Oral hygiene

• Do not touch or rinse the operated area on the first day.
• The next day, brush your teeth carefully with gentle movements, with a gentle toothbrush with paste, but do not rinse heavily after brushing. It is important to rinse your mouth after eating to remove any leftover food.
• After the procedure, use an antiseptic rinsing liquid 2-3 times a day for a week, rinse gently after 30 seconds.

Physical and other activities
It is recommended not to go in for sports intensively on the day of the surgery, and also for 5-7 days after the procedure. Avoid any activity that would raise pressure (sauna, hot tub, etc.).

Smoking and alcohol

It is recommended not to smoke or drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours before and after the procedure.

• Smoking interferes with blood circulation, which makes wound healing more difficult, and increases the likelihood of infection entering the wound. Avoid smoking for as long as possible, especially during the first 48 hours. If possible, do not smoke for at least 2 weeks after implantation.

Nutrition

• After the surgery, it is recommended not to eat for 2 hours, as well as to chew on the opposite side to the operated one.
• Do not take hot food and drinks on the day of the surgery and 1-2 days after the surgery. The first week after the surgery, it is recommended to choose soft, cooler food.
• On the operated side, it is advised to avoid strong chewing for 1-2 months so that the pressure of chewing does not transfer to the implants and harm their gain.
• Do not wear removable prostheses that would rest on the operated area (the doctor will inform you how long not to do this). Do not touch the implants with your tongue or fingers until they are fully attached.

Complications

To avoid possible complications of the operation, the regimen explained by the doctor after the procedure and the recommendations given should be strictly followed. Your doctor may prescribe you antibiotics in addition to painkillers.  If pain medicines do not help, or tissues at the site of implantation start to swell a few days after the operation, it hurts when swallowing, your temperature increases, you feel general weakness or have difficulty opening your mouth, call the clinic immediately for an urgent visit.

Please note that each situation is individual and only your doctor can answer specific questions.

Additional information

If you have had sinus floor lift surgery:

• Do not blow your nose for up to 14 days.
• It is recommended to avoid flying for 2 to 3 weeks (variable pressure during them can cause healing problems), diving and heating in the sauna;
• If you sneeze do not block your nose during sneezing;
• If you have nasal congestion, use astringent drops or sprays (recommended by your doctor). The use of these sprays is also recommended for the first 2-3 days after surgery.
• Do not drink through a straw.
• Tissue swelling usually resolves within 7-10 days.
• Do not keep your head down.

If you have had a bone block recovery surgery:

• Avoid opening your mouth wide, retracting the cheek on the operated side or otherwise interfering with wound healing;
• Tissue swelling usually resolves within 7-10 days.
• Do not try to cut or scratch the stitches, as this can seriously harm further healing results.