Instructions after Implant Placement

Instructions for implant placement, with or without bone graft

Avoid smoking for 3 days, for better and faster healing of soft and hard tissues.
Apply ice to the site of surgery for 2-3 hours only on the first day of surgery, without direct skin contact (put on a towel), hold it for 10 minutes and take it away for another 10. This will reduce edema (swelling) )
Avoid hot and lukewarm foods and liquids for 24 hours
Avoid eating at the site of surgery for at least 3 days
Avoid exercise and heavy work for at least 48 hours
You will be given a special toothbrush with which you can wash the site of the operation fearlessly for the next few days.
Wash with saline 3 times a day for 3 days (a glass of wine with a teaspoon).
You will be given a special chlorhexidine mouthwash recipe to use for washing.
You will be given a special chlorhexidine gel which you will be able to place at the end of the surgery.
Minor bleeding is normal in the early hours.
You do not have to rinse your mouth constantly because it does not allow the wound to heal.
In case of severe bleeding after 48 hours contact us for instructions, or go to the doctor for a checkup.
Be careful not to bite your lips as long as the anesthesia lasts.
At night try to sleep later than the usual, and sleep with your head slightly raised
Pain and discomfort are likely to exist. And it’s perfectly normal
You may have a fever.
Edema is likely to occur. It usually gets completely after 14 days. The more invasive the treatment, the more likely it is to have edema.
Pain and discomfort are likely to exist. And it’s perfectly normal
You may have a fever.
Edema is likely to occur. It usually gets completely after 14 days. The more invasive the treatment, the more likely it is to have edema.
The sutures are removed after 14 days.
During this time there is a possibility that a suture will loosen or cut. In this case there is no reason to worry, but you can always visit us at the dental office for a checkup.
If symptoms develop after 10-15 days please contact us.

Instructions for Sinus Lifting, with or without Implant Placement

Avoid smoking for 3 days, for better and faster healing of soft and hard tissues.
Apply ice to the area of intervention for 2-3 hours only on the first day of surgery, without direct skin contact (put on a towel), hold it for 10 minutes and the take it away for another 10. This will reduce edema (swelling).
Avoid hot and lukewarm foods and liquids for 24 hours
Avoid eating at the site of surgery for at least 3 days
Avoid exercise and heavy work for at least 48 hours
You will be given a special toothbrush with which you can wash the site of the operation fearlessly for the next few days.
Wash with saline 3 times a day for 3 days (a glass of wine with a teaspoon).
You will be given a special chlorhexidine mouthwash recipe to use for washing.
You will be given a special chlorhexidine gel which you will be able to place at the end of the surgery.
Minor bleeding is normal in the early hours.
You do not have to rinse your mouth constantly because it does not allow the wound to heal.
In case of severe bleeding after 48 hours contact us for instructions, or go to the doctor for a checkup.
Be careful not to bite your lips as long as the anesthesia lasts.
At night try to sleep later than usual, and sleep with your head slightly raised
Pain and discomfort are likely to exist. And it’s perfectly normal
You may have a fever.
Edema is likely to occur. It usually gets completely after 14 days. The more invasive the treatment, the more likely it is to have edema.
Pain and discomfort are likely to exist. And it’s perfectly normal
Edema is likely to occur. It usually gets completely after 14 days. The more invasive the treatment, the more likely it is to have edema.
The sutures are removed after 14 days.
During this time there is a possibility that a suture will loosen or cut. In this case there is no reason to worry, but you can always visit us at the office for a checkup.
If symptoms develop after 10-15 days please contact us.
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