After Implant

Thanks to the rapidly developing technology, innovations are also taking place in the methods and devices used in the field of medicine. Implant dental treatment has also become more comfortable and faster thanks to these developments. The process experienced in the post-implant period also changes in a way that people who undergo treatment will not have any difficulties.  

What Should Be Considered After Having Implants? 

External compresses applied to the area after the implant can prevent swelling and accelerate the healing process. There are many similar details that can be considered in the post-implant period and these details can be listed as follows:  

• After the implant application, it is recommended not to hit the mouth and to ensure that the mouth is not physically stressed.  
• Bacteria formation should be prevented by avoiding hard foods and sticky foods such as sugar.  
• Oral hygiene should be performed as recommended by the dentist and the risk of infection should be minimized.  
• Smoking and alcohol consumption should be avoided in the post-implant period.  
• After the implant is installed, procedures such as brushing and flossing should be given more importance. 
• Control examinations to be performed after the procedure should not be interrupted.  
• Nothing should be eaten or drunk for the first two hours after the operation.  
• Hot drinks should not be consumed during the first 24 hours and cold and soft foods should be consumed.  
• Hot food and beverages should be minimized for the first 1 week.  
• Light bleeding may occur during the first day. This bleeding is normal.  
• Teeth should not be brushed and mouthwash should not be used on the evening of the day of the procedure.   

 

 

How many days does it take to heal after implantation? 

After the implant screws are placed, the incisions are closed by suturing. The size of the incisions may vary depending on the condition of the treated bone and the area. It may take 1 week to 2 weeks for the implant stitches to heal. The type of implant stitches also affects the healing process. Stitches that do not need to be removed may take up to 2 weeks to heal. In the implant where the stitches that need to be removed are used, the stitches are removed after 1 week.  

How Long Does Swelling Last After Implant? 

Post-implant swelling is normal for the first few days. and swelling and hematoma can be seen in everyone for the first 2-3 days. This swelling is expected to disappear within 8-12 days. Cold compresses for 10 minutes can be applied for the rapid disappearance of scars and swelling. For this application, a cold compress is applied for 10 minutes and waited for 10 minutes. It is recommended to do this in the first few hours. It is recommended to sleep without keeping the head too low for 2 days to reduce swelling and prevent it from reaching very high levels.  

When Can I Eat After Implantation? 

It is not recommended to eat or drink anything for 2 hours immediately after the implant is applied. After this period, it is possible to eat soft and room temperature foods. Acidic foods, hot foods and similar foods should be avoided.  Consuming cold foods can eliminate conditions such as swelling and pain that may occur during this process.  

 

 

How Should Implant Patients Eat? 

Nutrition is very important in the post-implant period. Careful people who think about their personal health should organize their nutrition as recommended by the dentist. Nutrition starts after 2-3 hours on average. At first, cold and pureed foods should be consumed. It is then possible to eat as recommended by the doctor. Foods that will cause sensitivity should be avoided and hard foods that will traumatize the tooth should not be consumed. Sensitivity is normal for the first 2 days and some people may not experience any sensitivity while others may experience sensitivity for a longer period of time. An average of 2-3 months is required for the implant to heal completely and merge with the jawbone.