Wisdom Teeth and What To Do About Them

This ANZAOMS patient education pamphlet provides information on the surgical removal of third molars.

The topics discussed include:
- anatomy of the jaw and teeth
- reasons for wisdom tooth extraction (such as cysts, pain, infection and resorption cavity)
- early removal of wisdom teeth
- important considerations prior to undergoing surgery, such as the type of anaesthesia used.

The surgical procedure is described in detail with accompanying anatomical illustrations. This leaflet can be a useful tool for patients considering surgical treatment as the benefits, risks and limitations of surgery are discussed in detail. The possible complications of surgery are listed on page 4 to assist the informed-consent process.

Mi-tec publishes 8 patient education pamphlets for The Australian And New Zealand Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS). The objective of each pamphlet is to assist oral and maxillofacial surgeons with their informed consent process, reduce the medico-legal risk of failure to inform and improve patient outcomes. The pamphlets serve as valuable resources for surgeons in establishing a process of communication with patients.

The pamphlets are described in plain English and contain medical illustrations and images to assist the patients’ understanding of health information and to help patients make informed decisions. The pamphlets are 2 or 4 pages and are printed in colour on high quality A4 sheets.

Dental Implant Surgery

This ANZAOMS patient education pamphlet provides information on treatment with dental implants. The topics discussed include: why dental implants are useful, situations where dental implants should not be done, and important considerations prior to undergoing surgery, such as the costs of implant therapy.

The surgical procedure is described in detail with accompanying anatomical illustrations. This leaflet can be a useful tool for patients considering dental implants treatment as the benefits, risks and limitations of surgery are discussed in detail. The possible complications of surgery are listed on page 4 to assist the informed-consent process.

Mi-tec publishes 8 patient education pamphlets for The Australian And New Zealand Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS). The objective of each pamphlet is to assist oral and maxillofacial surgeons with their informed consent process, reduce the medico-legal risk of failure to inform and improve patient outcomes. The pamphlets serve as valuable resources for surgeons in establishing a process of communication with patients.

Dentoalveolar Surgery

This ANZAOMS patient education pamphlet provides information on dentoalveolar surgery. The topics discussed include: reasons for surgery, realistic patient expectations of the surgical outcome and important considerations prior to undergoing surgery, such as the costs.

The types of dentoalveolar procedures described include:

• Extraction of a tooth or retained root
• Removal of odontome
• Exposure of a tooth
• Removal of labial frenum (frenectomy)
• Aid to root canal therapy
• Aid to fitting dentures
• Removal of cysts
• Treatment of oral pathology
  

This leaflet can be a useful tool for patients considering surgical treatment as the benefits, risks and limitations of surgery are discussed in detail. The possible complications of surgery are listed on page 4 to assist the informed-consent process.

Mi-tec publishes 8 patient education pamphlets for The Australian And New Zealand Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS). The objective of each pamphlet is to assist oral and maxillofacial surgeons with their informed consent process, reduce the medico-legal risk of failure to inform and improve patient outcomes. The pamphlets serve as valuable resources for surgeons in establishing a process of communication with patients.

Orthognathic Surgery

This ANZAOMS patient education pamphlet provides information on orthognathic surgery. The topics discussed include:

-   Symptoms, signs and diagnosis of jaw problems
-   Orthodontic treatment prior to surgery
-   realistic patient expectations of the surgical outcome
-   important considerations prior to surgery, such as the costs.

Orthognathic surgery is described in detail with accompanying anatomical illustrations. This leaflet can be a useful tool for patients considering surgical treatment as the benefits, risks and limitations of surgery are discussed in detail. The possible complications of surgery are listed on page 4 to assist the informed-consent process.

Mi-tec publishes 8 patient education pamphlets for The Australian And New Zealand Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS). The objective of each pamphlet is to assist oral and maxillofacial surgeons with their informed consent process, reduce the medico-legal risk of failure to inform and improve patient outcomes. The pamphlets serve as valuable resources for surgeons in establishing a process of communication with patients.

Surgical Treatment of a Neck Lump

This ANZAOMS patient education pamphlet provides information on surgery to remove a neck lump. The topics discussed include: reasons for surgery, the anatomy of the neck and lymph nodes, and important considerations prior to undergoing surgery, such as the costs.

The surgical procedures described include:

• Removal of a neck lump
• Removal of a submandibular salivary gland
• Removal of a remove a parotid salivary gland
• Neck dissections 
• TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS).

This leaflet can be a useful tool for patients considering surgical treatment as the benefits, risks and limitations of surgery are discussed in detail. The possible complications of surgery are listed on page 4 to assist the informed-consent process.

Mi-tec publishes 8 patient education pamphlets for The Australian And New Zealand Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS). The objective of each pamphlet is to assist oral and maxillofacial surgeons with their informed consent process, reduce the medico-legal risk of failure to inform and improve patient outcomes. The pamphlets serve as valuable resources for surgeons in establishing a process of communication with patients.

Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders

This ANZAOMS patient education pamphlet provides information on the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). The topics discussed include:

• Causes of a TMD and TMJ dysfunction
  
• Symptoms of a TMD 
  
• Surgical treatment of a TMD
  
• Recovery after surgery
  
• Possible complications and risks of TMJ surgery and TMJ replacement.
  

The non-surgical treatments for a temporomandibular disorder discussed include:

• Education and self-care
  
• Jaw physiotherapy
  
• Occlusal appliance therapy
  
• Psychotherapy.
  

The surgical treatment options outlined are:

• TMJ Arthrocentesis
  
• TMJ Arthroscopy
  
• TMJ Arthroplasty
  
• Total TMJ Replacement.
  
  

This pamphlet provides TMJ patient information to assist the informed-consent process. The benefits, risks and limitations of treatment are discussed in detail to assist the patients understanding of treatment options for TMJ pain. 

Mi-tec publishes 8 patient education pamphlets for The Australian And New Zealand Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS). The objective of each pamphlet is to assist oral and maxillofacial surgeons with their informed consent process, reduce the medico-legal risk of failure to inform and improve patient outcomes. The pamphlets serve as valuable resources for surgeons in establishing a process of communication with patients.