What to Expect After Dental Implant Surgery
Dental implants are very realistic and natural feeling, and dental implant surgery is recognized as being one of the most commonly performed dental procedures in the world today. If you are having problems with your teeth, whether you have broken a tooth or are having gum problems, dental implant surgery may be the perfect choice for you.
The surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, meaning that the patient does not have to stay overnight, and is usually able to be released right after the surgery and carry on their regular day to day activities. Specifically, how the surgery is performed depends on the type of implant that is used, and you will have to determine this with your dentist beforehand. Keep in mind that if your jawbone is not thick enough or if it is too soft, you may need to have bone grafting done before you will be able to proceed with the surgery. All of these issues will be discussed and figured out beforehand.
After Dental Implant Surgery
It is important to be prepared for what happens after dental implant surgery, just as you would with any other type of procedure. After dental implant oral surgery, whether you have the surgery in one stage or multiple stages you may experience some discomfort.
You may notice that you have swelling of your gums and face after dental implant surgery, or that there is bruising of your skin and gums. Another common complaint after dental implant surgery is pain at the implant site, which is completely normal and you should be able to take over the counter pain medication such as Tylenol or Advil to help with the pain if you need it.
There are also rarer symptoms that one may experience after dental implant surgery which are also normal. Stiffness of the jaw muscles for one, which may occur, or an inability to fully open your mouth.
If you are experiencing any symptoms that are painful or uncomfortable enough that you think something may be wrong or need stronger pain medication, you should make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible so they can take a look at the dental implant site and check that everything is okay. The risk of infection from this procedure is very rare but could cause serious complications if left untreated so if you are experiencing more pain than is normal you should definitely seek a medical professional's opinion.
