Implant Post Operative Guide

Your implant has been placed using a laser and special instruments. The procedure has been carefully completed to heal quickly. The implant is perfectly sized for the opening so there should be minimal bleeding if any. Usually there is no active bleeding from the site.

Day ONE: take medications prescribed which is usually 3 Advil or 2 Tylenol every 6 - 8 hours and antibiotic every 8 – 12 hours depending on the prescription brush gently around the immediate surgical site but care for your mouth carefully but as usual.  We encourage you to take a probiotic during your time on antibiotic but staggered 2 hours before or after in timing from your antibiotic.

Try not to touch the surgical site while chewing or brushing. Do Not Rinse or Swish Vigorously today. Do not drink liquids through a straw.

Day TWO: Usually with our advanced methods, by now pain and swelling are starting to calm down. Continue 3 Advil and 2 Tylenol for a full 24 hours from your surgery. If you have little to no pain you may reduce the pain medicine accordingly. Continue your antibiotic until the bottle is completely used up. Clean around the surgical area gently and care for the rest of the mouth as usual. Rinse the area gently once morning and once evening with Salt water or Peridex™ (if provided).

Day THREE: We typically expect that pain medication is minimal by this time. Continue your antibiotic as prescribed. Salt water or Peridex™ rinses continue twice a day. Try not to focus on or overclean the area, our goal is to keep the surgical site relatively undisturbed.  After day three you may gently clean the area as we would have discussed with you.

If pain or swelling is increasing at this time or you have an unexpected question, please call the office during the day 212-888-3570 or text Dr. Stange Cell if in the evenings 631-807-2205

We are proud to have over 15 years of experience with the BioHorizons™ implant system.

Their patented innovative laser lock design and commitment to quality manufacturing has more than 30 years of proven results worldwide.

Please return for your re-evaluation as observation, focused maintenance and early intervention is the best to obtain our desired outcome.