^{BEFORE EXTRACTION}

^‍-_{Preoperative treatment} : Scrupulously follow the indications on your prescription for prescribed medications.
- _Diet Eat a hearty meal 2 hours before the operation to avoid any risk of discomfort. Continue to take your medication as indicated.

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^{IMMEDIATELY AFTER EXTRACTION}

- _Bleeding Keep a bite compress on for about 30 minutes to help stop the bleeding. Repeat if necessary.
- _Rinsing Do not rinse or spit to preserve the clot at the healing site.
- _Smoking Don't smoke for at least 7 days to avoid the risk of infection (alveolitis) and promote optimal healing.
- _Ice Apply ice to the operated area for the first 3 - 4 hours (10-minute application, followed by a 30-minute break) in the case of more invasive surgery.
- _{Food and beverages} Avoid grainy, solid foods, alcoholic beverages, carbonated beverages and hot beverages (tea, coffee, etc.), as they may cause bleeding.
- _Hygiene Hygiene: Do not brush the operated area for 5 to 7 days to preserve the clot, but continue to brush the rest of the teeth and areas with a soft toothbrush.
- _Anesthesia Be careful when chewing and speaking to avoid biting your tongue or the inside of your cheeks.
- _Pain Take prescribed analgesics or anti-inflammatories (Ibuprofen 600Mg X 3/D for 48 - 72 h, excluding Aspirin).

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^{THE FOLLOWING DAYS}

- _Rinse After 48 hours, rinse gently with an antiseptic solution or alcohol-free mouthwash containing chlorhexidine 0.12% or Iso-betadine, 2 to 3 times a day for 7 to 10 days.
- _Brushing Gentle brushing of the rest of the mouth with a soft bristle brush D0 - D7. Gradually resume very gentle mechanical brushing of the operated area from D7 to D21 (avoid electric brushes).
- _Nutrition Prefer soft, warm foods, such as purées, cold soups or compotes. Avoid seeds, spicy, solid or hot foods, and physical exertion from D0 to D3. You can reintroduce solid foods in the opposite zone from D3 - D7, but avoid crusts, seeds and traumatic foods until D21. After J21, normal oral hygiene is resumed.
- _{Complications} In the event of persistent pain, excessive bleeding or abnormal swelling, avoid all contact and contact your dentist immediately.
- _Stitches If stitches have been used, consult your dentist for their removal after 7 to 10 days.

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^{ADDITIONAL POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANTERIOR GINGIVECTOMY/OSTEOPLASTY}

- _Brushing Do not brush the operated area for 5 days or until the threads have been removed, as recommended by your dentist!
- _{Local care} Apply Elugel or Hyalugel spray as directed by your dentist, usually 3 times a day. If palatal plaque is present, apply Dynexan 2% to the intrados.
- _{Brushing & rinsing} Toothbrush with Inava 6.5/100 after wire removal for 3 weeks (21 days). Use a chlorhexidine-based mouthwash (such as Eludril Pério or Paroex...) 2 to 3 times a day, for 30 to 60 seconds, after meals and before bedtime.
- _{Gum grafting} For gum grafts, apply Dynexan 2% to the intrados of the palatal plate in the donor area.
-_Pain Take the prescribed analgesics or anti-inflammatories (Ibuprofen 600Mg X 3/D for 48 - 72 h, excluding Aspirin).

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Please follow these instructions to ensure optimal healing. Do not hesitate to contact us in case of doubt or complication.

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