Full Mouth Rehabilitation RecoveryTimeline & What to Expect
- Recovery from full mouth implant surgery is faster than most patients expect - especially with immediate loading protocols that provide functional teeth the same day.
Recovery Timeline
Recovery from full mouth implant surgery is faster than most patients expect - especially with immediate loading protocols that provide functional teeth the same day.
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Recovery Timeline
| Timeframe | What to Expect | What You Can Eat |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0 (surgery day) | Mild to moderate swelling. Numbness subsiding. | Liquid diet - soups, smoothies, protein shakes |
| Day 1-3 | Swelling peaks (day 2-3). Mild bruising possible. Prescribed pain medication effective. | Soft foods - mashed potato, yoghurt, scrambled eggs |
| Day 4-7 | Swelling subsiding. Mild discomfort only. Return to normal daily activities. | Soft-cooked foods - pasta, fish, steamed vegetables |
| Week 2-4 | Healing well. Provisional teeth fully functional. | Most normal foods (avoid very hard/crunchy items) |
| Month 2-3 | Osseointegration progressing. Gums fully healed. | Normal diet |
| Month 4-6 | Osseointegration complete. Ready for definitive prosthesis. | Unrestricted diet |
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Managing Recovery in New Delhi
Most Italy patients are walking, eating soft foods, and exploring Delhi within 48 hours of surgery. Our post-operative protocol includes:
- Prescribed medications: Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, pain relief, and chlorhexidine mouthwash
- Daily check-ins: Our patient coordinator contacts you each day during your stay
- Follow-up appointments: At 48 hours, day 5, and day 7-10 post-surgery
- Diet guidance: Detailed meal recommendations compatible with Delhi restaurant options
- Emergency access: 24/7 phone line to your treating doctor during your stay
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Flying Home After Surgery
Most patients fly home 7-10 days after surgery with no issues. Flying after dental implant surgery is generally safe once:
- Swelling is under control
- No active bleeding
- You can maintain oral hygiene
- Pain is manageable with over-the-counter medication
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Long-Term Care
After returning home:
- Month 1: Remote video follow-up with Stunning Dentistry
- Month 3: Remote check-in + local dentist exam (coordinated by us)
- Month 6: Optional return visit for definitive prosthesis (if not delivered during first trip)
- Annual: Remote check-in + local dentist hygiene/maintenance visit
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Specialist-only treatment planning
- Remote file review before travel
- Evidence-led treatment checkpoints
No waiting list for eligible cases
- Remote file review before travel
- Evidence-led treatment checkpoints
Trip coordinated with care timeline
- Remote file review before travel
- Evidence-led treatment checkpoints
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