Clinical Study

A Four-Year Monocentric Study of the Complications of Third Molars Extractions under General Anesthesia: About 2112 Patients

Table 3

Postoperative recommendations distributed to patient after surgery.

Postoperative treatment(1) Amoxicillin 1 g: 1 tablet in the morning and one in the evening (during 4 days).
(2) Ibuprofen 600 mg: 1 tablet in the morning, one at noon, and one in the evening, for 4-5 days
(3) Acetaminophen 1 g in case of pain (maximum 4 times per day)
(4) Mouth rinsing: to start the day after the surgery.
After each meal: dilute a tablespoon in a glass of water. To do for 15 days.

Postoperative precautions
(i) Apply ice packs immediately to all areas where surgery was performed. Place ice packs on for 30, then off for 30 minutes.
Continue at least 24–48 hours
(ii) soft diet
(iii) Position = ideal semisitting (avoid supine position)
(iv) No effort or stress for 2 days. Avoid all excessive activity.