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Pre-Op Instructions
Instructions PRIOR to
Periodontal/Implant Surgery Appointment
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Dress comfortably and wear short
sleeves.
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Women, please do not wear make-up
(including nail polish).
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Do not wear contact lenses or
jewelry.
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If prescribed, take your antibiotic
as directed and ten of the Decadron (Dexamethasone) one hour
before your surgery. Further instructions will be given to
you on the day of your surgery. Take these with enough water
to get them down but no more.
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Do not eat or drink anything 6
hours prior to surgery.
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On the day of surgery, it is
required that someone bring you and take you home due to the
medication that is used.
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If you are on any type of
medication for heart, blood pressure, etc., please take your
normal dosage.
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If taking aspirin or any medication
containing aspirin, discontinue 5 days prior to surgery.
Post-Op Instructions
Instructions FOLLOWING
Periodontal/Implant Surgery
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NO alcoholic drinks or
tobacco for 24 hours after surgery.
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Lie down and rest when you get
home. Avoid exertion for the first 24 hours. You may
participate in any activity as long as you feel up to it.
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DO NOT rinse your mouth for
the first 24 hours. After this period, warm salt water (1/2
tsp in medium glass of warm water) may be used several times a
day. Cloroseptic spray can also be used as an oral
freshener.
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Some oozing of blood can be
expected during the first 24 hours. You many want to cover
your pillow with a towel. If the bleeding seems excessive,
apply a moistened tea bag (non-herbal) to the area and hold with
pressure for 15-20 minutes. Repeat is necessary.
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Have something cold for your first
meal after surgery, such as a milk shake, ice cream, Jell-O,
etc. Try and maintain a HIGH PROTEIN DIET, which is
essential for normal healing. Nutrament or Ensure are good
liquid diets. Avoid using a straw. Do not chew
anything that will break the dressing.
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If the medication prescribed to
control the discomfort results in an upset stomach or nausea, this
may be minimized by taking the pill with milk and/or a small bite
to eat.
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To help control swelling, apply an
ice bag wrapped in a towel to the areas treated. Apply this
for 15 minutes and leave off for 15 minutes. Do this for
several hours the first day only.
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If you are using a water pik,
discontinue use. You may brush and floss the area of your
mouth NOT covered by the dressing AFTER the first 24 hours.
Brush the chewing surface of your teeth lightly.
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The protective dressing should stay
in until you are seen for the removal of the sutures. If a
small piece is lost and you experience no discomfort, do not be
concerned. If a large piece is lost of the dressing loosens,
contact our office.
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Gentle tooth brushing and flossing
should be started when instructions are given.
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If you should experience severe
pain, bleeding, skin rash or nausea, contact the doctor at (602)
840-4100 or after office hours at Dr. Watkins' home at (602)
840-9267.
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Some patients may experience slight
constipation due to medication and/or lack of exercise and
diet. In this case, canned fruits, such as peaches,
apricots, and/or cooked prunes should be added to your diet.
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