Aftercare: implant surgery & dentures

• ·Care for the site as you would after an extraction, follow the tooth-removal instructions.
• ·Suture removal is done two weeks after implant placement.

• ·Wear the denture for short durations at first; increase gradually. Eat a soft diet with it.
• ·If it feels uncomfortable, remove the denture, massage the area with a clean finger, and try again after a day. If soreness persists, call the clinic for an adjustment.
• ·Chew from both sides. Biting with the side teeth gives better stability.
• ·Avoid biting with the front teeth, as it can lift the denture off the gums.
• ·Rest your tongue on the palate consciously.
• ·Pain during swallowing may just need a minor base adjustment.
• ·Extra saliva at first is normal and settles down.
• ·Practice reading aloud to adjust your speech.

• ·Clean food debris with a denture brush on the tooth surface; wipe the tissue side with damp cotton.
• ·Remove dentures at night and soak them in water.
• ·Never ignore irritation or soreness, schedule an appointment immediately.

Wondering what this means for your teeth? Book a 15-minute consultation.