Pre and Post Operative Surgery Information

1. Instructions Prior to Implants

2. After Implant Surgery

1. Instructions Prior to Implants

• Do not take Aspirin or any products containing Aspirin 7 days prior to surgery
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages for 1 days prior to surgery
• Do not drink caffeinated beverages for the day of surgery
• Do not wear make-up (foundation or lipstick)
• Do wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing
• Do eat a meal before arriving at the clinic

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2. Instructions to Patients after Implant Surgery

• Do use ice on your face (20 minutes on / 10 minutes off) for a total of 48 hours.
• Do drink ice water or ice chips in your mouth for the first 24 hours.
• Do eat soft foods for 1 week (chewing away from surgical area)
• Do sleep with head elevated for two nights following surgery.
• Do not brush the area of surgery for 1 week or until instructed to do so.
• Do rinse with water after each meal to cleanse the surgical wound.
  
  
• Do not drink hot liquids for 24 hours following surgery. (hot coffee/ hot tea / hot soup)
• Do not smoke for two weeks following surgery
• Do not drink alcohol for one week following surgery.
• Do not use tooth paste until sutures are removed
• Do not exercise for three days following surgery (aerobic activity)
• Do not wear removable dentures until specified (wearing dentures too early will jeopardize healing)

Bleeding

• You may see some bleeding following the surgery. If this occurs, it may be stopped by gently biting in a gauze soaked in cold water and wrung damp. If the bleeding is not controlled by this method, please contact the clinic.

Swelling

• Cold pack for 1st 48 hours
• If swelling is going to occur, it will peak 48-72 hours following the surgery.
• If you are swollen after the first 48 hours heat may be used on the area.
• A moist heated towel or a hot water bottle may be used in the area of swelling after 48 hours.
• In some cases bruising, or restricted jaw movement may occur. Heat after the first 48 hours will help reduce these symptoms.

Sutures

• Sutures will be present in your mouth following the surgery.
• Avoid the area of these sutures.
• These will be removed in approximately 7-14 days following the surgery.

Medications

• In some cases medications will be prescribed.
• Mouthwash (Chlorhexidine) should be used twice a day for 30 seconds, after breakfast and before bedtime.
• Use prescribed medications as directed.
• If you have mild discomfort take non-prescription medications that do not contain aspirin, such as Tylenol or Advil.

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