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Before & after treatment
Practical questions before surgery and throughout recovery.
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Search the guideHow to prepare for dental implant surgery
Discuss medicines, health conditions, transport and remaining questions with your dental team before treatment.
Read articleDental implant aftercare: a practical guide
Eating, cleaning, rest and follow-up: organise recovery around the instructions from your dental team.
Read articleWhat to eat after dental implant surgery
Plan meals around the procedure, any temporary restoration and the instructions given by your dental team.
Read articleCoffee after dental implant surgery
Consider drink temperature, numbness and your wound-care instructions before returning to your usual routine.
Read articleSleeping after dental implant surgery
Plan rest and follow your personalised aftercare instructions if you experience discomfort at night.
Read articleSwelling after dental implant surgery
Monitor how swelling changes and understand when to contact your dental team for assessment.
Read articleCold packs after dental implant surgery
Understand your instructions for external cooling and the need to protect your skin.
Read articleAntibiotics and dental implant surgery
Understand a prescription and the questions to ask about taking it and reporting possible side effects.
Read articleOral hygiene after dental implant surgery
Keep your mouth clean during healing using the instructions given for the fresh surgical site.
Read articleDental implant follow-up appointments
Understand healing checks, restoration reviews and long-term maintenance appointments and why each matters.
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