Modern dentistry makes it possible that we do not have to give up or renounce joyful or pleasant eating, chewing and of course a confident smile in case of a tooth loss. The solution is artificial root implantation, namely implants. Due to careful treatment and conscientious oral care, your implants can serve You for a lifetime, which can be burdened as if they were your own teeth.
Although, implantation is considered to be a routine procedure it is very important that patients keep the rules or specifications following the operation in order to achieve success.
The most important advice You should keep in mind is not to eat or drink anything until the anesthetic effect is over since until You experience numbness in your jaw (mandible) and tongue You can easily swallow aside or wound the mucous membrane.
In the first few days You should eat mushy or pulpy dishes because hard snacks can easily hurt the sensitive gums. (gingiva) It is not advisable to consume any dairy products in this period since milk protein can serve as a nutrient medium for bacteria. Instead of them, You should have vegetables and fruit rich in vitamins and this way the healing process can be stimulated.
After the implantation it is very important to take your medication in the prescribed dose, considering in particular antibiotics since the fresh wound is exposed to bacteria and to the risk of infections. In order to preserve the health of your gut bacteria it is recommended to take antibiotics as well.
For a short period of time, You have to change your life style as well. So, You have to avoid smoking, consuming alcohol, visiting a swimming pool, solarium and sauna. It is not advisable to do any sports or physical work because they can cause the rupture of sutures and the development of inflammation.
You can start the cleaning of the sewn gums (gingiva) on the next day following the operation with a special toothbrush having very soft bristles with careful movements. Healing can also be helped with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory mouthwash but You should avoid rinsing instead of it You should just turn the mouthwash carefully in your mouth.
Although, it can be disturbing You should not pick the sutures with your tongue or fingers by all costs because with this You risk the danger of tear. Pain and swelling can be soothed with cold gel pouches or if You feel the need, You can take a painkiller as well.
In general, the removal of sutures will take place after 5-10 days following the procedure. The process of ossification takes about six months when the final crown can be placed on the artificial root.
It is essential to keep the suggestions concerning oral hygiene and lifestyle habits in the healing period and during the follow-up visits.
