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After your dental implant procedure, the pain and discomfort should be minimal as you are under anesthesia. However, the anesthesia typically wears off 2-4 hours after surgery, and you may experience slight throbbing or pressure in the jaw area where your new implant has been placed.
Your dentist will provide you with a detailed recovery timeline, along with instructions for managing pain and swelling. You may need to take pain relievers during this initial stage of healing in order to minimize any discomfort during this period of healing.
It is essential to follow your dentist's post-surgical instructions closely. By keeping your gums healthy and free of infection, you will have the best chances for successful placement of a dental implant.
Recovering from dental implant procedures varies, depending on a variety of factors. These include the number of teeth being replaced, bone health and whether or not you require bone grafting. Additionally, everyone heals differently.
After your procedure, your dentist will give you specific instructions about how to care for your mouth and implants. These may include resting, avoiding strenuous activity, and altering your diet in order to promote rapid healing.
Once an implant is in place, the body responds to bone damage by creating proteins to coat it and stop bleeding. Platelets in the blood then lay down a scaffold for new bone tissue to grow around it.
Over time, the bone surrounding an implant becomes stronger and as secure as any natural bone in your jaw. Implant integration takes 3-6 months to complete, but once complete, your replacement tooth will be just as stable as a natural one as long as proper care is taken for the life of the implant.
