Dr. Clayhold will place your implants during your next appointment. As an oral surgeon and one that completed an additional two-year anesthesia internship, Dr. Clayhold can make your procedure anxiety- and pain-free with the full range of anesthesia options. With sedation services including general anesthesia, IV sedation, and oral sedation, Dr. Clayhold can complete your implant placement while you’re essentially asleep—peacefully unaware of the procedure. Once you’re alert again, you’ll have no memory of your treatment. When you’re ready, Dr. Clayhold will perform any preliminary procedures to prepare your mouth for your implant placement. These may include tooth extractions to make room for your implants and bone grafting to reverse jawbone decay. Dr. Clayhold then begins the placement process by surgically inserting durable titanium implant posts into your jawbone. These top-quality implants from recognized manufacturers including BioHorizons® and Astra Tech will act as your tooth roots. A customized surgical guide will help him place the implants at the optimal location and angle. As part of the procedure, he’ll apply growth factors derived from your own blood to accelerate post-placement healing. Before you return home, we’ll provide a few items that will help during your healing process. You’ll also be able to receive a temporary crown or bridge offering immediately restored function and aesthetics.