Patient Handouts & Resources
The following educational handouts are being prepared for patients. Check back as documents become available, or ask during your consultation.
Patient Handouts
- PDFComing soon
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
A step-by-step guide to preparing for jaw surgery, covering dietary adjustments, medications to review with your care team, and what to arrange at home before your procedure.
- PDFComing soon
The First Two Weeks: What to Expect
An overview of swelling, discomfort, diet, oral hygiene, and activity guidelines for the early recovery period following orthognathic surgery.
- PDFComing soon
Soft-Food Guide
Practical meal ideas and nutritional tips to help patients maintain adequate intake while following a modified diet during the early weeks of recovery.
- PDFComing soon
What to Expect: Orthognathic Surgery
A plain-language overview of the orthognathic surgery process, from the initial consultation through long-term follow-up, including how care is coordinated with your orthodontist.
- PDFComing soon
Understanding Digital Surgical Planning
An explanation of how 3D imaging and virtual surgical planning are used to map jaw movements and guide the surgical process, and what patients can expect from the planning workflow.
New handouts are added as they’re finalized. Ask during your consultation if you need one that isn’t here yet.