All-on-4 and full-arch implants in Bryanston
Full-arch surgery is sometimes done in a theatre. With a private hospital in Bryanston, here is what that means for your plan, your accounts and your recovery.
Where the surgery happens
Full-arch surgery may be done in the dental rooms under local anaesthetic with sedation, or in a hospital or day theatre under general anaesthetic. Bryanston has both dental suites and a private hospital, so you may be offered either. The choice depends on the extent of surgery, your health and your preferences, and the treating dentist will explain the options.
Separate accounts
Theatre-based treatment usually brings accounts from several providers: the dentist or surgeon, the anaesthetist, the hospital or theatre, and the dental laboratory. Medical schemes may treat each differently, and the hospital portion may need separate pre-authorisation. Ask the practice for a list of every account you should expect, and contact your scheme before the surgery date.
Our medical aid guide lists the questions worth asking.
Recovery questions
- How long will I be at the hospital or rooms on the day?
- When will the temporary bridge be fitted?
- What can I eat in the first weeks?
- Who do I call after hours if I have a concern?
- When is the first review, and where?
See the general full-arch page and the Bryanston area page.
Frequently asked questions
Is full-arch surgery done under general anaesthetic?
Sometimes. It can also be done under local anaesthetic with sedation. The treating dentist will explain the options for your case.
Will I get more than one account?
Often, if a theatre and anaesthetist are involved. Ask for every expected account to be listed.
Does my medical aid need to pre-authorise hospital treatment?
Usually schemes require pre-authorisation for hospital admission. Check with your scheme well before the date.