Post-operative Instructions: After Dental Implant Placement

Post-operative Instructions: After Dental Implant Placement

Dental Implant Postoperative Care ¨C The following information provides some useful tips to help aid the healing process

of dental implants.

First and Second Week

Food & Drink: Avoid liquid dairy for 3-5 days postop. Avoid very hot drinks; do not eat hard, crusty, or sticky foods for

two weeks as this can cause more pressure on the dental implant. Avoid any excessive pressure onto the teeth

implants/dressing area. You should only eat soft nutritious food for two weeks. Maintain a soft, high protein diet. Avoid

pushing your tongue near the dental implant area for at least 2-4 weeks. Avoid drinking through a straw as the pressure

created may result in dislodging of the blood clot.

Medication: You may resume routine medications immediately following surgery. Take antibiotics and pain medication

as prescribed. Only take pain med as needed.

Sutures: Will dissolve in about a week. There is no cause for concern if it is earlier unless bleeding occurs.

Hygiene: Avoid brushing the area for two days, then brush gently with a soft toothbrush. Rinse with Peridex mouthwash

twice a day for two weeks; thereafter, discontinue using Peridex as a mouthwash, but swab the implant site and healing

screw with a Q-tip or toothbrush soaked in Peridex until your final crown is placed. Rinse with warm salt water 2-3 times

daily. This keeps the implant area clean and undisturbed. Do not use a toothpick or touch the dental implant with your

tongue. Avoid use of an electric toothbrush or water pick in the region until your final crown is placed.

Exercise: Avoid physical exertion (i.e. sports, heavy lifting etc.) for five (5) days. This can cause bleeding around the

dental implant.

Alcohol: Avoid alcohol for 1 week as this can affect the healing of the tissues around the dental implant.

Smoking: Avoid smoking for 2 weeks before treatment and 2 weeks after. It is advised to discontinue smoking

completely to increase the success of your implant integration (healing).

Ice Packs: A cold icepack should be applied externally over the treated area as needed or desired. Alternate on/off for

20 minutes for up to 24 hours. This helps reduce swelling. Use beyond 24 hours will not help swelling; however it may

minimize pain.

Third Week until Final Implant Crown

Lightly brush the dental implant area. You can dip your toothbrush in Peridex liquid and brush gently around the treated

areas. Avoid use of an electric toothbrush or water pick in the region until your final crown is placed. Resume normal

diet and activity.

Instructions From your Doctor

Different people recover from wisdom tooth extractions at different rates. Depending on the nature of the surgery, your

age, and your individual recovery capacity, you should expect to get back to regular work in 2-4 days.

We have made every effort to give you all the information you will need for a rapid recovery. If you have any additional

questions or concerns or in case of an emergency please call the office at 817.552.3223. Thank you for trusting our

office with your treatment.

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