Do not disturb the wound with the tongue. Do not rinse on the day of surgery. Do not smoke for at least 4 days after the operation, it slows down the healing process and irritates the operated areas.

Post-operative swelling occurs after most oral procedures. Apply ice to the operated area to reduce swelling. Apply an ice pack for 20 minutes, remove it for 20 minutes, and continue at this rate for the first few hours after surgery. Swelling is expected to be maximum 48 hours after implant placement.

Follow a soft diet until the day of suture removal. You can eat anything except small hard pieces such as rusks, nuts, as long as you chew on the opposite side of the operation. Drink plenty of fluids and limit alcohol use.

The day after surgery, start rinsing with chlorhexidine 0.12% 2 times a day (Plak-out, chlorexil, Plac control, Eludril, Periokin, Eladent Care 012) until sutures are removed. If you are not given chlorhexidine for mouthwash, you can use warm salt water for washing 2-3 times a day. Do not brush your teeth on the day of surgery and do not brush the surgery area until the stitches are removed. A little blood on the toothbrush is normal.

You will feel pain for the first few days after surgery. Use the pain relievers recommended by your dentist. Usually, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are sufficient to treat the pain. Avoid aspirin as it can interfere with the clotting process and cause bleeding. If you are given narcotic pain relievers (eg Lonarid), do not drive or operate machinery while under the influence. An increase in pain after the 3rd day is not expected. If pain persists despite medication, contact your doctor.

If you have been prescribed antibiotics, take them exactly as directed and for the length of time recommended by your dentist. Report any side effects such as rash or diarrhea to your doctor. Infection after the placement of dental implants is rare. But if you experience fever, persistent swelling and pain, or discharge of pus, contact your doctor.

If you bleed in the first few days, don't worry. Avoid alcohol and hot drinks and foods. When you are bleeding, do not rinse your mouth. Moisten a gauze pad or tea bag with some warm water, place it on the area and hold it firmly for 30 minutes. Try not to lie down for a while, don't spit and put ice on the outside. Contact your dentist if you are still bleeding 2 days after surgery.

Nausea can be caused by analgesic-anti-inflammatory drugs. Try to drink plenty of fluids. Also non-carbonated soft drinks help to deal with nausea.

Bruising of the skin is to be expected and may last for weeks and may extend to the neck.

Local anesthetics are active for 24-28 hours. If you experience numbness beyond this period, notify your doctor. Loss or change of sensation in the lower lip, tongue, cheeks, chin, gums or teeth can occur if nerves near the area where implants were placed are injured. Usually the loss of sensation is temporary, but it can also be permanent. Report the numbness to the dentist if it persists.

May occur due to swelling after surgery. As the swelling increases, the trismus will decrease. If trismus persists, call your doctor. Complications from the sinus cavity: If your implants have been placed in the posterior region of the upper jaw, there may be complications from the sinus cavity. Sinus symptoms such as nasal congestion or heaviness or severe pain should be reported to your dentist.

Your doctor has placed stitches that will either be absorbed in 2-3 weeks or you will be asked to return to the office to have them removed.