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.

Pre-Prosthetic Surgery

Pre-prosthetic surgery is a necessary procedure performed by our doctors before your general dentist assists you for a  partial or complete denture. After a tooth is extracted, the area beneath the tooth is jagged or uneven, which requires pre-prosthetic surgery in many cases. The unevenness makes it difficult to place a prosthesis, so we provide pre-prosthesis surgery here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania to rectify the situation. It helps level out the prosthesis site, so your general dentist can proceed with making the partial or complete denture.

 

During the pre-prosthetic procedure, the excess bone underneath the missing teeth is removed and excess gum tissue is also removed. We also provide bone ridge reduction, bone leveling, and bone reshaping during this procedure to prepare for dentures or partials.

 

The comfort of our patients is very important, so we provide several anesthesia and sedation methods. This includes local anesthesia, general anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and conscious intravenous sedation.

 

If you have missing teeth and are thinking about getting a complete set of dentures or partials, we highly recommend making an appointment with us here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania to find out if you need pre-prosthetic surgery. Whichever is more convenient, visit us in our Philadelphia, Clifton Heights, or Folsom, PA location to learn more about this procedure and whether or not you are in need of it.

Feed your Smile the Vitamins it Needs

When you go through the natural aging process, the health of your teeth and gums can start deteriorating. This is a natural progression, but one that can be prevented by eating the right vitamins and minerals.

 

Aside from regular dental hygiene, this is the next best thing they can do for their teeth. It improves their overall dental health, protects their teeth and gives them something to smile about.

 

Eating nutritious foods is the recommended way to get the right amount of vitamins, but not the only option. Supplements in pill and liquid form are also available, though bodies absorb nutrients in whole foods much more easily. Some vitamins to consider taking regularly for optimum teeth health are vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D and calcium. All of these vitamins promote good oral health, strengthen the teeth, protect the enamel and help fight against tooth decay.

Reducing Canker Sore Pain and Duration

Canker sores are non-contagious lesions found in the mouth, typically on the inside of the cheek, lips, or tongue. While it is not a serious condition, a canker sore can be very uncomfortable and even painful in some cases. Dr. Ramin Bahram sees many patients who complain of an odd bump or sore in their mouth, that ends of being a canker sore.

 

There are many possible causes of canker sores in the mouth, including the following: irritation from biting the mouth, hard brushing or orthodontic appliances, bacterial infections, high amounts of stress, vitamin deficiency, malnutrition, food allergies, and a sensitive or weak immune system.

 

While there isn’t a single treatment option that works for all canker sores, we do offer some options. This includes:

• Using a salt water rinse regularly.
• Taking an over-the-counter medication for improving the pain and healing process.
• Being careful what you eat.
•  Being sure you are using the right toothpaste.
• Using an antiseptic rinse.
• Practice stress reduction

Why Should I Choose Dental Implants

If you have a missing tooth, whether you are in Clifton Heights, Philadelphia, or Folsom PA area, there are several options available to you here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania.

 

While bridges and partial dentures are an option, implants are the only permanent solution for missing teeth. If you’re wondering why you should choose dental implants, consider the fact that the metal post is implanted right in your jaw bone. As it heals, the implant is fixed permanently, acting as your tooth’s new root. You no longer have to worry about a bridge or denture shifting, falling out or needing to be replaced.

 

There are things to consider before you choose dental implants, which can help guide you in the right direction. First of all, you must have a good track record with dental hygiene and have healthy gums. Second of all, you must have a sufficient amount of jawbone for the implant to take hold, otherwise you will need a bone graft. 

 

Call us at 215-463-4141 to discuss dental implants and their benefits. Please watch our dental implants presentation found on our homepage too!

Pain Management

One of the biggest concerns when our patients find out they need oral surgery is dealing with the pain. For proper management of pre and post-operative pain, we use anesthesia for the procedure and provide pain medications and a list of after-care instructions.

 

To help manage pain after the procedure, we provide the following recommendations to follow immediately after surgery:

• Rest after surgery and only resume daily activities when you feel comfortable to do so.
• Use ice packs on your face where the surgery was performed to reduce swelling and pain.
• Keep the gauze on the surgical site for 30 minutes at least, then remove and place a new one.
• Avoid touching the area or rinsing your mouth too much.
• Take your pain medication at the first sign of discomfort.
• Never use a straw after surgery, or the blood clot may become dislodged.

Here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, we want our patients to be as comfortable as possible during and after the surgery. Because the pain can start once anesthesia wears off, we recommend taking the first dose of pain medication just before the anesthesia has worn off completely. Call us today  at 215-463-4141 to discuss the management of pre and post-operative pain further

Bone Grafting

Dental implants are often provided to people who have missing teeth and are hoping to find a more permanent solution. However, implants must have a sufficient amount of jaw bone to be placed securely and this isn’t always naturally the case. The missing teeth can cause the jawbone to atrophy and makes it difficult for the implant procedure to work.

 

Today, we have the ability to grow bone through bone grafting. Bone graftinghelps Dr. Ramin Bahram grow enough bone at the implant site for placing the titanium post and completing a successful procedure.

 

Here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, we offer minor and major bone grafting. The main difference is exactly how much bone will need to be grafted. Some patients can get minor bone grafting that helps increase how much bone is present. Others require major bone grafting if they have more loss and the jawbone has been reabsorbed.

 

Patients who are in need of implants but don’t have enough bone to install the post have a great option in bone grafting when they come to our clinic. If you are in the Philadelphia, PA area, call us at 215-463-4141 (Broad St.) or 215-558-2400 (Walnut St) for a consultation. We also provide bone grafting procedures in our Clifton Heights (610-622-5454) and Folsom offices (610-461-4600) for your convenience.