Mokgok Dental Clinic_4. Organizing the lifestyle management guidelines for the day before and the day of implant surgery

Hello.

So that you don’t end up worrying unnecessarily,

Mokgok Dental Clinic, Seoul Dia Dental Clinic, is here to organize and share only the information you need right now.

In the previous post,

we talked about how much you should share about the medications you are currently taking before implant surgery,

and when adjustments are needed.

“Can I just keep taking my medicine?”

“Do I need to stop because of dental treatment?”

These were questions that came up very often in the consultation room.

If you haven’t seen Part 3 yet,

reading that first will make today’s content connect much more smoothly.

(The medication topic is more important than you might think.)

Now, today is the next step.

When discussing implant surgery ahead of time, this question always comes up.

“Doctor,

what should I be careful about the day before and on the day itself?”

So today,

as Part 4 of the pre-implant surgery series,

let’s organize only the practical guidelines under the theme of

[Let’s avoid these things the day before and the day of surgery!]

This is not meant to scare you.

It’s not telling you to change your whole lifestyle.

Just this much is enough.

The day before and the day of an implant surgery

You only need to follow these exact points.

1. Please take a day off from alcohol

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“Isn’t one beer okay?”

We get this question a lot.

To get straight to the point,

you should avoid alcohol at least for the day before.

Alcohol

increases bleeding,

reduces the effect of anesthesia,

and slows recovery.

Implant surgery goes more smoothly when the body is calm.

Taking a break from alcohol for one day beforehand is the cleanest choice.

2. Pause smoking starting the day before

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Smoking

reduces blood flow to the gums

and slows wound healing.

In particular, smoking right before surgery directly affects the early healing process at the implant site.

“I’m honestly not sure I can quit completely..."

Yes, that is the reality.

So this is what we recommend.

Please stop starting the day before surgery.

And after surgery, it is best to rest from smoking for at least one week,

and ideally for about two weeks if possible.

For implants,

the period when they first settle is the most important.

If you avoid smoking during this time,

the speed at which the gums settle

and the stability of recovery will definitely be different.

It is a short break,

but it makes a surprisingly big difference in the outcome.

“Let’s just hold off a little.”

That mindset helps you use your implant for a long time.

3. Eat lightly before you come in

(It depends on the anesthesia method)

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Most implant surgeries are performed under local anesthesia, so fasting is not necessary.

However, it is best to avoid coming in too full or completely on an empty stomach.

About 2 to 3 hours before surgery,

something easy on the stomach, such as porridge or a light meal, is appropriate.

However, it is different if you are planning a sedated implant procedure.

Because sedatives are used,

we usually advise fasting for 6 hours before surgery.

Even for the same implant procedure,

the preparation differs depending on the anesthesia method.

That is the only thing you need to remember.

4. Getting enough sleep is the most important thing

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I really want to emphasize this.

If you come in after not sleeping enough,

your tension increases,

pain feels stronger,

and recovery slows down.

Implant surgery is easier when your body has enough strength.

Don’t push through it the day before.

Get plenty of rest and come in.

The day after a good night’s sleep

and the day after poor sleep,

the body’s response is clearly different.

5. Keep your schedule relaxed on the day of surgery

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On the day of the implant surgery,

there are quite a few cases where people say,

“I have plans right after this.”

But just as important as the surgery itself

is what happens afterward.

• Don’t move around in a rush

• Avoid going straight to work or traveling

• Rest at home for a while

This kind of breathing room

makes recovery much easier.

Let’s summarize today’s post at a glance!

For the day before and the day of implant surgery,

just remember these five points.

1. Take a break from alcohol the day before

2. Pause smoking starting the day before

3. Eat lightly before coming in

4. Get enough sleep

5. Keep your schedule relaxed on the day of surgery

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At Mokgok Seoul Dia Dental Clinic,

we never rush to say that implants should be done no matter what.

We first look together at whether your condition is okay right now,

whether today is the right day,

or whether it would be better to postpone a little.

“Would this be okay?”

“Would next week be better?”

Questions like these

can be asked comfortably at any time.

That is the beginning of a consultation.^^

In the next part,

we’ll prepare a full series on the care points you must follow after implant surgery

and organize them in a realistic way again.

Thank you for reading today’s post.

This has been Mokgok Dental Clinic Seoul Dia Dental Clinic.

[This post was written in accordance with the Medical Service Act for the purpose of providing proper information about dental surgery and procedures. Because infection and side effects may occur after surgery, you should decide on surgery (or procedures) only after thorough consultation with a qualified medical professional. ]

[Seoul Dia Dental Clinic implant surgery pre-op precautions series]

1. Pre-implant surgery checklist

2. Key precautions by systemic disease

3. Taking medication before implants, whether to stop or not

4. Things to avoid the day before and the day of implant surgery