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Information for patients undergoing implant procedures

You have been scheduled for an implant procedure. Prior to your appointment we want to inform you about what to expect afterwards.

At the completion of the procedure we will review all of the post-treatment instructions. These are written down and will be given to you at that time.

The instruction sheet also contains diet instructions. You may wish to be on a softer diet following the procedure. We have food recommendations listed for you.

If you have the type of case where you must go without teeth for ten to fourteen days, you need to make provisions for a semi-liquid type of diet. You may wish to try several nutritional supplements such as Ensure or Slimfast to determine which products have the taste that you prefer. We recommend that you try several products prior to the procedure so that you will have the ability to make these preparations in advance.

Please make provisions to apply an ice pack following the procedure. We recommend that you keep ice on and off every five to ten minutes throughout the day. This will help minimize any post-treatment swelling and discomfort.

Please obtain your post-treatment medications in advance. This will give you the opportunity to begin taking the medications prior to the procedure. This helps reduce post-treatment pain and swelling. Please call the office if you have any questions about this recommendation.

We realize that most people are a bit anxious prior to any procedure. If you like, we can prescribe medication to help you relax. If you desire such medication, you will need to let us know well in advance and will need to arrange to have someone drive you to the office and drive you home.

If you have any additional questions prior to the procedure, please do not hesitate to call.

Instructions for diet following implant or perio surgery

It is most important to maintain a nutritious diet at all times particularly during the healing period. People who maintain a good diet of soft foods generally feel better, have less discomfort and heal faster. The foods listed below are planned to provide adequate vitamins and minerals. Foods containing tomatoes, onions, pepper, or spices of any kind may be irritating and should be avoided. Fruit juices may cause a burning sensation unless taken through a straw.

BREAKFAST

Milk; hot chocolate, tea, coffee.
Fruit juices (through a straw if necessary). Stewed fruits, prunes or similar fruits should be well mashed.
Cooked cereals, such as: Oatmeal, Wheateena, Cream of Wheat.
Eggs—soft boiled, scrambled, poached, or soft fried. Bread—whole wheat preferred.

LUNCH AND DINNER

Broth, Bouillon, soups, stews.
Ground beef, soft broiled.
Baked or broiled fish.
Broiled or stewed chicken (finely chopped).
Potatoes (baked, boiled or whipped). Asparagus, peas carrots lima beans, string beans.
Noodles, cheese and macaroni.
Cottage cheese, cream cheese, canned, cooked or stewed fruits.
Fresh vegetable juices, cooked vegetables.
Milkshakes, ice cream, puddings, jello and custards.
A blender may be used to liquefy foods. You must eat at least three balanced meals daily.

REMEMBER: You may eat any soft foods that do not irritate. You may chew if it is not uncomfortable to do so. You may lose part of the dressing around the teeth as your ability to chew improves but this can be replaced easily.

If there are any questions, please call the office.

IMPORTANT: A hungry person becomes irritable and nervous. It has been scientifically proven that a patient in this state is more susceptible to pain. The importance of a good diet cannot be overly stressed, especially following surgery.

Take a multi-vitamin that contains Vitamins C, E, and Zinc twice a day

EAT WELL AND YOU WILL FEEL WELL