Post-Operative Instructions for Implant Patients
- HEMORRHAGE CONTROL:
- No rinsing for the first 24 hours
- Sleep with head elevated 30 degrees (2-3 pillows) for the first 2 nights after surgery
- Bruising may occur on the outside of the face near area of surgery. This is not unusual and will resolve within several days
- Sutures (stitches) are used to close the surgical wound, and will either dissolve on their own within 7-14 days or will be removed at your scheduled post-operative appointment
- PAIN AND INFECTION CONTROL:
- There may be a slight elevation of temperature for 24-48 hours. If temperature continues, notify our office
- Use medication as directed on the bottle
- If you develop hives/rash, discontinue all medications and immediately contact our office
- If nausea should occur, a carbonated, non-alcoholic drink warmed to room temperature should be taken every hour for 5-6 hours. Follow with mild tea or clear soup. If nausea continues, call our office
- SWELLING CONTROL:
- Apply an ice pack to jaw at the area of surgery immediately upon returning home
- Alternate on/off area every 30 minutes for remainder of day
- Do not apply heat to the surgical area
- Some swelling is normal and may last up to 7 days
- DIET:
- No hot liquids for the first 24 hours
- Avoid inadvertent chewing, clenching or grinding to the surgery area until the final prosthesis is placed
- Partial/Denture is to be left out at night and be worn only for aesthetics after instructed by your surgeon
- ORAL HYGIENE:
- The day after surgery, start warm salt water rinses after every meal
- Use any StellaLife products as directed on the product packaging
- The corners of your mouth are stretched during surgery. Your lips should be kept moist with either lip balm or Vaseline
- AVOID SMOKING:
- Smoking is strongly discouraged and may jeopardize the short and long-term result of you implants
- SEDATION:
- Patients who have been sedated have slower reflexes for a period of 21-24 hours. They may not drive a car or operate machinery. They should not be left alone for this period of time
- Avoid any quick changes in position, which can cause fainting
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