GETTING READY FOR SURGERY

Prevent any risk of infection

Any source of infection is incompatible with the placement of a prosthesis. Infection or inflammation will be cause for postponement of the operation. At worst, if unnoticed, it may cause quick infection of the prosthesis. Therefore it is absolutely necessary to look for any sign of infection:

• Check your teeth: see your dentist for a dental evaluation: irritation from an orthodontic appliance, or other mouth infection.
• Check your feet: check that there is no mycosis, ingrown nail, corn, or unhealed wound.
• Prepare your skin: during the last days before the operation, have a shower in the morning and evening, using RED BETADINE as antiseptic soap to reduce the presence of germ on your skin.
• Check for pimples. If there is the slightest doubt, talk to your doctor or a nurse.

On the day of surgery, take with you:

• the X-rays taken during the pre-operative consultation;
• support stockings.