may seem like it would hurt and be difficult to recover from. However, most of our patients report that they’re pleasantly surprised at how comfortable and relaxed dental implant surgery can actually be!

A Comfortable Process

The first thing to know is that your jawbone doesn’t have any nerves. So, when your Sartell implant dentist places the implant into your jawbone, you won’t feel a thing. Many patients report feeling less discomfort from their implant placement surgery than from a tooth extraction.

Your dental implant in Roseville, MN will need a few months to heal and integrate with your bone. This is a natural process that occurs because your implant is made of biocompatible titanium that comfortably fuses with your bone. Most patients do not report any discomfort during the osseointegration process while their implant is fusing with their bone.

Completing Your Restoration

Once your implant heals and integrates with your bone, your Sartell dentist will proceed with your restoration. For a single tooth, a porcelain crown will top your implant. They connect via an abutment, and this process is completely comfortable for patients.

If you’re replacing multiple lost teeth, you may be getting a dental bridge or full or partial denture. With these types of restorations, your appliance snaps into your dental implants, which act as the anchors. Your dentist in Roseville will show you how to manage your denture if it’s intended to be removable, or your appliance may be fixed and meant to stay in your mouth.

Experience You Can Trust

Working with a highly trained dentist to guide you through implant treatment is another way to ensure that you have a comfortable and seamless experience. At i-Implant Dentistry, Dr. Saad Bassas has more than 20 years of experience in placing and restoring dental implants for patients.

If you’d like to learn more about how our team can help you restore your smile with comfortable dental implants, contact i-Implant Dentistry at (320) 331-3000 today.

Medically reviewed by Saad Bassas, DDS

Dr. Saad Bassas is a board-certified prosthodontist and a Diplomate of both the American Board of Prosthodontics and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry — a dual distinction held by only a small number of dentists in the United States. He completed residency training in both oral surgery and prosthodontics, which qualifies him to surgically place and prosthetically restore dental implants himself rather than dividing that care between two providers. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Bassas performs hundreds of implant and bone-grafting procedures each year at i-Implant Dentistry in Roseville and Sartell, Minnesota, and is specially licensed to provide IV sedation. He has practiced dentistry in Minnesota since 2003.