Did you just get a dental implant? Here are 6 tips to follow

If you have just undergone a implantology here are some helpful tips you should keep in mind in the days after surgery:

1️⃣ Avoid sports activity for the first 48 hours to avoid any kind of physical stress that could compromise the healing of the dental implant.

2️⃣ You should also try to Consume cold or lukewarm, liquid or soft foods to avoid stressing the area affected by the surgery and facilitate the healing process.

3️⃣ Avoid smoking for at least 48 hours thereafter to surgery. Smoking slows the healing process and increases the risk of complications.

4️⃣ Brush teeth gently and uses a new toothbrush to prevent the formation of bacteria that could damage the dental implant. In addition, Avoid brushing the surgery area To avoid damaging the still-sensitive area.

5️⃣ Apply Ice packs in the affected area If you experience swelling or pain. This will help reduce swelling and relieve any sensations of pain.

6️⃣ In case of any doubt or discomfort, do not hesitate to contact your dentist who will be able to advise and guide you through the post-operative phase, providing the information and care you need to heal quickly and smoothly.

When a patient or patient needs to undergo implant surgery, if his or her clinical situation permits, we always use the following in our practice computer guided implantology (also called guided surgery or guided dental surgery).

In fact, this technique allows implant surgeries to be performed with a even higher level of accuracy, making a less invasive surgery and, consequently, with a lighter postoperative course.

Learn more about computer guided surgery!

[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].