Post-Operative Instructions for Endosteal Implants
If you have any questions regarding any of this information, please ask your oral surgeon.
Placement of endosteal implants usually does not create a great deal of pain. You may want to start with an over-the-counter pain reliever first. We will send you home with a prescription for pain medication, should you need it.
You need to brush the area after the first 24 hours with a very soft toothbrush. Do not avoid brushing the area. There may be sutures in the area that will be removed in one week at your postoperative visit.
If a one-stage implant was placed so that you can actually see the metal part protruding from the gum tissue, it is very important for you to keep this area clean. You may start with a Q-tip dipped in Listerine or even warm salt water. Just clean the metal part protruding from the tissue. Then you can proceed to a soft toothbrush.
Avoid chewing hard foods on the implant sites. Chewing forces during the healing phase can decrease the body’s ability to heal around the implant.
Please feel free to call our office at any time, if you have a question. We have a 24 hour answering service, which will be happy to reach the doctor on call for you.
Questions/Problems
We want you to have a smooth and pleasant recovery. Following these instructions will ensure the best possible outcome. Please call the office if you have any questions or concerns about your progress. Thank you for trusting us with your oral and maxillofacial surgery needs.
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