Surgical Instructions After Implants

Surgical Instructions After Implants

Dental implants can help you replace missing teeth with a permanent solution. The implant is installed in the jaw bone of the missing tooth, which grows around the post as it heals. A crown abutment is placed over the top of the implant when healing is complete, providing a flawless implant that looks and functions like a natural tooth. Following our surgeons'  instructions after implants helps reduce complications and provides a more successful healing process.

 

Here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, we recommend following these surgical instructions after getting dental implants:

 

1. On the day of surgery, avoid touching the surgery site and don’t spit or rinse.

2. Place a gauze pad over the implant site to control bleeding.

3. Expect some swelling and use an ice pack to reduce swelling.

4. Drink plenty of water and fluids, avoiding extremely hot or cold fluids.

5. Take prescribed pain medication as instructed following the procedure. Over-the-counter ibuprofen and acetaminophen is also acceptable.

6. Always take antibiotics if they are prescribed.

7. Use an oral rinse for the first few days, then brush and floss regularly.

 

For more in-depth surgical instructions after getting dental implants, contact us at our Philadelphia, PA office.