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Post Operative Instructions For Dental Implants

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Post Operative Instructions For Dental Implants: follow these simple, expert-backed steps to protect your new implant, reduce pain, and speed healing so you can get back to smiling confidently. Questions or concerns? Call us anytime at (254) 773-1672.

The first two weeks after surgery are crucial for the gums to heal, and the process typically takes 3 to 6 months for the bone to heal and stabilize, allowing it to hold the implant securely.

Diet In Post Operative Instructions For Dental Implants

For the first 3 to 4 days, have a soft yet nutritious diet and eat from the opposite side of the surgical area. So, you won't have any pressure on the surgical side. After this, if you are not feeling pain or swelling, then you can start returning to a normal diet, but it's better if the dentist confirms it. But if healing takes longer than 3 to 4 days, then stick to the soft diet. Doing anything forcefully won't make it better.

Is Swelling Normal?

Yes! Swelling is normal after the surgery and will take 2 to 3 days and will subside on its own. We will prescribe medicine to reduce swelling, but you can follow home remedies as well. It includes lying on an elevated surface, such as using 2 pillows. Also, applying warm and cold compresses to the surgical area. The good practice is to apply a cold compress for the first 2 days for 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day. And switch to a hot compress after two days and compress the same way. 3 to 4 times a day for 30 minutes on the swelling side. Taking medicines on time and following home remedies will make the swelling much better.

Rinsing

Avoid rinsing for the first 24 hours, as it can loosen the blood clot and lead to excessive bleeding. You can use chlorhexidine mouth rinse (Peridex™) only if prescribed by the dentist and use it in the same way the dentist directed. Use it once a day for 7 to 10 days.

Brushing

You can do brushing, but be very careful around the stitches. It is better to use a bristle toothbrush and gently wash the implant and the nearby teeth. Furthermore, If you have a healing abutment (the small metal part that sticks out through your gums), make sure to keep the metal part clean.

Denture/Flipper

If you have been prescribed the denture/flipper, then we’ll also direct how and when to wear it. But, possible options can be:

● Dont wear until it's realigned according to the teeth's shape and size.
● Wear it for the first 2 days and then wear only if the dentist recommends it.
● Wear as prescribed by the dentist

Precautions

● Dont force to wear it if you are experiencing soreness in dentures.
● If you are not able to wear it back the way the dentist directed. Dont push. Visit us again.

Bruising

Bruising is also considered normal and will go away on its own after 2 to 3 days. We might prescribe medicines for it, and you follow the home remedy, like a warm compress. The way we teach above in “Swelling” This will help in minimizing bruising and swelling.

Bleeding

If you are experiencing heavy bleeding, meaning the gauze pad is removed from the surgical area. Applying a new gauze directly on the implant will stop bleeding if applied with the right pressure.

Pain

Expect to have mild pain or discomfort after the surgery. Good ways to minimize it are eating painkillers on time before it starts to feel pain. Furthermore, a cold compress you do for 3 to 4 times a day will contribute to pain management as well.

For the medicine, dentists generally prescribe ibuprofen (Advil® or Motrin®), acetaminophen (Tylenol®), or aspirin. But, if you are having rashes, itching means you are allergic to it, and stop taking them. In this case, visit us and we’ll prescribe another medicine.

The dentist might recommend narcotics depending on your condition. These can be taken as an alternative to other painkillers and can be taken together. But, only do what has been prescribed and dont eat anything from your own. But these heavy medicines might cause you to feel dizzy, so avoid driving or using heavy machinery. It's better to rest during pain.

Antibiotics

Have antibiotics as prescribed. These will help in avoiding infection and promote healing. But dont have them on an empty stomach. Eat something before taking them. And, if you are having allergic symptoms, then dont take it. Visit or call us, and we will prescribe another medicine in place of it.

Infection

We have already prescribed medicine to avoid infection, but you still can have it, and it's normal. But if you are experiencing an increase in swelling, bad pain, or a weird taste, then visit us. Having these symptoms indicates that the infection is increasing and needs a checkup.

Smoking

Avoid Smoking and drinking for the first two to three weeks of surgery.

Dr Heip Pham

Specialized In Tooth Extraction And Dental Implant.

Dr. Hiep Pham is a phenomenal professional in tooth extraction and oral surgery. From the beginning of his Georgetown dentistry profession, he received recognition and appreciation for his exceptional patient diagnosis, treatment planning abilities, and tooth extraction proficiency

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