ข้อปฏิบัติหลังผ่าตัดรากฟันเทียม

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Care of the mouth following a surgical procedure is essential in the healing process. There is a certain amount of swelling, discoloration, discomfort and bleeding which can be expected.

1.Bleeding You may notice that there are small amounts of blood in the saliva which can make your saliva appear quite red. This is normal and may be noticed the rest of the day after the procedure.
2. SMOKING Smoking should be stopped after you undergo a surgery. Cigarette smoke chemicals in your body slows down the healing and success of the implant.
3. PAIN. It is normal for you to experience discomfort after surgery. But there are things you can do to somehow minimize pain. Take two Tylenol, Nuprin, Advil, or similar non-aspirin pain reliever every 3 to 4 hours until bedtime to ease the pain. This should be taken before the anesthesia wears off. It is also important to take it as instructed on the label if pain medication is prescribed.
4. NAUSEA Taking pain medications on an empty stomach usually causes nausea. But you can lessen it by preceding each pain pill with soft food, and taking the pill with a large glass of water.
5. SWELLING To minimize swelling, apply an ice bag to the face over the affected area. Apply for 15 minutes, then remove for 15 minutes. Continue this for the rest of the day.
6. NUMBNESS The local anesthetic will surely cause numbness for several hours after the procedure.Avoid to bite, chew, pinch, or scratch the numb area.
7. Sutures: If your dentist placed sutures (stitches) to guide the healing of your tissues, you should expect them to resorb or fall out on their own in 1 to 3 weeks. If your dentist has placed sutures that need to be removed, a second appointment will be made to do this.
8. Grafting: If any bone grafting or socket preservation materials were placed, you may notice some white material or small particles of grafting material that work their way out. This is normal, but you should assure that you do your best to avoid disturbing the area as it heals.

ข้อปฏิบัติหลังผ่าตัดรากฟันเทียม

Care of the mouth following a surgical procedure is essential in the healing process. There is a certain amount of swelling, discoloration, discomfort and bleeding which can be expected.
1.Bleeding  You may notice that there are small amounts of blood in the saliva which can make your saliva appear quite red. This is normal and may be noticed the rest of the day after the procedure.
2. SMOKING  Smoking should be stopped after you undergo a surgery. Cigarette smoke chemicals in your body slows down the healing and success of the implant.
3. PAIN. It is normal for you to experience discomfort after surgery. But there are things you can do to somehow minimize pain. Take two Tylenol, Nuprin, Advil, or similar non-aspirin pain reliever every 3 to 4 hours until bedtime to ease the pain. This should be taken before the anesthesia wears off.  It is also important to take it as instructed on the label if pain medication is prescribed.
4. NAUSEA  Taking pain medications on an empty stomach usually causes nausea. But you can lessen it by preceding each pain pill with soft food, and taking the pill with a large glass of water.
5. SWELLING  To minimize swelling, apply an ice bag to the face over the affected area. Apply for 15 minutes, then remove for 15 minutes. Continue this for the rest of the day.
6. NUMBNESS  The local anesthetic will surely cause numbness for several hours after the procedure.Avoid  to bite, chew, pinch, or scratch the numb area.
7. Sutures:  If your dentist placed sutures (stitches) to guide the healing of your tissues, you should expect them to resorb or fall out on their own in 1 to 3 weeks.  If your dentist has placed sutures that need to be removed, a second appointment will be made to do this. 
8. Grafting:  If any bone grafting or socket preservation materials were placed, you may notice some white material or small particles of grafting material that work their way out.  This is normal, but you should assure that you do your best to avoid disturbing the area as it heals.
Also, please be careful in doing these activities after surgery.
1. BRUSHING
It is recommended not to brush your teeth for the first 8 hours after surgery. When 8 hours is over, you can brush but just avoid the affected area for 3 more days.
2. RINSING
You should also avoid all rinsing or swishing for 24 hours after the surgery. After 24 hours you may begin gentle rinsing with a saltwater solution (1/2 teaspoon salt + 1/2 teaspoon soda + 8 ounces warm water). Do not use avoid commercial mouth rinses. Ask for a prescription of antimicrobial mouthrinse.
3. DIET
Have a soft diet for the first two days. You can go back to the normal regular meals as soon as you are able after the first two days. Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol for 48 hours.
4. STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES
After leaving the office, rest and avoid strenuous activities for the remainder of the day. Keep your blood pressure lower to reduce bleeding and aid healing.

Additional Things to Remember:
1. Take antibiotics as directed.
If you were given an antibiotic prescription, take all of them as directed. For women,  some antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use alternate birth control methods for two months.
2. Avoid blowing your nose.
Avoid blowing your nose or playing a wind musical instrument for one week if your sinus was involved in the procedure. Use of decongestant medications might be recommended.
3. Removable Appliances and Dentures
Your dentist will give you specific instructions about your prosthesis. Your denture might be adjusted or significantly modified to avoid putting any pressure on the new implants before healing. In certain cases you will need to go without your dentures for days or weeks after the implants are put on. Until a new non-removable one can be made, a temporary removable appliance applied.
4. Follow-up Appointments
Sutures have to be removed. So, you may need to return to the office within the first 14 days.  You may need to return after the implant has done to have it exposed in preparation for the final procedure.Please call your dentist if you experience the following:

• uncontrollable pain
• excessive or severe bleeding
• marked fever
• excessive warm swelling occurring a few days after the procedure

reactions to medications, especially rash, itching, or breathing problems
We want you to have faster healing once you leave our clinic so we are suggesting to follow these instructions properly. These will greatly add to your comfort and will help you avoid untoward events resulting from the procedure.

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If you have had sinus related procedures (e.g. – sinus lift with bone grafting) or sinus involvement from another procedure like a tooth extraction:

• Take antibiotic and pain medication as directed.
• Take an over-the-counter nasal decongestant in pill form for 7-10 days (e.g. Sudafed / Claritin-D).
• Do not forcefully spit for 1 week.
• Do not use a straw for 2 weeks.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not forcefully blow your nose for at least two weeks, even though your sinus may feel “stuffy” or there may be some nasal drainage.
• When sneezing, keep your mouth open to avoid potential increased sinus pressure.
  Slight bleeding from the nose is not uncommon for several days after surgery.
• Drainage of saline from nose during salt water rinsing may be common for several days after surgery.
• Please keep our office advised of any changes in your condition, especially if drainage or pain increases or persists beyond 2 weeks post surgery.  It is important that you keep all future follow up appointments.