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POST-OPERATIVE RECOVERY Following Dental Implants

It is crucial that the implant surgical site be allowed to heal without stress. Please refer to the standard post-operative sheet for routine care. Special instructions concerning dental implants are as follows: Any prosthesis (denture, partial, flipper, etc.) needs to be worn according to the instructions given by your oral surgeon. This can be critical to the healing of the surgical site. Use the antibacterial mouth rinse as prescribed (usually Peridex Oral Rinse, 1/2 oz, twice a day - swish for 30 seconds, then spit). Salt water may be used four times a day. If prescribed take the anti-biotic until completed. There are plenty of bacteria in the oral cavity and antibiotics are essential to help decrease the chance of infection. Smoking and alcoholic beverages should be avoided during the acute healing period of at least two weeks. This will decrease vascularity to the operative site. If you are in doubt, or if there is any sign whatsoever of a disorder related to the healing of the implant area, you should contact our office.