“How long does swelling last after dental implants?”
I am a 26 year old male. I will have dental implant surgery. How long does swelling last after dental implants?
8 Answers
Swelling is minimal if bone is healthy and stable during placement.
Generally there is not swelling after implant placement. It depends on the process you will be going through for dental implant placement and the location. However, if the surgery is performed by a qualified individual there is usually minimal post surgical discomfort and minimal swelling. If additional procedures such as bone grafting or tissue grafting are required then there could be additional swelling and discomfort associated with these additional procedures.
Most times you shouldn't have much swelling if you have any at all. If you do it shouldn't last more than a couple of days depending on treatment. Have a discussion with your dentist.
It slowly gets better over time. All processes should heal in three to four month.
Depending on where the implant is placed and the involvement of the placement will depend on the amount of swelling. Swelling can be present for about a weeks time if there is any at all. I think many are surprised at how little swelling there can be after a surgery like this one.
Good luck and hope this helps,
Jossi Stokes, DDS
Good luck and hope this helps,
Jossi Stokes, DDS
Swelling is not normal after implant placement.
Hello,
Glad to hear you are getting the restoration you need. There are two main ways to place a dental implant: the first involves taking the tooth out and putting the implant in on the same day. The second way is to take the tooth out and put the implant in a minimum of 3 months later. Swelling and discomfort associated with getting dental implants usually is because the first method is done to save time (tooth extraction and dental implant in the same day). Any swelling or discomfort you have is due to the extraction of the tooth. Swelling is not usually associated with a dental implant. You may have some very minor gum swelling after having the dental implant placed but nothing big enough for you to notice to easily. If using the second method to place the dental implant (remove the tooth and place the implant a few months later), people are generally surprised at how easy the dental implant procedure goes.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Glad to hear you are getting the restoration you need. There are two main ways to place a dental implant: the first involves taking the tooth out and putting the implant in on the same day. The second way is to take the tooth out and put the implant in a minimum of 3 months later. Swelling and discomfort associated with getting dental implants usually is because the first method is done to save time (tooth extraction and dental implant in the same day). Any swelling or discomfort you have is due to the extraction of the tooth. Swelling is not usually associated with a dental implant. You may have some very minor gum swelling after having the dental implant placed but nothing big enough for you to notice to easily. If using the second method to place the dental implant (remove the tooth and place the implant a few months later), people are generally surprised at how easy the dental implant procedure goes.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Swelling on dental implants only occurs when the gum tissues is affected. The bone doesn't swell. If there is a lot of bleeding you may have swelling. Ice should be applied for 5 minutes on and 10 minutes off for the first 3 hours after surgery. The swelling may last 24 to 48 hrs. Without seeing the situation its difficult to tell.
