Will I Need Time Off Work to Recover From My Dental Implant Procedure?

 After a dental implant procedure, the essential part of its success is recovery. It is time the wounds heal, and the implant settles well in the jawbone.
It would be best to consider several factors that influence the time you take off work to recover.
The number of implants

Patients who receive one or two implants have a quick recovery. That means they return to work after a brief time. If you receive more than two implants, you will have to be a little patient. There can be swelling and other post-surgery effects that will affect your return to work.

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Bone grafting

Some dental implants procedure will require bone grafting. Bone grafting is where the dentist or surgeon uses tissue from somewhere else in the body to augment the implant site. Some procedures don't require grafting, while others do. Other times the grafting is minor, and in other cases, it is complex.
The time you need off depends on if the procedure needs bone grafting and how complex is the grafting.

Dentist’s instructions

Most of the time, we want to get back to work so badly that we ignore the dentist’s orders. However, when you undergo dental implants, it is wise to listen and follow the instructions given. They will notify you of the number of days you need to rest and why.

Will you require time off work to recover? Yes, you will need some time to recover. It would be best if you had some time to rest and heal. Usually, if it’s only one or two implants, you can take a day or two from work. However, this all depends on the procedure that you underwent. A few patients take more than two days off work. Every case is different from the other, right?

If you’re looking to get All-on-4® dental implants or any other type of dental implant, book a consultation with the team at Next Smile™Wollongong. We will provide you with the best treatment and aftercare. For more information, visit our website or book an appointment with one of our dentists.