(406) 728-8910Pre- & Post-Operative Instructions
Pre-Operation Sedation Instructions
- A light meal may be eaten no later than 4 hours prior to your appointment.
- It is okay to have small amounts of clear liquids.
- No caffeine the day of appointment, (coffee, tea, sodas etc.).
- Wear short-sleeved, loose-fitting clothing.
- Medication normally taken should be taken unless instructed otherwise. A light meal may be taken with medication if necessary.
- No aspirin or aspirin containing products 10 days prior to your appointment, unless other arrangements have been made.
- No ibuprofen or ibuprofen containing products the day before and the day of surgery.
- If you live out of town, bring any prescribed medication with you.
- Ladies, please avoid any facial make-up and nail polish.
- You must have an adult to drive you home after the procedure.
- Do not plan to operate machinery for 24 hours after the appointment.
- Do not take a bus or taxi.
Post-operative Instructions
- You must be accompanied by a friend or relative.
- In order to avoid any complications and to be in compliance with traffic regulations, etc., any patient accepting a sedation appointment must agree not to drive a vehicle or operate machinery the same day; not to undertake responsible business matters; not to drink alcohol.
- Please take 2 or 3 Advil (Ibuprofen) every 6 hours for the first 24 hours following surgery if tolerated well.
- Post-operative pain should be controlled by the analgesic tablets prescribed. Please call if this is not the case and further recommendations will be given.
- Due to the effects of the sedative medications and/or narcotic pain relievers you must use caution in your activities. Do not operate any machinery, drive a car or drink any alcohol while under the influence of these medications.
- There may be some post-operative swelling. Ice packs, alternating, ten minutes on and ten minutes off, may be used to limit this the first day. Hot compresses can be used beginning the 4th day to eliminate swelling that has occurred. Keep head elevated while resting.
- There may be slight bleeding or discoloration of saliva for several hours after surgery. This should correct itself.
- The periodontal dressing protects the surgical wound. Generally the loss of the dressing is not of concern, unless there are problems with pain or bleeding.
- Avoid hot foods and drinks the day of the procedure. Please limit yourself to a semi-soft diet.
- Avoid vigorous rinsing today, beginning tomorrow, rinse with chlorhexidine. Please do not use a drinking straw during the post-operative period.
- Do not brush directly on the dressing, brush and floss your other teeth as usual.
- You may follow your regular daily activities, but avoid excessive exertion.
- Please call if there is a problem with:
- Excessive bleeding
- Pain not controlled by pain medication
- Any reaction to a medication
- Any nausea following the taking of the analgesic and antibiotic tablets
Post Sinus Elevation or Implant Instructions
- If tolerated well, take 2 or 3 Advil (Ibuprofen) every 6 hours for the first 24 to 72 hours following surgery.
- Post-operative pain should be controlled by the Advil and analgesic tablets prescribed. The pain pills should only be taken if they are needed in addition to Advil. Please call if this is not the case and further recommendations will be given.
- There may be some post-operative swelling and bruising. Ice packs should be used, alternating 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off, for the first 72 hours. Beginning day 4, hot, moist compresses may be used to assist in eliminating swelling that has occurred.
- There may be slight bleeding or discoloration of saliva for several hours after surgery. This should correct itself.
- Avoid hot drinks and foods the day of the procedure. Do not use a drinking straw during the post-operative period. Limit yourself to a semi-soft diet and do any chewing opposite of the surgical site, if possible.
- Rinse gently with your Perioguard (Chlorhexidene) 2 to 3 times a day. The day after treatment, also rinse with lightly salted warm water.
- If sinus elevation surgery was done, refrain from blowing your nose for the next 2 to 3 weeks. Please just wipe your nose gently. If you must sneeze, do so with your mouth open.
- Rest during the first post-operative days is essential. Ease back into your normal activities, but avoid excessive exertion. With increased movement, you may experience increased discomfort.
- Please call if there is a problem with:
- Excessive bleeding
- Pain not controlled by pain medication
- Any reaction or nausea caused by the medications