Implants - “What to Expect from an Endosteal Implant”

• Placement of endosteal implants do not usually create a great deal of pain. Begin with Advil or Mortin first
• Sensitivity to cold on the natural teeth can occur and will disappear gradually with time
• Swelling is to be expected
• Increase Vitamin C intake to 1000-2000 mg per day to aid healing
• Do not apply pressure to the implant with your tongue or fingers
• Do not eat sticky or hard foods 

Do’s and Don’ts 

• Do eat healthy. Proper nutrition will aid healing
• Continue proper oral hygiene 
• Avoid smoking because nicotine can decrease the body’s ability to heal around the implant 

When to call us: Bleeding has not decreased after three days. Numbness persists after initial day of surgery. A temporary becomes loose or fractures. Pain increases after several days. The implant becomes loose.