{"id":59938,"date":"2021-12-17T16:34:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T16:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/?p=59938"},"modified":"2026-04-13T19:47:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:47:14","slug":"instructions-after-implant-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/es\/instructions-after-implant-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Instrucciones despu\u00e9s de la cirug\u00eda de implantes"},"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 Implant Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not rinse your mouth vigorously during the first 24 hours after surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If given a prescription for Chlorhexidine (Peridex), bathe the area of surgery without rinsing for 2 minutes after breakfast and before bedtime with \u00bd of a capful of Peridex. Continue its use until Dr. Kong tells you to stop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If nose bleeding occurs, do not blow your nose vigorously.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a soft diet for the first 5 days after the operation and if possible, eat on the side of your mouth that did not have surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an elevated headrest or an extra pillow for the first 2 nights after the operation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use your prosthesis until it has been relined.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][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<h2><b>Implant Surgery:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1- You may experience some discomfort and bleeding the day of the surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2- Take all medication that was prescribed for you according to instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3- Apply an ice bag on your face over the surgical site on the day of surgery for 10 minutes on and 5 minutes off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4- Keep your next appointment on time for removal of sutures and follow up checks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5- <strong>DO NOT<\/strong> raise your lips with your fingers to inspect the treated area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6- <strong>DO NOT<\/strong> brush teeth near the surgical site. Brush teeth in the rest of your mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7- There is often a temporary loss of feeling in the operated area and the tooth may feel loose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8- <strong>Do not<\/strong> smoke, spit, or use a straw on the day of the surgery (avoid smoking for a few days after the surgery).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9- Should any difficulties occur, do not hesitate to call our office anytime. In case of serious emergencies call 911.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Instructions after Implant Surgery Do not rinse your mouth vigorously during the first 24 hours after surgery. If given a prescription for Chlorhexidine (Peridex), bathe the area of surgery without rinsing for 2 minutes after breakfast and before bedtime with \u00bd of a capful of Peridex. 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