POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTION FOLLOWING IMPLANT …
POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTION FOLLOWING IMPLANT SURGERY/RIDGE AUGMENTATION - What to expect:
First 24 hours:
- Expect some bleeding/oozing – bite down on gauze supplied.
- Expect some swelling to arise – This will gradually subside over the next
3 days.
- Ideally, start antibiotics before surgery, otherwise start immediately after
surgery and complete the course.
- Avoid brushing the surgical site but brush/floss the other teeth and the gums.
- Avoid mouthwash or excessive spitting as this may disturb the clot and lead to
problems.
- Expect some pain which should be eased with pain-relief medication.
Recommended dose is:
Paracetomol 500mg AND Ibuprofen 200mg – as per instructions on packet.
(Both these tablets can be taken at the same time if pain relief is required, but stagger them i.e. take paracetomol dose then 3 hours later start the Ibuprofen dose).
After 24 hours:
- Use mouthwash, preferably “Savacol” 10ml, three times/day for the next 2 weeks.
- Avoid brushing the surgical site but again brush/floss the rest of the teeth and gums.
After 1 week:
Review appointment which will include removal of stitches.
After 2 weeks:
- Dilute the mouthwash with water 50/50 and continue for the next 4 weeks.
- Gently start brushing around the implant/surgical area.
After 4-6 weeks:
- Brushing/flossing should be back to normal around implant/surgical site.
Please contact the Dentist if:
- the swelling is excessive and/or is not subsiding after a few days.
- pain is not being relieved by pain-relief medication.
- the stitches come out or excessive bleeding.
- the metal healing cap comes out or loose.
- you are unsure about anything.
Review Schedule: You will be reviewed at: 1 week, 6 weeks & 3 months.
- At 3 months normally work can be started to restore on the implant.
- Bone graft/ridge augmentation (this can take up to 9 months).
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