Following a grafting procedure, it is important to leave the gauze in the area as instructed. Please avoid hard, crunchy foods, but most importantly, do not touch either site until you return to the office. Please feel free to click the link below for a more detailed explanation of your postop instruction sheet.
If you or someone you love wants to enhance their smile and bite function with dental implants, a bone grafting procedure may be needed. You can trust Dr. Victor C. Apel and his team at Designing Smiles Dentistry in Melbourne, FL, to provide quality and compassionate care that improves your oral health and restores your self-confidence. Call now and let us give you something to smile about.
Dr. Apel has been in practice in Melbourne since 1988. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, he graduated from the University of Louisville's School of Dental Medicine, a facility for training physicians and dentists. He maintained a successful private practice in Louisville for five years, but Florida's pleasant climate and the promise of year-round outside activities brought the Apels to the sunshine state.
Dr. Apel is a member in good standing with the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Brevard County Dental Society, the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants, and recently earned his fellowship with the International Dental Implant Association. He also maintains ongoing professional relationships with recognized researchers and clinicians.
Dr. Apel is dedicated to providing you with the latest, proven treatment methods, regularly participates in courses and seminars, and is a Mini Dental Implant Center of America (MDICA), offering the revolutionary benefits of mini dental implant dentistry.
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