Created 16/3/2015.
Updated 12/16/2023.
Dental implant postoperative period is painless
Although it is hard to believe, dental implant placement is never painful.
There are interventions that may cause some discomfort in the postoperative period, especially if several types of interventions are performed at the same time:
- Placement of a large number of dental implants
- Extraction of many teeth
- Placement of caps or crowns on temporary implants
- o it is essential to perform surgery to grow the bone and gum.
See the previous sections for more information.
In 90% of patients treated with dental implants there is no discomfort after the intervention. There are no wounds or stitches, therefore there is no inflammation or bleeding. So much so that most of the time they only take one or two painkillers in the entire postoperative period. In these cases, they can return to their normal life as soon as the treatment is finished and should only follow a couple of rules to avoid discomfort during the postoperative period.
Visit our clinics to explain your case. On the first visit we will perform a dental CT and a complete study, totally free of charge. In this way we will know the extent of the problem, your needs and we can advise you about the different treatments in our clinics in Barcelona and Ibiza, do not doubt our professionalism, we will inform you about the best alternatives according to your situation. Book your visit today.
What is the postoperative period like for more complex treatments?
The postoperative period in this type of patient is very comfortable. Patients who need more complex treatments are usually sedated, so they are not aware of the treatment time and before the end of the intervention we have already administered antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics and gastric protector in a serum.
This way they never have any discomfort and the postoperative period is much more comfortable. In less than an hour they can go home and with some care for two days it is more than enough.
In our clinics in Barcelona and Ibiza we specialize in complex treatments and in the use of dental sedation in all our treatments. I recommend you to access the previous sections and you will get more information about it.
What should I do during the postoperative period at IMOI?
In any postoperative period, the ideal is to carefully follow the prescription of medications, especially with regard to the days of treatment.
- If you have been advised to do so, bite down on a gauze for 1 HOUR, if after that time it is still bleeding, put another gauze on for 1 hour. If bleeding persists after this time, contact us or an emergency medical service.
- Do not rinse your mouth until at least 12 hours after the procedure.
- You should maintain good oral hygiene, brush your teeth when you eat and use the mouthwash or gel that we have recommended.
- Rest the first two nights with your head up with two pillows.
- Speak as little as possible for the first 2 days after surgery.
- Place the ice pack over the operated area for the first 6 hours after surgery. Resting so as not to burn your skin.
- You will be able to shower but not bathe while you feel discomfort during the postoperative period.
- You should avoid lifting heavy objects. Find out if you have any doubts.
- If necessary, we will assign you exercises in order to accelerate your recovery.
- If the treatment has been performed under local anesthesia, you can eat and drink when the local anesthesia wears off. For the first 24 hours you should eat soft foods or liquids that are not hot.
- If you have received general anesthesia or sedation, follow these instructions during the postoperative period:
- Do not eat solid foods or liquids until they are provided.
- For the first 24 hours you should eat soft foods or liquids that are not hot.
- For the first 12 hours it is recommended that you be accompanied.
- Do not drive vehicles or operate machinery for 24 hours.
We guarantee the highest quality in dental implants. Do not hesitate to contact us for detailed information.
These principles should be applied in all cases, whether for immediate load implants that are inserted in a single day, single implants that replace a single tooth, full-arch implants that are used to replace the teeth of an entire arch, or pterygoid dental implants that are anchored in the jawbone and stimulate bone growth.
If you have further questions about the various implant options available and the surgical procedures related to their placement, do not hesitate to contact us so that we can resolve them in a personalized way.
In order to make the intervention and the postoperative period as effective as possible, we provide all our patients with a complete dental study and a CT scan completely free of charge on their first visit. In this way we can plan the entire treatment and postoperative period. Access this section to see all the free services you will have on your first visit. You can also access this section to see our facilities and medical staff.
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This article has been supervised by Dr. Ferran Novell Costa and Dra. Erjona Demiraj, specialists in Dental Health and Dental Aesthetics treatments. Responsible for the treatments provided at IMOI Barcelona and IMOI Ibiza and for the supervision and/or updating of the contents of this blog entry. (7/11/2023). The recommendations described are not generic and do not replace the diagnosis and evaluation of a professional in a dental office. If you want us to clarify any aspect or you want a personalized diagnosis and advice we recommend you to come to our dental clinics.
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