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if you received sedation upon arriving home, lie down with your headelevated until the effects of the anesthetic are diminished.on the way home your driver can get you something cold and soft to eat. like a milkshake. justremove gauze and spoon in. no straws for the whole week following your procedure.anesthetic effects vary by individual. drowsiness may last for a short period of time or forseveral hours. plan to rest for the remainder of the day.do not drive or operate mechanical equipment for 24 hours following surgery. bleedingbite down firmly on the gauze packs for 30

minutes to ensure that any post-operativebleeding stops. change it out every 30 minutes as needed.intermittent bleeding, oozing, or pink saliva is often present for several days dependingon activity. repeated gauze pack placement is not required for this.reposition the gauze packs to ensure they are exerting pressure over the surgical areas.bone grafting sometimes with implant placement there isalso bone grafting involved. if you happen to notice little particle (salt like) thisis normal. there will also be a membrane covering thegraft under the surgical area. it is important to not disturb the site during the healingprocess. do not brush over the area while

brushing teeth.swelling swelling is usually noticeable the morningafter surgery, maximizes over the first 72 hours, and may last over a week. cold compresses (icepack) help to minimizethe amount of swelling over the first 48 hours. warm compresses (heating pad or warm washcloth)help to sooth tenderness and resolve swelling that has accumulated after the first 48 hours.first 48 hours: apply a cold compress to the face over thesurgical area while awake. alternate applications 30 minutes on, then 30 minutes off.after 48 hours: apply a warm compress to the swollen areas.alternate applications 30 minutes on, then

30 minutes off.hot showers, cheek massage, and jaw stretching exercises will help resolve swelling and limitedjaw opening. discomfortprescription pain medication is usually provided to ensure adequate relief of post-operativediscomfort. eat something 15-20 minutes prior to takingthe medication to reduce the chance of nausea or stomach discomfort.if not contraindicated or allergic to, try taking ibuprofen 600 mg every 4-6 hours inaddition to the prescribed medication if you continue to have discomfort.if you are experiencing any abnormal side effects, or having difficulty staying comfortable,please call our office.

oral hygiene and careleave the surgical area undisturbed. do not rinse vigorously or probe the area with anyobjects. do not smoke (for at least 72 hours). smokingis very detrimental to healing after implant surgery.gently brush your teeth as usual. however steer clear of the surgical sites.rinse your mouth 2-3 times daily (after every meal) with salt water (1/4 teaspoon of saltdissolved in an 8 ounce glass of warm water). if you were given a prescription for a mouthrinse you should use that several twice a day as well.do not use listerine, scope or any other mouthwash containing high levels of alcohol.

dietproper nourishment is very important to the healing process. eating regularly will allowyou to feel better, gain strength, have less discomfort, and heal faster.start with liquids or pureed foods (ice cream, yogurt, pudding, soup). advance to a normaldiet as tolerated. avoid foods like nuts, sunflower seeds, and popcorn that may irritatethe surgical sites. avoid extremely hot foods. do not drink alcohol for 24 hours after surgeryor while taking pain medication. avoid use of a straw for the first severaldays to avoid disturbing the grafting and implant site.if you are a diabetic, maintain as normal a diet as possible, monitor your blood sugar,and take your diabetic medication.

healingthe first two days are generally the most uncomfortable, followed by gradual steadyimprovement. if you don't see continued improvement or feel like you are getting worse pleasecall our office. sutures typically dissolve on their own overthe first week. during the healing process you may be ableto see a small portion of the top of the healing abutment or cover screw that is on the implant.this is normal and it is ok for that part to be exposed.postoperative nausea can occasionally occur after receiving anestheticmedications. usually pain medications are the cause, especiallyif they are taken on an empty stomach.

if you become nauseated:limit your intake to clear liquids. avoid milk products.sip on some warm soda.(coke) use ibuprofen 600 mg every 4-6 hourstake the zofran as needed that was prescribed to you.please call the office if these measures are not helpful