Pre-operative Instructions

The following instructions may be helpful when preparing for your upcoming surgery. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any last minute questions. We can be reached at IMPrESS Perio Implant Center Phone Number604-733-4867 during regular business hours.

You should receive your pre/post-operative prescriptions with this instruction sheet. For your convenience, please have them filled prior to your scheduled surgery, unless they have been previously phoned into the pharmacy of your choice. Please bring your filled prescriptions with you to your appointment.

It may be important to stop taking aspirin and non-steroidals such as Motrin and Advil, 7-10 days prior to your surgery. If you are taking Coumadin or another blood thinner, remember to discontinue them as directed. If you take antibiotic premed, please take it as directed before your surgery. You will feel better if you have eaten prior to surgery. We keep the office cool, so dress warmly. You may bring your iPod or MP3 player with you if you like.

In order to evaluate your progress and healing, we will see you for weekly post-operative checks during the first 1-5 weeks. In most cases, after surgery we will also look forward to seeing you back for a periodontal maintenance cleaning and an examination of tissue maturation about 10-12 weeks following the surgery.

Antibiotics

Please alert the office to any allergies or sensitivities that you might have to antibiotics. You will be prescribed an antibiotic if our doctor determines it to be necessary. Take as directed until gone. It is advisable not to take these medications on an empty stomach, as nausea may result. For women taking birth control pills, be advised that antibiotics may interfere with their effectiveness.

Sedatives

If you elect to use intravenous sedation (IV sedation) or one of the following oral sedatives, you must have a ride to and from the office. Please bring your remaining tablets with you.  

  • Ativan (Lorazepam)
  • Valium (Diazepam)
  • Triazalam (Halcion)

Food Suggestions

When preparing a post-op menu, please consider some of the following choices:

  • Ensure/Slim Fast
  • Soups
  • Pudding
  • Rice
  • Apple Sauce
  • Oatmeal
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Jell-O
  • Bananas
  • Yogurt
  • Pasta
  • Milk Shakes
  • Casseroles
  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Cottage Cheese
 

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Mehdi Noroozi, Periodontist, Implant Surgeon

For nearly two decades, Dr. Noroozi and his dedicated team have transformed the smiles of thousands of patients, delivering exceptional results with minimal discomfort, fewer complications, and quicker recovery times. As the founder and clinical director of IMPrESS Perio Implant Center, Dr. Noroozi leads a renowned practice specializing in advanced microsurgery and minimally invasive periodontal and dental implant procedures.

Faranak Zaeimdar, Prosthodontist

Dr. Zaeimdar is a Board Certified Specialist in Prosthetic Dentistry.

Nathalie Pauletto, Periodontist

Dr. Pauletto then graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1997, with a combined diploma in the specialty of Periodontics and a Masters of Clinical Dental Science, which involved […]