CARE OF THE MOUTH AFTER IMPLANT PLACEMENT

1. Do not rinse or spit out for the rest of the day, as it will prolong the bleeding.

2. You can eat and drink as normal once the anaesthetic has worn off but keep to a soft diet and avoid the surgical area.

3. If you have stitches they will usually be dissolving unless advised. These will fall out in approximately 5-14 days.

4. Keep your fingers and tongue away from the wound.

5. You can expect some minor oozing and blood stained saliva but if the wounds keeps on bleeding:

a. Make a pad out of the swabs and place it on the wound and bite firmly for half an hour.

b. If this does not work, repeat above

c. If the bleeding does not stop please contact me.

6. Start rinsing out with the mouthwash provided, up to four times, the following day.

7. You should expect some soreness, bruising and swelling which is normal and this may restrict your activities over the next few days. Ibuprofen (if you can take it) is the best painkiller.

8. If you smoke, try and avoid smoking for as long as you can or have as few cigarettes as you can for up to a week.

9. If you have been advised following an upper implant placement, do not blow your nose for 2 weeks.

10. IF YOU HAVE ANY NUMBNESS THE FOLLWING DAY PLEASE CONTACT THE SURGERY