Aftercare
Dental implant aftercare in New Zealand
How to care for implants after returning from Picasso Vietnam - hygiene, smoking, and review timings.
After dental implant surgery at Picasso Dental Clinic, New Zealand patients should avoid smoking, follow soft-food protocols for weeks, use prescribed mouth rinses, and attend integration checks before final crowns are loaded.
Healing phases
| Phase | Focus |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Swelling, no straws, no smoking |
| Month 1–3 | Soft diet, hygiene tools |
| Integration | CBCT review if scheduled |
| Final crown | Normal chew gradually |
NZ maintenance
Hygienist trained on implants - bring brand card - /safety/implant-brands/.
Two-trip patients
Between trips, keep temp clean; don’t delay trip 2 without advice.