- Swelling usually peaks around day 2–3 and settles within a week.
- You leave with fixed temporary teeth, not a gap.
- A soft diet for about 3 months protects the implants while they integrate.
- The final bridge is fitted after 3–6 months.
Day 0 — Surgery day
Treatment is performed under local anaesthesia, with sedation available. Failing teeth are removed, implants placed and multi-unit abutments connected. You rest at the hotel with cold compresses and prescribed medication.
Day 1–2 — Temporary bridge
When implant stability allows, your screw-retained temporary bridge is fitted, usually within 24–72 hours. Expect swelling and tenderness, typically managed with standard painkillers.
Day 3–5 — Checks and flying home
The bite is checked and adjusted. Most patients fly home around day 3–5 with clear written aftercare instructions and a direct line to their coordinator.
Week 1–2
- Swelling and bruising fade.
- Soft diet: soups, eggs, yoghurt, fish, mashed vegetables, pasta.
- Gentle cleaning with a soft brush and the irrigator provided.
- No smoking — it significantly increases the risk of complications.
Month 1–3 — Integration
The bone grows onto the implant surfaces (osseointegration). Keep to a soft diet — no hard crusts, nuts, steak or biting into apples with the temporary bridge.
Month 3–6 — Final bridge
On your second visit (about 5–7 days), new scans are taken, the final bridge is designed, tried in and fitted. This is when you return to a normal diet.
Long-term care
| Habit | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Brush twice daily + water flosser | Keeps gums around implants healthy |
| Professional cleaning every 6–12 months | The bridge can be unscrewed by the clinic |
| Night guard if you grind | Protects the bridge from overload |
| Annual check-up and X-ray | Early detection of any issue |
Implants do not decay, but the gums around them still need care. Hygiene is what makes a full-arch result last.
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