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Post Operative Instructions For Bone Grafting
Post Operative Instructions For Bone Grafting are key to a smooth and successful recovery. Following these simple steps will help protect your graft and speed up healing. For assistance, call us at (254) 773-1672.
In addition to the general post-operative guide, there are dedicated post operative instructions for bone graft. In this guide, we will be focusing on all the aspects that can happen after the surgery and how to minimize it.
Bone graft material consists of tiny particles, so you might notice some of them in your mouth, and if it's happening, don't worry, it's normal. It is entirely okay to have some particles coming out from the bone graft area and coming to the mouth. Here is a guide that will help in minimizing the number of particles lost.
Post Operative Instructions for Bone Grafting (Diet)
For the first 3 to 4 days (or longer if required), stick to a soft and healthy diet that can be chewed easily, as well as provide proper nutrients to heal tissues around the graft site. It can include mashed potatoes, oatmeal, smoothies, or something similar. You can start eating a regular diet once the tissues around the surgery heal properly.
Swelling
Swelling is a common symptom after any oral surgery. Although we will prescribe medications to reduce it, it's common to see it in the first 2-3 days of surgery. Have your medicine on time as directed and follow the guide below. Keep your head elevated with two pillows when lying down. Also, do a cold compress for the first 2 days for 30 minutes, and repeat it 3-4 times a day. And after 2 days, switch to a warm compress. Do it for 30 minutes and repeat 3-4 times until the swelling is completely gone.
Rinsing
We recommend that you not do hard rinsing or spitting for 4 to 5 days, as it can disturb the blood clot. But besides this, you can do this from day 1:
- • Brush nearby teeth very gently, as it should not disturb the surgical site.
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- • Don't put pressure on the surgical site by running your tongue on it or with fingers, as the material is loose in the initial phase and can disturb the healing process.
- • Avoid pulling your lip to check the stitches, as it can disturb the healing and might damage the stitches.
Denture/ Flipper
We will advise you on the use of dentures and a flipper, but here are the standard guidelines to consider.
- • Either your dentist suggests you not wear it until the dentures or flipper align according to your size.
- • Wear it for the first 2 days, and then remove it and wear only according to the doctor's recommendations.
- • Wear as instructed by the doctor.
Some other guidelines include:
- • Developing swelling or soreness near your dentures is not a good sign. Visit us and we will fix it.
- • If it's difficult for you to wear dentures, don't force them; leave them and visit us instead.
Bruising
Bruising can happen after 1 to 2 days of surgery. Applying warm compression for 30 minutes, 3-4 times a day, can help minimize it.
Bleeding
Heavy bleeding usually means that the gauze is misplaced and the surgical site is open now, and that's why bleeding happens. Visit us for fresh gauze on the surgical site, which keeps all the pressure to the right spot.
Pain
Even after taking painkillers, you may still experience some pain or discomfort in the first few days of surgery. But, there are some ways to manage it, like taking painkillers on time before the pain strikes at its peak. Cold and warm compresses also help with pain management.
For the painkillers, standard options include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), or aspirin. But, for complicated procedures, we might prescribe you higher doses like narcotics.
These heavy doses can be taken alone or alternated with ibuprofen if it's safe for you. But, eat something before taking medication as taking it on an empty stomach causes stomach issues. Furthermore, these heavy doses can make you feel drowsy, so avoid driving or using heavy machinery.
Antibiotics
After the surgery, we might prescribe antibiotics to prevent infections. Take these medicines as directed. It is recommended to eat something before taking antibiotics. Suppose you are experiencing side effects, such as rashes or itching. It means that you are allergic to these medicines.Visit us and we will prescribe another one.
Infection
You may develop an infection a few days after surgery, even though you are already taking medicines for it as we prescribed it, but it's normal. But, if you are having symptoms like throbbing pain, an infection increasing, or a weird taste coming from the infection. Visit us and we will inspect it.
Smoking & Alcohol
Avoid smoking and drinking for at least 2 weeks after surgery, as it can slow down healing.
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