FIRST VISIT

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Please bring to your appointment:

 

• Your surgical referral provided by your dentist or Physician and any x-rays (if applicable).

• A list of medications you are presently taking.

• Your Medical and dental insurance cards.

• Completed forms that are available for download below. (Medical history and Implant Consent, if applicable).

 

 

ANESTHESIA

 

Local Anesthesia:  medication is injected into the area to create a "numbing effect".

Intravenous Anesthesia: injection of sedative/anesthetic drugs into a vein to produce an altered level of consciousness.  Instructions

Nitrous Oxide: this gas may be utilized to attain a relaxed state, often in combination with one of the other techniques.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTRAVENOUS ANESTHESIA

 

• Do not eat or drink for 8 hours prior to your surgical visit.  Children and diabetics should fast for 6 hours.

• Patient must be accompanied by an adult who will remain in the waiting area throughout the procedure. 

• A parent or legal guardian must accompany minors.

• No tight clothing should be worn and short sleeve shirts only.

• Nail polish, dentures, eye glasses, and contact lenses should be removed.