Treatment with the regenerative product from Straumann® starts a process of regeneration and healing. The process should proceed as undisturbed as possible. You should follow some general rules during the healing period. To avoid disturbing the healing process, do not clean the teeth in the area of the wound for the first few days after the operation.
The following instructions are for the first few weeks after treatment.
Week 1
- Use an antibacterial mouthwash several times a day
- Avoid alcohol, nicotine, coffee, black tea and fresh dairy products
- Avoid the treated area when chewing
- Avoid hard and chewy foods
- Do not clean the treated area with a toothbrush
Weeks 2–6
- Rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash
- Removal of sutures by the treating dentist
- Cleaning of teeth by dental professionals
- Continue to avoid the interdental spaces
From week 6
- Cleaning of teeth by dental professionals
- Clean teeth carefully in the treated area, including the interdental spaces
The treating dentist will schedule regular checkups to check the progress of the healing.
Because every surgical procedure involves potential risks, the patient should consult a dentist before treatment. The patient will be given information on the possible risks during a consultation, and advised as to whether this treatment is suitable. The procedure in the first few weeks after treatment may vary depending on the individual patient. The treating dentist must therefore inform the patient of what to do during this period, and the patient must follow these instructions.
