Post Operative Instructions for Dental Implants |
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The General Guidelines are as follows: Diet: Only soft foods may be consumed during the first week. Consumption of alcoholic beverages should be avoided for two weeks. No smoking is permitted during the healing phase Sleeping position: Elevated head rest (an extra pillow) should be used during the first two nights after the surgery to reduce swelling. Bleeding: Should bleeding occur at the surgical site, softly bite on a folded piece of gauze for 15 minutes. If bleeding (blood oozing form the surgical site) does not stop by doing so, Dr. Logue should be contacted. A small amount of blood in the saliva is normal. Hygiene: No rinsing or spitting for 24 hours after surgery. Starting the day after surgery after each meal, the mouth should be thoroughly rinsed with warm salt water. Dentures/Temporaries: Old dentures may not be worn until refitting adjustments (relines) have been done. Insertion of dentures too early may jeopardize a successful healing process. Individual instructions will be given by Dr. Logue based on your type of temporary prosthesis. Swelling: Swelling is normal; it will increase for 2-3 days and then begin to subside. For the first 24 hours, apply ICE for 20 minutes on the 20 minutes off, repeat. Warm moist heat may be used after the first 48 hours. Medications: Use prescribed pain medication and antibiotics as directed. If you have nausea, do not start the prescribed pain medication. In its place you may take 2-3 Advil every 8 hours. Antibiotics may render birth control pills ineffective. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking pain medications. Sinus Precautions: After any procedure involving the upper teeth or jaw:
Activity: No exercise or physical activity for 1 week after surgery. These are general guidelines for patients who have undergone dental implant surgery. If any particular concerns or question arise, call the office. A doctor is on call 24 hours a day. |
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