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48 | GETYOURSMILEBACK:EVERYTHINGYOUNEEDTOKNOW... a short amount of time as well. Here are some options that you can explore and discuss with the dentist you choose to perform your dental implant surgery: i. Local Anesthetic This is the most common form of anesthetic used for dental implant surgery. It’s site-specific, which means it numbs the area(s) where the implants are being placed, so that you don’t experience any unpleasant or painful sensations during the procedure. ii.Conscious Sedation This type of sedation incorporates the use of oral sedation (a pill you can take to make you more relaxed) and/or “laughing gas.” Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines, and is known as one of the most effective and safe medi- cines. It’s informally called “laughing gas” because it causes you to disassociate from your surroundings, and has a euphoric effect (which can make some