The Teeth Professionals Dental Group
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOWING DENTAL IMPLANTS
Placement of dental implants usually does not create a great deal of pain.
However, carefully reading and following these instructions will ensure smooth and easy healing.
Please read the following instructions before surgery.
If you have any questions or concerns, discuss those with Dr. Paulo Pinho.
If you have extreme pain and/or swelling which cannot be controlled with your prescribed medications, please call our office immediately.
LIMIT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY the day after surgery.
Over exertion may lead to postoperative bleeding and discomfort.
AVOID SMOKING COMPLETELY, as it tends to delay healing and interfere with regeneration and Osseo integration.
Take any regularly scheduled medication (for diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) on your regular schedule unless advised to do otherwise.
You may also continue taking your multivitamins and other nutritional supplements.
If sutures have been placed following implant surgery, this will dissolves by it self.at the time of your post-operative check- up.
Some sutures may become loose and fall out prematurely.
This will not pose any problem and may be ignored.
Eating
Nutritious diet during the healing period is very important.
You may start eating as soon as numbness wears off and bleeding stops.
Your first meal can ideally be a frozen protein shake containing banana, apple, creamy peanut butter, and milk.
Avoid strawberry, kiwi and such seeded fruits as their seeds may trap in the wound and cause infection.
A few hours after bleeding stops, begin drinking a lot of water and non-citrus juices.
The day following surgery, start a soft nutritious diet rich in protein.
This may include scrambled eggs, well cooked chicken soup, cottage cheese, milk, plain yogurt, well cooked and mashed vegetables, banana, and fruit shakes.
Avoid foods and/or fruits which contain seeds, nuts, or kernels such as popcorn, peanuts, strawberry, and kiwi, or are hard or crunchy.
Remember, eating can prevent nausea sometimes associated with certain medications.
Your Medications
Your prescribed medications play an extremely important role in your healing.
The purpose of these medications is to prevent infection.
Please follow directions carefully and take them exactly as directed.
This will ensure a smooth healing and minimum pain.
It is extremely important to complete the course, regardless of pain and/or swelling.
Do not assume the medication to be unnecessary if you do not have pain or swelling.
Yogurt with active cultures or acidophilus should be taken while on antibiotics to prevent diarrhea.
If you are given antibiotics and take birth control pills, you should be aware that the birth control may become ineffective, therefore take appropriate precautions.
Please do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking prescription medication.
Oral Hygiene
Brush your teeth normally but be gentle and careful around the surgical area.
Use the recommended mouthwash after every meal and before going to sleep.
Good oral hygiene is essential to good healing.
Placement of dental implants usually does not create a great deal of pain.
However, carefully reading and following these instructions will ensure smooth and easy healing.
Please read the following instructions before surgery.
If you have any questions or concerns, discuss those with Dr. Paulo Pinho.
If you have extreme pain and/or swelling which cannot be controlled with your prescribed medications, please call our office immediately.
LIMIT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY the day after surgery.
Over exertion may lead to postoperative bleeding and discomfort.
AVOID SMOKING COMPLETELY, as it tends to delay healing and interfere with regeneration and Osseo integration.
Take any regularly scheduled medication (for diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) on your regular schedule unless advised to do otherwise.
You may also continue taking your multivitamins and other nutritional supplements.
If sutures have been placed following implant surgery, this will dissolves by it self.at the time of your post-operative check- up.
Some sutures may become loose and fall out prematurely.
This will not pose any problem and may be ignored.
Eating
Nutritious diet during the healing period is very important.
You may start eating as soon as numbness wears off and bleeding stops.
Your first meal can ideally be a frozen protein shake containing banana, apple, creamy peanut butter, and milk.
Avoid strawberry, kiwi and such seeded fruits as their seeds may trap in the wound and cause infection.
A few hours after bleeding stops, begin drinking a lot of water and non-citrus juices.
The day following surgery, start a soft nutritious diet rich in protein.
This may include scrambled eggs, well cooked chicken soup, cottage cheese, milk, plain yogurt, well cooked and mashed vegetables, banana, and fruit shakes.
Avoid foods and/or fruits which contain seeds, nuts, or kernels such as popcorn, peanuts, strawberry, and kiwi, or are hard or crunchy.
Remember, eating can prevent nausea sometimes associated with certain medications.
Your Medications
Your prescribed medications play an extremely important role in your healing.
The purpose of these medications is to prevent infection.
Please follow directions carefully and take them exactly as directed.
This will ensure a smooth healing and minimum pain.
It is extremely important to complete the course, regardless of pain and/or swelling.
Do not assume the medication to be unnecessary if you do not have pain or swelling.
Yogurt with active cultures or acidophilus should be taken while on antibiotics to prevent diarrhea.
If you are given antibiotics and take birth control pills, you should be aware that the birth control may become ineffective, therefore take appropriate precautions.
Please do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking prescription medication.
Oral Hygiene
Brush your teeth normally but be gentle and careful around the surgical area.
Use the recommended mouthwash after every meal and before going to sleep.
Good oral hygiene is essential to good healing.
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