Implant Post-Operative Instructions
· Wound care
o Do not smoke for 48 hours, because this will promote bleeding and interfere with healing.
o Do not rinse or spit forcefully for the next 48 hours.
o Do not drink from a straw or drink carbonated beverages for 48 hours.
· Bleeding
o Some blood may ooze from the area, this is normal.
· Medications
o Take all medications that were prescribed to you as directed on the bottle.
o Ibuprofen 800mg is needed to reduce inflammation take 1 tablet 3 times a day for 3 days.
o Chlorhexidine mouth rinse, start using on the 3rd day after surgery ______.
o Antibiotic as directed on bottle and be sure to finish.
o Pain medicine as needed or directed on the bottle.
· Diet
o Do not chew on the implant or bite down directly on the implant during healing phase approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
o Soft foods allow for faster healing.
o If you find it difficult to get adequate supplement while on soft diet, liquids such as; Ensure, Boost, Slim fast will help.
· Oral Hygiene
o The morning following surgery, brush and floss all other areas but do not touch or brush the implants or stiches until told otherwise.
o After brushing and flossing on ______you can start swishing with the prescribed mouth rinse for 30 seconds twice a day for 7 to 10 days. Wait 30 minutes to eat after rinsing.
· Swelling
o Swelling may appear on the third day following surgery. This is normal, do not be alarmed.
o Apply ice pack to the area for the first 3 hours after surgery for 10 minutes on and 5 minutes off.
· Stitches
o If stitches have been placed in the area you will need to come back and get them removed in one week. Your appointment is on ______.
· Call the office if:
o You experience discomfort that you cannot control with your medication.
o You have bleeding that does not stop.
o You have increased swelling after the third day following surgery.
o You have a fever.
o You have any questions.