During the first hours and days
- Avoid food and drinks for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Use a cold compress on the operated side for 2 to 3 hours: 3 to 5 minutes on, then 3 to 5 minutes off.
- For 10 days, avoid sauna, very hot water, intense physical activity, and flights.
- Do not warm the operated area.
- For 10 days, avoid coarse, spicy, and hot foods, and chew on the opposite side.
What can be normal
- A small amount of bleeding during the first hours may be normal.
- On days 3 to 4 after surgery, a predictable soft-tissue swelling may appear, and bruising is possible.
If a sinus lift was performed
- Do not cough, sneeze, or blow your nose. If unavoidable, do so with your mouth open.
- Do not drink through a straw and avoid pressure or temperature changes. Flights are contraindicated for 14 days.
- A small amount of blood-tinged discharge from the nose may occur during the first 2 days.
Hygiene
- Do not touch the sutures or implants with your hands or tongue.
- For the first 3 to 4 days, use mouth baths with 0.05% chlorhexidine or Miramistin, then continue with very gentle rinsing.
- After rinsing, Solcoseryl may be applied to the wound if recommended by your doctor.
- Brush your teeth from the next day twice daily with a minimal amount of toothpaste, avoiding the wound area. Soft or ultra-soft bristles are preferred.
Medication plan from the clinic leaflet
- Chlorhexidine rinses are typically used 3 to 4 times a day after meals.
- Antibiotics, probiotics, antihistamines, and pain relief should be taken strictly according to your doctor’s personal prescription.
- If a sinus lift was performed, nasal sprays may also be prescribed.
Medication instructions on this page come from the clinic leaflet. Follow only the regimen personally prescribed by your doctor.
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