{"id":37,"date":"2022-05-06T15:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T15:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cappellodental.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2022-06-06T15:50:47","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T15:50:47","slug":"what-to-expect-when-recovering-from-all-on-4-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cappellodental.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/06\/what-to-expect-when-recovering-from-all-on-4-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect When Recovering from All-on-4 Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you need to have most or all of your teeth replaced, All-on-4 dental implants are a great option because you can get all the benefits of dental implants with just 4 implant posts. The dental implants are placed surgically, which means you may want to do a little prep work to ensure you can rest and relax to speed healing in the days following the procedure. Keep reading to learn what to expect during the recovery process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What to Know About All-on-4 Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With All-on-4 dental implants, your dental implant posts are placed and restored on the same day. Thanks to recent advancements in implant dentistry, patients can experience greater comfort during and after the procedure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist will discuss your anesthesia options with you, which include oral conscious sedation or even general anesthesia in some cases. Further measures will be taken to minimize bleeding after the surgery. Following your dentist\u2019s instructions closely will help you have a speedy recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long It Takes to Heal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike with traditional dental implants, which require up to 8 months of recovery in some cases, All-on-4 dental implant patients are back to their normal routines with minor adjustments just a few days after placement. In the months after the procedure, the dental implants will grow together with the jaw bone to provide a sturdy foundation for your new teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Eat After All-on-4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The one thing you will need to prepare for during your recovery from All-on-4 is adjustments to your diet. It is recommended that patients eat a liquid diet right after placement, as you will likely be experiencing swelling, tenderness in the gums, and maybe even slight bleeding. All are normal side effects and can be minimized by following the proper foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of what to eat on a liquid diet include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n