“Are you awake during oral pinhole surgery?”
I am a 40 year old male. I want to know if you are awake during oral pinhole surgery?
6 Answers
yes
Optional. If you have dental anxiety, I’d choose sedation
Dear Reader,
The Pinhole Technique is a periodontal (gum) procedure, and as in all dental procedures, is usually done while awake. It is performed under local anesthesia ("Novocaine"). However, if your dentist is trained in sedation techniques, then the procedure could be done while you are comfortably sedated. You'll be awakened and the procedure will be completed and you won't have any memory of having it done. If your periodontist or family dentist, isn't trained, they may be able to offer you nitrous oxide alone or some medication (e.g. Valium) to help "take the edge off". You would still be awake but comfortable. I would recommend you speak to your doctor and discuss your options for care.
Hope this helps,
Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI
The Pinhole Technique is a periodontal (gum) procedure, and as in all dental procedures, is usually done while awake. It is performed under local anesthesia ("Novocaine"). However, if your dentist is trained in sedation techniques, then the procedure could be done while you are comfortably sedated. You'll be awakened and the procedure will be completed and you won't have any memory of having it done. If your periodontist or family dentist, isn't trained, they may be able to offer you nitrous oxide alone or some medication (e.g. Valium) to help "take the edge off". You would still be awake but comfortable. I would recommend you speak to your doctor and discuss your options for care.
Hope this helps,
Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI
Hello,
In most cases, yes, you are correct. However, you can opt for oral conscious sedation or IV sedation to help ease anxiety.
Hope this helps,
Dr. McDonald
In most cases, yes, you are correct. However, you can opt for oral conscious sedation or IV sedation to help ease anxiety.
Hope this helps,
Dr. McDonald
Ask the doctor who performs the procedure.
You certainly can be. Be aware that this procedure does not have well researched results.Local anesthesia is all that you need. It is not really surgery.
