Consult/Plan

Orthodontist Consult

Surgeon Consult

  • Evaluation
  • Review Records
  • Discuss surgical treatment options
  • Discuss dental/orthodontic management and its coordination with surgery
  • Discuss growth and development of the facial bones and how abnormal development results in your current condition
  • Discuss timing of intervention based on skeletal growth
  • Preparation for surgery
    • For lower jaw surgery, the wisdom teeth extracted prior to the jaw surgery.
    • The upper jaw wisdom teeth may be removed at the time of jaw surgery.

Speech consultation

  • Speech can be improved and sometimes worsen after jaw surgery.
  • Presurgical evaluation of the velopharyngeal mechanism, articulation and oral-nasal airflow to support the indications for surgery.
  • Help with postoperative management when altered speech and swallow may occur

Psychologist consult

  • Surgery can be stressful
  • Help with reducing the anxiety about surgery
  • Ensure support from parents and caregivers
  • Assist with readiness for normal activities (school, work, etc.)

Initial records

  • Includes photographs and X-rays (3D Cone Beam CT) and other tests if applicable

Surgeon and Orthodontist

  • Determine a plan for jaws and teeth