Ask Your Doctor

Yes, every medication, supplement, and chronic condition. Blood thinners, beta-blockers, statins, immunosuppressants, and bisphosphonates all affect treatment planning. Bring a complete list and your Italian GP's contact.

Required for: cardiac history, blood thinners, diabetes (HbA1c), autoimmune disease, immunosuppression, recent radiation/chemo, or pregnancy. Sent to us minimum 4 weeks before travel.

Don't stop without your GP's instruction. Some surgeries proceed on aspirin or low-dose anticoagulants. Others require bridging or short pause. We coordinate the protocol with your prescribing doctor.

Within 12 months is ideal. Within 24 months is acceptable if no major changes. Older or unclear scans: we re-take in-clinic on Day 2.

Yes, DICOM digital files preferred. Email them to your patient coordinator before travel. We pre-plan from your existing scans, then verify in-clinic.

Recommended within 4 weeks of travel. Removes plaque and reduces oral bacteria load before surgery. Done by your local Italian hygienist or in our clinic on Day 2.

Strongly yes. Quit minimum 2 weeks pre-op; ideally 4 weeks. Resume only after osseointegration check at month 4-6. Smoking reduces implant success by 5-10%.

Avoid 48 hours pre-op (impacts coagulation). Light social drinking 4-7 days pre-op is fine. No alcohol for 7 days post-op while taking antibiotics.

Continue normal exercise up to 2 days before. Heavy lifting and high-intensity training: stop 7 days pre-op (cardiovascular load on healing). Light walking is fine.

Avoid heavy facial makeup on surgery day. Lip balm, mild moisturiser, and antibacterial soap are fine. Men: shave before, not on the day.

Avoid 24-48 hours pre-op (slight bleeding risk). Paracetamol/Tylenol is fine if needed for unrelated pain.

Light breakfast 2-3 hours before surgery time (toast, yogurt, fruit). Avoid heavy/fatty foods. Hydrate normally. If under conscious sedation, fasting protocol applies, your coordinator confirms.

Yes. Reference photos are essential for Digital Smile Design. Save 5-10 examples of smiles you like, celebrity, friend, or your own old photos. We use these in mock-up.

Bone volume, bite force, parafunction (grinding), opposing arch type, and patient preference. CBCT measures bone. Bite analysis identifies grinding. We recommend, but you choose.

Rarely. Most cases proceed with local + oral conscious sedation or IV sedation. GA is reserved for severe anxiety, complex zygomatic cases, or specific medical reasons. Hospital partner facility used.

30 minutes before surgical slot, typically morning slots (08:00-09:00). Allows pre-op vitals check, sedation review, and final consent signing.

Conscious sedation: drowsy and relaxed but able to respond. Most patients have no clear memory of the procedure. Local anaesthesia: fully awake, no pain. Choice depends on case complexity and your preference.

Single arch: 2-3 hours. Both arches: 4-5 hours. Same-day temporary teeth fitted within the same session, adds 30-60 minutes.

30-45 minutes for straightforward cases. Bone grafting or sinus lift adds 30-60 minutes. Complex cases involving extraction-and-immediate-load: 60-90 minutes.

Yes, internal sutures are dissolvable. External (gum) sutures may be dissolvable or removable. Removal at Day 7-10 in-clinic. Painless to remove.

Family/partner stays in the recovery area, not the operating suite. Your patient coordinator visits during procedure to provide updates.

30-60 minutes recovery in-clinic. We monitor vitals, provide ice packs, and discharge with written post-op instructions. Patient coordinator escorts you to your hotel.

No, modern implant surgery does not require external bandaging. You leave with normal facial appearance, mild swelling possible at 24-48 hours.

Mild for single implants. Moderate for full-arch cases, peaks at 48-72 hours and resolves by Day 7. Ice packs for first 24 hours minimise swelling.

Yes. Mock-up is shown on Day 2 before surgery. You approve shade, shape, and proportion. Final temporary is fitted same-day surgery.

Adjustments made in-clinic Day 4-6. Final zirconia uses approved temporary as the template, so getting the temporary right matters. We refine until you're satisfied.

4-6 months, long enough for osseointegration. They are fully functional (eating, speaking) and aesthetic, just not as strong as final zirconia.

Mild for 2-3 days, managed with ibuprofen + paracetamol. Pain peaking on Day 2 is normal. If pain increases after Day 4 or doesn't respond to medication: contact us immediately.

Light oozing for first 24 hours. Active bleeding past 24 hours: bite on a clean gauze 30 minutes; if continued, contact us. Saliva pink-tinged for 2-3 days is normal.

Liquid/soft diet 24 hours: smoothies, soup, yogurt. Soft food Day 2-7: pasta, eggs, mashed vegetables. Normal food (gradually) Week 2-4. Hard/crunchy foods: after Week 4.

Day 2 onwards: gentle soft-bristle brushing of unaffected teeth. Surgical site: salt-water rinses (1 tsp salt in warm water) 4-6x daily for first week. Brushing surgical area starts Week 2.

Light walking from Day 2. Moderate activity Day 7. Heavy lifting / high-intensity training: Week 3 onwards. Avoid anything that elevates heart rate significantly for first 7 days.

Day 10 typically, by which time you've had Day 7 follow-up clearance. Earlier flights possible for single-implant cases (Day 5-7). Long-haul flights are well-tolerated post-op.

No. Avoid alcohol while on the prescribed antibiotic course (typically 5-7 days). Most antibiotic-alcohol interactions cause nausea or reduced effectiveness.

Full course as prescribed (typically 5-7 days). Don't stop early even if you feel fine. Incomplete courses contribute to antibiotic resistance and infection risk.

Chlorhexidine 0.2% mouthwash twice daily for first 2 weeks (we provide). Salt-water rinses also recommended. Avoid alcohol-based mouthwashes during healing.

Brand-new (Day 1-2): some sensation of movement is normal as the temporary bridge settles. Continued looseness past Day 7 or new looseness Week 2+: WhatsApp us immediately.

Mild metallic taste for first 24-48 hours is normal (mostly from chlorhexidine mouthwash and small bleeding). Persistent metallic taste past Week 1: report to us.

Soft-bristle brush 2x daily. TePe interdental brushes between implants. Waterpik daily flush. Annual professional cleaning at your Italian dentist. Specialised All-on-4 hygiene kit: on request.

Yes, same as natural teeth. Fluoride strengthens any remaining natural tooth structure and supports the soft tissues around implants. Regular adult-strength toothpaste is fine.

Either soft-bristle electric (e.g., Oral-B, Philips Sonicare) or manual is fine. Electric brushes with pressure sensors are gentler on implant gums. Replace heads every 3 months.

Daily. Around natural teeth: standard floss. Around All-on-4 prosthesis: TePe interdental brushes are easier than floss. Waterpik adds bonus flushing for hard-to-reach areas.

The implant fixture and zirconia crown cannot get cavities. The natural teeth adjacent to implants can, so continued routine dental care matters. Prevention is identical to natural-tooth care.

Yes, peri-implantitis is the implant equivalent of gum disease. Risk factors: smoking, diabetes, poor hygiene. Regular professional cleaning and good home care prevent it.

Warning signs: bleeding gums around implants, looseness, persistent pain, bad smell/taste, swelling, or visible bone/implant exposure. Any of these: contact us within 24 hours.

Year 1: 6-month panoramic X-ray. Year 2+: annual periapical X-ray of each implant. CBCT only if specific concern. Italian dentist takes these as part of routine care.

Yes, immediately. Implants don't affect fertility, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Pregnant patients can have routine cleaning. Major dental work (implants, sedation) typically deferred until post-partum.

Case-by-case. HIV (well-controlled), mild autoimmune (controlled), and managed conditions are usually fine. Active immunosuppression therapy: timing requires coordination with your treating Italian specialist.

Send photo via WhatsApp. Minor chips: your Italian dentist repairs with composite. Larger fractures: we courier a replacement (under warranty) for fitting in Italy. Major cases: 3-day Delhi visit.