How Many Days After Implantation Can I Smoke And Consume Alcohol?

The use of alcohol and cigarettes after dental implants is one of the most frequently asked and studied questions after dental implant treatment.

The use of alcohol and cigarettes after implantation is undesirable.

This is because there is a very high risk of infection at the time the artificial tooth roots are integrated with the bone.

Therefore, cigarettes and alcohol should not be consumed during the recovery period (4-6 months).

This is because the bone structure and the time of bone fusion with implants is different for everyone. Failure to adhere to the period recommended by the doctor may lead to undesirable results when implants are placed.

Smoking After the Dental Implant Procedure

In the first week after the dental implant procedure, you should not smoke. This is because your body will have to produce large amounts of blood clots after the surgery, which will help protect the implant area from bacteria that may enter from the outside and speed up the healing process.

Smoking cigarettes in the first few weeks can also lead to serious complications such as tooth inflammation. Since the dental implant area will be sensitive, substances such as cigarettes/alcohol that damage and irritate sensitive tissues should be strictly avoided.

Alcohol Consumption After Implant Treatment

Alcohol consumption should be abstained for 4-6 months in the post treatment period. After that, alcohol and its consumption can be started gradually and under supervision.

Why Should I Not smoke or Drink Alcohol After A Dental Implant Procedure?

Studies have found that nicotine, carbon monoxide and ethanol in cigarettes have a negative effect on the healing process of screw threads. For this reason, you should not smoke or consume alcohol after the implantation procedure.

According to another study, it was found that the failure rate of implant tooth treatment due to smoking and alcohol varies depending on the amount of smoking and alcohol consumption by patients. For example, while high success rates for dental implant procedures were found in those who consumed few cigarettes and alcohol, lower implant treatment success rates were found in those who consumed large and moderate amounts of cigarettes and alcohol.

Period During Which You Should Not Smoke or Drink Alcohol

• Before implantation 1-2 weeks.
• Before implantation To strengthen the bone structure and accelerate the healing process.
• After implantation 4-6 months.
• After implantation To ensure bone fusion with the root.

Additional information

E-cigarettes and nicotine gum should not be used after screwing in the implant. These products also contain nicotine, and nicotine is one of the substances that negatively affect the dental implant process.

You can get more information about implant treatment by contacting the specialist dentists at the dental clinic.