Following dental implant placement,
the site can become infected after this type of procedure.

To minimize the risk of complications, we invite you to follow the following advice:

• Do not consume any hot food or drinks for the first 24 hours after the procedure. Instead go for cold to warm preparations.
• Avoid acidic foods such as tomatoes, vinegar, lemon, etc. for 3 to 4 days. Try to eat foods that are ground or do not require too much strengt to chew.
• Do not rinse your mouth on the day of the procedure. If you have bad taste in your mouth, drink water or let it run down the sink without pressure.
• Smoking is strongly discouraged for the first few days after surgery. Stop smokingtemporarily smoking or reduce its consumption to a minimum.
• Avoid physical exertion for 3 or 4 days.
• If you notice renewed bleeding at home, bite down on a clean pad or piece of cloth for 30 minutes. If the bleeding persists, call the medical-dental center.
• You can start rinsing with the mouthwash (if prescribed) the following day, not before. Rinse your mouth without applying too much pressure on the affected site.
• Apply Plackout gel (if given) 3-4 times a day to the area with a cotton swab or with your finger (clean) for one week.
• Keep the ice pack (if given to you) on the affected area for the first 3 hours , taking care to refrigerate it regularly. After a short while, it is no longer necessary to apply it.
• Maintain hygiene (brushing) in the affected area, cleaning must be efficient but done with care (don’t rush).

The primary purpose of this advice is to stabilize the bleeding and the clot that has formed, which is an essential step in the healing process.

It is normal to feel pain for 2-3 days after the procedure. That is due to the healing process. From 4-5 days, thes pain should subside.

Contact the dental office if the pain does not subside, increases or returns after a while. A cleanup of the affected area may be necessary.

When an antibiotic has been prescribed, it is essential to use it rigorously; otherwise, resistance may develop. Therefore, respect the specified duration and dose.

We remind you that smoking increases the risk of rejection of an implant, even long after it has been placed. We, therefore, encourage you to stop smoking in the days following the procedure. Take this opportunity to quit for good!

You should also know that decreasing consumption reduces the risk of rejection in the long term. So cut back; you can live without tobacco for the time being.