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POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOWING DENTAL IMPLANTS 

Placement of dental implants usually does not create a great deal of pain and sometimes none.
However, carefully reading and following these instructions will ensure smooth and easy healing.
Please read the following instructions before surgery.
If you have any questions or concerns, discuss those with your surgeon.
If you have extreme pain and/or swelling which cannot be controlled with your prescribed medications, please book an online review or call the service. 

Please be aware that dental implant cases can be very different from each other and you should always discuss your specific post operatory instructions for your specific case with your surgeon. 

As an example for clarification, simple dental implant procedures such as the ones without any bone graft do not require the same post operatory care as cases with Bone graft and or sinus lift.
In addition to that , the use of Surgical Guides for simple Implant placement nowadays, considerably minimise disruptions on normal daily activities after the procedure. 

Below are General Instructions :


LIMIT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY the day after surgery.
Over exertion may lead to postoperative bleeding and discomfort in some 
cases.

AVOID SMOKING COMPLETELY, as it tends to delay healing and interfere with regeneration and Osseo integration. 

Take any regularly scheduled medication (for diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) on your regular schedule unless advised to do otherwise.
You may also continue taking your multivitamins and other nutritional supplements. 


If sutures have been placed following implant surgery, this may dissolve by itself prior to the time of your post-operative review.
Some sutures may become loose and fall out prematurely.
This will not necessarily pose any problems. Please contact the service if you have any concerns. 


Eating 
Nutritious diet during the healing period is very important.
You may start eating as soon as numbness wears off and bleeding stops.
Your first meal can ideally be a frozen protein shake containing banana, apple, creamy peanut butter, and milk.
Avoid strawberry, kiwi and such seeded fruits as their seeds may trap in the wound and cause infection.
A few hours after bleeding stops, begin drinking a lot of water and non-citrus juices. 
The day following surgery, start a soft nutritious diet rich in protein.
This may include scrambled eggs, well cooked chicken soup, cottage cheese, milk, plain yogurt, well cooked and mashed vegetables, banana, and fruit shakes.
Avoid foods and/or fruits which contain seeds, nuts, or kernels such as popcorn, peanuts, strawberry, and kiwi, or are hard or crunchy.
Remember, eating can prevent nausea sometimes associated with certain medications. 

More simple cases with the use of surgical guides will require 
minimum change in your diet. Please find out from your surgeon if you need any diet restrictions.

Your Medications 
Your prescribed medications play an extremely important role in your healing.
The purpose of these medications is to prevent infection.
Please follow directions carefully and take them exactly as directed.
This will ensure a smooth healing and minimum pain.
It is extremely important to complete the course, regardless of pain and/or swelling.
Do not assume the medication to be unnecessary if you do not have pain or swelling.
Yogurt with active cultures or acidophilus should be taken while on antibiotics to prevent diarrhea in some cases.
If you are given antibiotics and take birth control pills, you should be aware that the birth control may become ineffective, therefore take appropriate precautions.
Please do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking prescription medication. 


Oral Hygiene 
Brush your teeth normally. The Implant area should also be cleaned and also brushed after every meal until your review. Be gentle and careful around the surgical area but make sure it is also really well cleaned and free from any food particles. Discuss your specific diet instructions with your surgeon. Every case has it's own specific demands.
Use the recommended mouthwash after every meal and before going to sleep.
​Excellent oral hygiene is essential to good healing and success of healing and the osseointegration.

Please make sure you attend your booked review after your procedure or contact the office to re schedule. Between 1 and 2 weeks after the procedure is the ideal time frame for a review.

We are always looking forward to improve our service any way we can.
 
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