Hey everyone,

I just had dental implant surgery one week ago and two implants were
placed in the location of my two front upper teeth.  Previously I had
been wearing a bridge for 8 years but now decided to go the implant
route.  The surgery was fine and the implants are placed and I'm
wearing a temporary bridge now.  I didn't need any bone grafting or
anything.  I was instructed to be on a soft-diet for 2 weeks following
the surgery.  At the end of the two weeks I am to go in for another
appointment to check the healing.  As far as I can tell, the healing is
going well, there is no pain or blood or anything.

I've been adhearing to the soft diet but my question is why is this
soft diet necessary?  The implants aren't on any teeth that I chew on
(my front two upper teeth) and I can't bite into anything with my
temporary bridge anyway.  Therefore, there would be no chewing going on
at the implant sites at all were I to eat normal foods.  I will keep up
the soft diet but I'm just wondering as to the justification for the
soft diet in my case.  Does the chewing motion vibrate the bones and
implants or something?

I'd greatly appreciate some input, thanks!!!

dan