Implant Care;
– The tampons placed in the area where the dental implant is applied must remain bitten in that area for 1 hour. If bleeding does not continue at the end of this period, they can be discarded.
– Do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours after dental implant application.
– Smoking is prohibited for 4 to 5 days after implant application.
– It is normal to experience swelling after this treatment. Due to swelling, ice is applied according to the doctor's recommendation.
– In order to protect the stitches, movements such as blowing and huffing that will stretch the cheeks are avoided.
– Dental implant After treatment, all medications prescribed by the doctor should be used regularly.
– Normal tooth brushing can be applied to the non-surgical area. Brushing is done without touching the gums in the stitched area.
– Stitches should be removed within the 7 to 10 day period recommended by the doctor.
Implants Long-Term Care Recommendations After Surgery:
-On each implant implant The upper dentures are placed. Food residues that accumulate around the implants can cause a condition called implantitis, as in gum disease. For this reason, the areas where the gums and implants meet must be cleaned carefully. For this purpose, an interdental brush and dental floss should be used in addition to the brush.
– In some cases, there may be bone loss around the implants. In order to detect this early, panoramic films should be taken once a year in the beginning and twice a year thereafter.