Post Treatment Instructions
for Patients Receiving Dental Implants
- When the anesthesia wears off, you are expected
to feel some discomfort in the region of the surgery. To help limit this discomfort or
swelling, take 600 mg (same as 3 tablets of 200 mg Advil.) of Ibuprofen
before surgery and continue to take it every 4-6 hours. (If the doctor
prescribed another regimen, disregard this.)
- The antibiotic prescribed should be taken as
described. (Please advice us if
you are allergic to any medication.)
- Temporary swelling can be expected. To help reduce this keep ice on
effected area (on the face) for periods of five minutes (on/off) for the
first 24 to 48 hours. If possible,
an elevated headrest (an extra pillow) should be used during the first two
nights to also reduce swelling. After 2 days, place a warm compress over
your face.
- To help reduce bleeding, do not spit or rinse
your mouth for 24 hours (except for prescription rinsing). Placing a wet tea bag and applying
pressure for 5-10 minutes can help to control bleeding. Note- you may have bloodstains on your
pillow for the first few mornings.
- You may brush your teeth as normal except to
avoid contact to the surgical wound.
- Do not wear your partial/full denture until
allowed by Dr. Nejat. Insertion of
dentures too early may jeopardize a successful healing process.
- You should be on a soft or liquid diet during
the first week after surgery, (especially avoiding nuts, popcorn, seedy
foods) to avoid food particles contaminating the wound.
- All smoking and alcoholic beverages should be
avoided at least one week prior to the implant surgery.
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages & smoking
is not allowed during time period because it will jeopardize the success
of the surgery.