Implant Surgery Preoperative & Post Operative Instructions

Preoperative Instructions

■ As you will be having the procedure under local anaesthetic (injections in the mouth only); you can eat and drink lightly prior to the procedure.

■ If you can use Corsodyl mouthwash up to the day of surgery this may reduce the risk of infection.

■ Do not wear any makeup, face creams, lipstick and please be clean-shaven if possible.

■ Smoking cessation protocol, if relevant, should be followed for 6 weeks preoperatively to help improve healing and reduce the risk of infection and failure. The incidence of implant failure is doubled in smokers.

Postoperative Instructions

■ Please arrange for someone to accompany you and drive you home in case you are feeling tired after the procedure.

■ A few days absence from work is sometimes required for recovery, although this is highly variable, many of our patients return to work the following day with no problems.

■ A course of antibiotics will be prescribed for pre and post-operative use to reduce the risk of infection. Antibiotics may interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Therefore, females will need to use some additional form of birth control for one complete cycle besides just birth control pills after a course of antibiotics is completed.

■ Bleeding may occur after surgery, but this can usually be resolved by applying pressure with a gauze pack or clean handkerchief for 20 minutes. If this does not stop, you should contact us.

■ Taking painkillers regularly rather than when the pain starts will be more effective.

■ It may be useful to place an icepack wrapped in a towel (not directly on your skin) on your jaw to reduce swelling and bruising.

■ Please refrain from exercise and effort for 24 hours.

■ You must clean your mouth as normal.

■ After the first day you can continue to rinse several times a day with warm saline rinse.

Long-term maintenance and good oral hygiene are important for long-term survival of your implants.

Please call Artiste Studios if

■ You are experiencing symptoms more intense or of longer duration than those described above.

■ If excessive bleeding, undue pain or other symptoms occur contact us for advice without delay.

We start to prepare for your treatment once your appointments are confirmed. As your treatment involves long appointments with preparation starting at least 2 days prior to your appointment, should you cancel or reschedule with short notice, the cancellation fees will be payable in accordance with our General Terms & Conditions.

Your treatment will be phased and carried out according to your clinical need, and as such, payment arrangements are in full prior to the start of treatment based on the estimated fees.