Recovering from implant surgery

In many cases, patients report that dental implants are less troublesome than having teeth removed. With modern anesthesia and close attention to post operative care, you can expect minimal discomfort. In any event there will probably be some dull pain, which can be lessened by taking pain relief tables over 2-5 days.

The bone will feel sore and the surrounding gums tender and swollen. But during the first week, this discomfort will gradually subside. Depending of the type of implant and replacement teeth selected, the total healing time can range from a few weeks to six or more months.