Does it hurt to have an implant put in
Dental implant placement is performed with local anaesthetic, while soreness afterward depends on the surgery and healing site.
The short answer
During implant placement, local anaesthetic numbs the gum and jaw so you should feel pressure rather than sharp pain. Tenderness, swelling, or bruising can occur after the procedure as the gum and bone heal.
What does a dental implant involve beneath the gum?
An implant is a titanium or ceramic fixture placed in the jawbone to support a crown, bridge, or denture. The clinical visit may include anaesthesia, an incision, preparation of the implant site, fixture placement, and sutures.
How can you care for your mouth after implant placement?
Follow the written aftercare plan, keep the surgical area clean as directed, choose soft foods, and avoid disturbing the clot or sutures. Use only the pain relief and mouth rinse recommended for your medical history.
Which symptoms after implant placement need dental care?
Contact the implant team if pain becomes stronger rather than settling, swelling increases, the wound opens, or the implant feels mobile. Fever, pus, or difficulty swallowing needs prompt clinical assessment.
What should you ask about implant anaesthesia and stages?
Ask whether you need bone grafting, how many surgical stages are planned, and what type of anaesthesia is appropriate. Ask how the team will protect nearby nerves, sinuses, and natural teeth.
Frequently asked questions
Will I feel the implant being screwed in?
You may feel vibration or pressure, but sharp pain should be controlled by adequate anaesthesia.
What if pain increases after implant surgery?
Increasing pain can signal a healing problem or infection and should be reported to the treating dental team.
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Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.