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Rehabilitation after dental implantation

Rehabilitation after dental implantation

Dental implantation is a surgical procedure in which a special titanium implant (post/pin) is installed in the jawbone. The installed titanium pin fully replaces the root of the lost tooth. An orthopedic prosthetic structure (for example, a crown or bridge) is attached to this implant, which replaces the tooth unit.

Dental implantation is a long-term solution for replacing one or several teeth that have been lost due to injury, cavities, or other oral cavity diseases. The implantation operation can help improve the appearance and functionality of the dental arch, restore the bite, and facilitate the chewing process.

However, before deciding on dental implantation, it is necessary to consult a dentist who will conduct a detailed X-ray examination and determine whether this procedure is suitable in your case. It is also important to remember that dental implantation is a serious surgical procedure that requires certain knowledge and skills from the doctor, as well as a long recovery period after the operation. Experienced implant surgeons work at the "Sa-Nata" clinic, with thousands of successful surgical operations, including implantations, to their credit.

"Sa-Nata" works with the best, well-known, and proven global brands of implant manufacturers, such as:

  • Straumann (Switzerland)
  • Megagen (Korea)
  • Osstem (Korea)
  • Neodent (Brazil)

Since each patient's case is completely individual, the complexity of implantation varies depending on the indications for the implant installation. For example, this may involve the necessary use of bone grafting (implanting artificial bone tissue to the patient in case of its deficiency), sinus lifting, and so on. The duration and features of rehabilitation after the operation depend on such factors.

Rehabilitation after dental implantation is the process of restoring full functionality and aesthetic appearance of the oral cavity following the implantation procedure.

It is important to understand that the rehabilitation period can take from several weeks to several months, depending on the specific situation and type of implantation. It's also important to remember that implant installation is, first of all, a surgical intervention. It is completely normal that this procedure may be accompanied by the patient experiencing minor swelling, slight bleeding, and a slight increase in body temperature. Such discomfort after the operation may bother the patient for 3-4 days - this is considered normal. During this time, in most cases, the swelling gradually subsides, bleeding stops, and the patient's body temperature returns to normal. However, proper and careful rehabilitation can help minimize these symptoms and make the recovery period after the implantation easier.

Here are some general recommendations for rehabilitation after dental implantation:

  • Follow all the instructions from your dentist. The specialist will give you individual recommendations for oral care after implantation. Doctor's recommendations and prescriptions will be strictly individual, such as specific pain relievers, antibiotics, antihistamines, antiseptic preparations, and so on.
  • Try to avoid hard and hot foods in the first few days after the operation.
  • Maintain high-quality and regular oral hygiene (we will discuss the nuances of caring for teeth and the oral cavity after implantation in more detail in this article below).
  • It's better to refrain from physical exertion in the first few weeks, or even the first month. This also includes lifting any heavy objects by yourself.
  • Try not to overcool or overheat the body.
  • For a while, it is necessary to avoid visiting baths and saunas.
  • It is advisable to replace your usual home tooth brushing with careful rinsing for the first 3-4 weeks.
  • To avoid and reduce swelling, it is recommended to apply cold compresses for 5-10 minutes with a 3-4 minute break, 7-10 times (especially in the first 24 hours after the operation).
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption, as this can slow down and interfere with the healing process (especially if there is a prescription for antibiotics).
  • Regularly visit your dentist to check the condition of the implants and the oral cavity in general.
  • If you experience severe pain, swelling, or bleeding that does not subside within 3-4 days after the procedure, be sure to contact your dentist.
  • We strongly advise our patients not to travel far and for a long time, as you need to be under our control and observation for successful healing. We are always in touch! It is especially recommended to avoid any air travel in the first 5-10 days after the operation.
  • Remember that rehabilitation after dental implantation may take some time, but with proper care and following the instructions of your dentist, you can return to a full life with a new smile faster.

How to clean your teeth and take care of your oral cavity after implantation:

  1. As mentioned earlier, tooth brushing is replaced with careful rinsing for the first 3-4 weeks after implantation. After this, you can gradually transition back to brushing.
  2. To clean your teeth, it is recommended to use a new toothbrush with very soft bristles. Brushing movements should be very gentle, smooth, and gentle.
  3. You will need to clean your teeth more often than usual due to the risk of inflammation from the accumulation of bacteria in the oral cavity. Such careful and attentive care is needed initially, not on a permanent basis.
  4. Even after you return to using a regular toothbrush, our specialists recommend continuing to use rinsing in tandem with brushing for better results. However, there is a caveat: avoid using mouthwashes with high menthol content and other aggressive components.
  5. Advice: purchase an irrigator. This device will be 100% useful for quality oral cavity care and gum massage - it is an indispensable assistant that should be in every home.
How to clean your teeth and take care of your oral cavity after implantation:

Diet after implantation:

Diet after implantation:
  • Refrain from eating anything for the first 3 hours after the operation, and you can have a light snack after 3-4 hours.
  • It's better to avoid hard and complicated foods that require some effort to chew.
  • It is recommended to focus on cottage cheese, yogurt, and light broths with well-mashed vegetables in your diet.
  • It is advisable to exclude strongly spicy and acidic foods from your diet for the time being.
  • It is important that your diet after the operation is as balanced, sufficient, and nutritious as possible - this will help with rapid healing and overall improvement.
  • Food should be slightly warm: it is very important that it is not excessively cold or hot (avoid temperature fluctuations).
  • Try to chew food on the side where there are no stitches.
  • Try to refrain from strong coffee and black tea, and temporarily prefer light herbal tea, compote, or fruit drink.
  • Maintaining a good water balance during the rehabilitation period is also important: you should drink at least 2.5 liters per day for better blood circulation.
  • If you really crave meat products, make sure they are in a pureed state.
  • After each meal, it is necessary to rinse the oral cavity with an antiseptic mouthwash or chamomile solution (the doctor will advise on this individually).
  • Remember that your body needs strength and energy (this applies to any surgical intervention).

What is strictly prohibited with an installed implant?

  • Using an electric toothbrush since vibration and pressure on the implant during the rehabilitation period are prohibited.
  • Using dental floss, as the gums become less sensitive after the implantation, and as a result, you may injure the mucous membrane without feeling the measure of your actions.
  • Biting hard food or chewing hard objects.
  • Undergoing hygienic tooth cleaning in questionable establishments (the specialist must have specific knowledge and skills in cleaning, especially in the presence of implants).
What is strictly prohibited with an installed implant?
  • Neglecting the recommendations and individual prescriptions of your implant surgeon.
  • Ignoring discomfort and pain, especially if it has been 3-4 days since the operation.
  • Leaving for a business trip/vacation far away and for a long time from the clinic immediately after the operation - remember that you should be under the close control of your surgeon to avoid complications and emergencies.

In which cases is it necessary to consult your doctor unplanned?

In which cases is it necessary to consult your doctor unplanned?
  1. If there is increasing pain and discomfort that occurs 3-4 days after the implantation.
  2. If the feeling of numbness does not subside 2-3 days after the operation.
  3. If there is sudden swelling of the face after it has subsided 2-3 days after the implantation.
  4. If the body temperature does not decrease 3-4 days after the manipulation.
  5. If there is severe redness and bleeding of the gums that does not stop and does not subside for a long time.

After the operation, an individual plan is drawn up for the patient to visit specialists for follow-up examinations, suture removal, and so on. The average implant integration period is about 4-6 months. After the implant has integrated, the implant surgeon moves on to the next stage: the placement of a gum former. A month after the gum former is placed, the orthopedic crown, individually manufactured in our digital laboratory "Sa-Nata Dynasty," is installed. An intermediate stage involves the placement of a temporary crown for adaptation and correction before the installation of the permanent orthopedic structure.

In any case, there is no point in worrying and being afraid of the implantation process and its rehabilitation period when the health of your smile is in the hands of the professionals at the "Sa-Nata" clinic! Experience, professionalism in their field, and thousands of operations of varying complexity speak for themselves. That's why people trust us, recommend us, and come to us for treatment from Germany, America, and other countries! Trust your health and beauty only to true experts in their field. See you at "Sa-Nata"!

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