When you’re considering full mouth dental implants, the conversation often focuses on cost or speed. But for many patients, what truly matters most is something deeper:
“Am I safe while this is happening?”
This article breaks down a critical — and often overlooked — difference in dental implant care:
Nuvia’s in-house CRNA anesthesia model vs. IV sedation administered by a dentist who is also performing surgery.
Why Anesthesia Matters More Than Most Patients Realize
Full mouth dental implant surgery is complex. It involves:
- Extractions
- Dental implant placement
- Bone preparation (Alveoloplasty)
- Precision timing
- Patient monitoring
In some practices, one person is responsible for everything — performing surgery and administering IV sedation at the same time.
While this may be legally allowed in certain settings, many patients are shocked to learn this after the fact.
At Nuvia, that’s not how it works.
1. No Multitasking: Surgery and Anesthesia Are Separate Roles
One of the most important safety distinctions at Nuvia is role separation.
- Oral surgeons only perform surgery
- CRNAs only manage anesthesia and patient vitals
This mirrors best practices found in hospitals and surgical centers.
Why does this matter?
Because anesthesia isn’t “set it and forget it.” It requires:
- Continuous monitoring
- Adjustments in real time
- Immediate response if anything changes
At Nuvia, your anesthetist’s only job is keeping you safe and comfortable.
2. Your Surgery Is Not Performed by a General Dentist
Another major difference is who is placing your implants.
At Nuvia:
- Surgeries are performed by highly trained oral surgeons
- These providers are experts in complex surgical procedures. In addition to 4 years of dental school, your surgeon completes years of additional training before becoming certified. They do full mouth dental implants day in and day out, not just every once in a while.
In contrast, some implant centers rely on general dentists who:
- May place implants occasionally
- Often juggle multiple roles in the same procedure or who outsource other providers (which can be much more expensive for patients)
When you’re undergoing full mouth reconstruction, experience and expertise matter.
3. You’re Asleep — Not Awake and Anxious
One common thing patients tell us is this:
“Another provider told me I’d be awake for the whole procedure.”
For many patients, that’s a deal-breaker. And it should be.
At Nuvia during the procedure:
- You are comfortably asleep
- You don’t hear any of the procedure
- You don’t feel pressure or any pain
- You don’t experience procedural anxiety
Patients regularly come in with horror stories from other consultations — being told they’d be awake under local anesthesia while extensive surgery was performed.
For a life-changing procedure, comfort isn’t a luxury. It’s part of safety.
4. No Surprise Bills: CRNAs Are In-House
In many medical and dental settings, anesthesia is outsourced. That can mean:
- Separate anesthesia providers that may or may not be covered by insurance.
- Bills arriving weeks later
- Unexpected costs you didn’t agree to
At Nuvia, CRNAs are part of the care team — not a third party.
What that means for you:
- No surprise anesthesia invoices
- No confusion over who is responsible
- Clear, upfront, all-inclusive pricing
Safety and transparency go hand in hand.
All-Inclusive Pricing — Without Cutting Corners
Some patients assume that, “If it’s done in 24 hours, it must cost more.”
In reality, Nuvia’s timeline reflects efficiency and coordination, not rushed care and not more expensive care. You can get full mouth dental implants with permanent teeth in 24 hours with standard industry pricing that’s all-inclusive.
All-inclusive pricing means:
- Surgery
- Anesthesia
- Surgical staff
- Coordination with the restorative providers (prosthodontists) to deliver your teeth 24hrs later
No hidden add-ons. No fragmented billing.
Patients are often surprised by how affordable their full mouth dental implants can be with monthly payment plans. More on dental implant financing here.
If you’re ready for a safe, fast, proven way to restore your smile, take the 60-second quiz to see if you may be a candidate for permanent teeth in 24 hours.
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