Countdown to Surgery

6 WEEKS

• Appointment with Orthodontist for Pre-Surgery Records (Dental Models)

• Agressive Oral Care:  Brushing, Flossing, Antigingivitis Mouth Rinse  3x/day

• Start nasal salt water rinse 2x/day

• Purchase Items needed before and after surgery

4 WEEKS

1. Appointment with Dr. Patel: 

• Bring Dental Models  Stone/Plaster Cast or Digital File 

• For Males, No facial hair at this appointment

• 2D Photographs, 3D Photographs

• 3D X-Rays (iCAT or CBCT)

• Review Surgery and Hospital Details  

2. Appointment with Anesthesiologist

3. Appointment with Primary Care Physician

4. Appointment for Dental Cleaning

3 WEEKS

No medications or herbal supplements that can increase the risk of bleeding during surgery.  Stop 3 weeks before.

2 WEEKS

Appointment with Orthodontist for Surgical Hooks

Make sure that all brackets are secured to the teeth