Dental implants in Antalya · Day 6 of 7

Day 6 after dental implants in Antalya

Many patients have a check-up around now. If your dentist is happy, you can start to widen what you eat, carefully.

Today's rules

With care

Eating

If your dentist agrees, widen your diet slowly. Still nothing hard or crunchy on the implant side.

Source: Acibadem International · University of Rochester Medical Center, Eastman Institute for Oral Health

With care

Hot drinks, hot dishes and heat

Hot drinks are usually fine again; ask your surgeon. Keep saunas and steam rooms short or skip them this week.

Source: Acibadem International · University of Rochester Medical Center, Eastman Institute for Oral Health

With care

Exercise

Normal walking is fine. No gym, running or heavy lifting in the first week.

Source: Bupa Dental Care · University of Rochester Medical Center, Eastman Institute for Oral Health

Not today

Smoking, vaping and nargile

Do not smoke. It disrupts healing of the bone and gum around the implant.

Source: Bupa Dental Care · Cleveland Clinic

Not today

Alcohol

Avoid it during the early recovery. Ask your surgeon when you can drink again.

Source: Acibadem International

OK

Sun, sea and pools

No specific limit in implant aftercare beyond avoiding strenuous activity. Sit in the shade if swelling is still up.

Source: Bupa Dental Care

With care

Flying home

There is no universal rule. Sinus lifts, bone grafts and how your first days go all change the timing. Build your review appointment in before you book.

Source: Acibadem International

Confirm with your surgeon. These are general activity limits from published aftercare guidance. Your clinic's written instructions always come first, and they may be stricter or looser for your procedure.

4 things you can do today

  • Kaleiçi walking tour with tea and baklava

    The old town's lanes, Hadrian's Gate and the harbour, ending with tea and baklava.

    A few hours on foot with breaks, some open-air walking, about 3 hours

  • Old harbour sightseeing cruise

    One to two hours along the cliffs from the old Roman harbour, with no swimming required.

    Seated, shaded or covered, about 1.5 hours

  • Konyaaltı beach

    Seven kilometres of pebble beach and clear water below the mountains.

    Gentle walking, mostly in full sun, about 4 hours

  • Kemer snorkelling and diving boat

    A boat day from Kemer with snorkel stops and try-dives in clear coves under the mountains.

    A few hours on foot with breaks, mostly in full sun, about 7 hours

Also fine today: Old town, waterfalls and boat day · Antalya Museum · Suluada island boat trip · Tünektepe cable car · Perge, Aspendos and Side · Green Canyon boat trip · Karaalioğlu Park at sunset · Turkish hammam · TerraCity mall · Antalya Aquarium

2 things to skip today

  • Köprülü Canyon rafting

    Why not: Too much walking and effort for this stage.

    Not during the 7 days this guide covers. Ask your surgeon when it is safe.

  • Nargile café in the old town

    Why not: The air is full of smoke.

    Not during the 7 days this guide covers. Ask your surgeon when it is safe.

Where to eat today

  • Fish by the old harbour. Grilled sea bass or bream with salads, on the harbour terraces.
  • Gözleme. Thin griddled flatbread with cheese, spinach or potato.
  • Lentil soup and home-style stews. Canteens near Kalekapısı serve soups and stews all day. Let soup cool before eating.

Put every day of this guide in your calendar, with your dates

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