{"id":59936,"date":"2021-12-17T16:31:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T16:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/?p=59936"},"modified":"2026-04-13T19:47:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:47:15","slug":"periodontal-instructions-after-periodontal-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/es\/periodontal-instructions-after-periodontal-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"PERIODONTAL: Instrucciones despu\u00e9s de la cirug\u00eda periodontal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Instructions after Periodontal Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A periodontal dressing may have to be placed in your mouth. It is comparable to the surgical dressing used in other types of operations and should not be disturbed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The periodontal pack will become semi-rigid within a few hours. It can then withstand some of the forces of chewing without breaking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dressing should be permitted to remain in place until it is removed in the office at your next appointment. If particles of the pack should fall off during the week, do not be concerned as long as you do not have pain. Should a sizable piece fall off or if a rough edge irritates you, please, call our office. The packing can be replaced if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not brush over the pack. 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