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 small glass of water with a teaspoon of salt).
- 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
Guidelines for sinus lift elevation, with or without implant placement
- Avoid smoking for at least 7 days, for the best and fastest healing of the soft and hard tissues.
- Do not blow your nose.
- Try not to sneeze and in general as much as possible not to inhale or exhale with force, for at least 2 weeks.
- If your nose runs, clean it with a tissue.
- Avoid drinking liquids through a straw.
- Avoid air travel for at least 2 weeks after surgery.
- Bleeding from your nose a few days after surgery is normal, if you see heavy and continuous bleeding for a few days contact your doctor.
- Place ice on the operation area for 2-3 hours only on the first day of the operation, without direct contact with the skin (wrap a towel), keep it for 10 minutes and leave it for 10. This way the swelling will be reduced.
- Avoid hot food and liquids for 7 days.
- Avoid eating at the surgery site for at least 7 days.
- Avoid sports and heavy work for at least 2 weeks.
- You should not brush the operation area for at least 1 week.
- Wash with salt water 3 times a day for 3 days (a small glass of water with a teaspoon of salt).
- You will be given a prescription for a special chlorhexidine mouthwash to use for rinsing your mouth.
- You will be given a special chlorhexidine gel which you will be able to place on the site of the operation 3 times per day.
- If you have a brace or any other type of removable prosthesis, you should avoid wearing it for at least 2 weeks and after consultation with your dentist.
- A little bleeding is normal for the first few hours.
- You do not need to constantly rinse your mouth because it does not allow the wound to heal.
- In case of heavy bleeding after 48 hours, contact us for instructions, or stop by the doctor’s office to have a check-up.
- Be careful not to bite your lips while the anesthesia lasts.
- In the evening try to sleep later than usual, and sleep with your head slightly raised.
- Pain and discomfort are likely to be present. And it’s completely normal.
- Swelling is likely to occur. It usually goes away completely after 14 days. The more invasive the treatment, the more likely there will be swelling.
- Pain and discomfort are likely to be present. And it’s completely normal.
- You may have a fever.
- Stitches are removed after 14 days.
- During this time there is a possibility that a suture may loosen or break. In this case there is no reason to worry, but just in case you can visit us at the clinic for a check-up.
- If you notice small white pebbles coming out of your nose, contact your doctor immediately.
- In case of symptoms after 10-15 days please contact us.
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