Mucogingival Surgery Instructions

Protocol - Preparatory

Amoxicillin 750mg every 8 hours (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

Begin with the first dose one day before the procedure.

CHLORHEXIDINE 0.12% rinses in the morning and at night. Begin one day before the procedure.

After the operation:

  • Continue with amoxicillin 750 mg until completing 7 days from the first dose.

  • Ibuprofen 600mg every 8 hours for 7 days.
    **If ibuprofen is not sufficient, add 500 mg paracetamol in between.

  • Apply cold externally during the first 24 hours (relieves discomfort and reduces inflammation).

  • Do not brush the graft area; brush the rest of the teeth (for 7 days).

  • Perform chlorhexidine rinses in the morning and at night until suture removal.

  • Do not chew directly on the graft area.

  • Do not engage in physical activity for 7 days.

  • Follow a soft, cold diet (Do not consume very hot foods).

  • Do not smoke.

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