Last medically reviewed by : January 21, 2021
The implant procedure is overall very straightforward with rarely any complications.
Below, our implantologists have enlisted the top aftercare priorities and care needed following your surgery.
No specialist care will be required following the procedure, however, there are a few simple rules that will need to be followed to ensure the healing period is as comfortable and quick as possible.
Stay hydrated, but avoid any alcoholic beverages, hot drinks, hot or spicy foods.
It will be advisable to not eat until the local anaesthetic has worn off.
Eating after surgery following the first few days might be slightly challenging, but do your best to eat nourishing foods as this will help to speed up the healing process. Soft foods eaten away from the implant site will be best.
After seven days most of our patients can return to their normal diets and can once again eat foods such as seeds and popcorn.
Straight after the implant surgery, you will want to avoid rinsing your mouth as not to disturb the surgical site.
This means not to poke or prod this area with your tongue or fingers for the remainder of the day.
You’ll want to be wary of dislodging the blood cot and slowing down the healing process.
The pain will be minimal and can be treated with over the counter medications.
You’ll be fit and able to return to work the next day. However, the day of your surgery please restrict your activities/physical exertions.
The stitches will be dissolvable and will do this by themselves usually after seven days.
After your period of healing and your new permanent teeth have been fixed there is no special aftercare that will be required.
Implants function and mimic natural teeth, therefore they need to care for exactly the same way as regular, natural teeth.
We would advise keeping your mouth as healthy as possible to brush twice a day, floss and visit your hygienist regularly.
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It has been reported by many patients that dental implant treatment is actually much less painful than a tooth extraction or root canal treatment.
Placement surgery is often a lot easier than a lot of people expect or imagine.
It is a treatment that is very well planned from beginning to end and is carried out by only the best dentists with a special interest in implant dentistry.
Therefore, the success of the procedure is often very high with average rates being over 90%.
The final outcome and success of your implant procedure will rely entirely on good oral hygiene and upkeep.
The first thing a person may notice is your teeth.
Missing teeth can affect the aesthetic of your smile and your confidence too.
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If you require a solution to missing teeth, we can tailor a dental plan that works for you.
If you have several teeth missing, then it is possible to fill the gap in your smile with multiple implants.
With multiple implants, you will not need an implant for each individual tooth.
Instead, a bridge is constructed, consisting of custom-made crowns that connect together, bridging the gap in your mouth.
Reducing the number of implants needed will reduce the cost too, making it an affordable solution to your missing teeth.
Treatments like All-on-Four aim to replace multiple missing teeth in a row, however, individual implants will be needed to fill certain and separate areas in the mouth.
The healing time between the surgical procedure of implant placement and final bridge placement is shorter for tooth replacement on the lower jaw (Mandible).
This is because the bone structure is denser than the upper jaw (Maxilla) and therefore allows for faster fusing of the bone with the implant’s surface.
Multiple implants on the lower jaw tend to take between 8-10 weeks to fully heal, whereas the healing process of an upper jaw multiple implants can take up to 16 weeks.
See: Same-day teeth.
Front teeth multiple implants
Replacing missing front teeth are vital to improving the appearance of your smile, as well as easing the chewing process and improving the condition and stability of your oral health.
The front teeth are required to tear food so that the back teeth can chew and break it down.
During the process, a temporary implant is offered so that you don’t have to wait to smile again.
Back teeth multiple implants
Back teeth can be replaced with as little as two implants.
Each implant supports the end of the ‘bridge’ of tooth-like structures.
The procedure and process are very similar to fitting multiple implants on the front teeth, however, they tend to be less expensive.
Treatment and healing time depends on the strength and structure of your jawbone.
Partial dentures also provide a solution to gaps in your smile.
Though this may seem to be a more affordable solution than dental implants, it is more prone to breaking and is not as durable or long-lasting.
The option that is best for you will depend on the structure and condition of your remaining teeth.
We will be able to guide you – our team of highly trained restorative dentists, like Dr Sam Jethwa, will be able to advise you on the most appropriate solution for you.
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