Post Operative Instructions
After Bone Grafting

A non-dissolving suture and tissue glue was placed over the bone graft and will need to be removed in 10-14 days.

A soft diet is recommended at the bone graft site. No chewing over the bone grafted area, try to push any food to the opposite side of the mouth.

Avoid straws, spitting, and smoking for 5 days to allow graft material stabilization.

Brush area lightly. Use your prescribed Chlorhexidine rinse and swab the area with a Q-tip until you return for your post- operative appointment. You can brush the surrounding area. It is very important to keep the area clean.

There is to be no physical activity (exercise, etc.) for at least 5 days following the procedure. Also, there is to be no lifting more than 15 lbs.

An antibiotic was prescribed to prevent infection, make sure you finish entire prescription.

For pain, please use over the counter medications first; these may include Advil, Motrin or Ibuprofen. You may take up to 3 tablets (600mg) every 6 hours for 3 days. If you need something stronger, use the prescribed medication given to you. Do NOT take Tylenol (Acetaminophen) if you are also using the prescription pain medication; the prescription already contains Tylenol.

Make sure you have food or liquid in your stomach when taking these medications to reduce stomach distress such as nausea or vomiting. Do NOT take more medicine than directed.

A certain amount of pain following bone grafting is not uncommon. Severity of pain is usually related to the condition of the teeth before extractions or the difficulty in removing the teeth. After 3 days, the pain should be minimal.