Our patients who have had All-on-4® implant surgery are relieved to find how smooth their recovery goes. In general, recovery takes about 2-6 days, and it’s common to experience tenderness, swelling, and bruising. However, more often than not, our patients can return to work after just a few days of rest.
All-on-4 Implant Surgery Recovery
After surgery, we will provide helpful instructions on how to care for your mouth and the implant sites, including:
- Use ice packs at 15-minute intervals to reduce swelling
- Take pain medication and antibiotics as prescribed
- Eat a soft diet and avoiding hard, crunchy, or spicy foods
- Rinse your mouth with warm salt water
- Avoid smoking or using tobacco products
- Limit physical activity and avoid strenuous exercise for a few days
Following these instructions will improve your comfort, speed your recovery, and help you avoid complications. Also, be sure to attend follow-up appointments with Dr. Albik so he can ensure everything is healing as it should.
Over several months, your implants integrate and fuse with your jawbone. During healing, you need to be careful with your new implants and follow the specific diet we provide.
Do You Have Questions about All-on-4 Implants?
While every patient is different, All-on-4 implant surgery recovery does not last long. You should be able to resume normal activities within a few days to a week post-surgery. If you have other questions or want to learn about All-on-4 implants, please contact our Elk Grove, CA, dental office.