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ORIF Mandible via Extra Oral Approach

ORIF Mandible via Extra-Oral Approach

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The patient was greeted in the preoperative area. All the risks and benefits of the procedure were once again explained and the risks of malocclusion, nonunion, malunion, pain ,bleeding, infection, swelling, permanent nerve dysfunction including lower chin and lip numbness were explained in detail all questions were answered. Consent had already been signed. Care was

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Placement Into Intermaxillary

Placement into Intermaxillary Fixation

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A Time Out was performed verifying patient procedure and laterality. Vitals, associated labs and imaging reviewed. *** carpules (1.7 ml each) of 2% lidocaine 1:100,000 epinephrine was used to anesthetized ***. Anesthesia was verified. Archbars were measured and cut to fit patient’s maxillary and mandibular arches. 24 gauge wires were used to secure archbars to

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Orthognathic Surgery 1 pc LeFort BSSO

Orthognathic Surgery (1 pc LeFort & BSSO)

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FINDINGS This is a ***-year-old *** with a significant dental facial deformity who will undergo maxillary mandibular osteotomies.  The case was discussed at length with patient.  Risks, benefits, and alternative therapies reviewed.  The clinical indications discussed, understood, and accepted. Risks of bleeding, infection, hardware failure, injury to the inferior alveolar nerve, and reoperation were discussed, understood, and accepted.  The patient is

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Post Procedure Plans

Post Procedure Plans

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Extraction Antibiotics: {OMFS ABX:33800:n} Analgesia per primary team, recommend Tylenol/Motrin for mild/moderate pain, Percocet or Tylenol #3 for breakthrough pain Soft/puree diet, chew away from extraction sites if possible Apply gauze pressure directly over extraction socket and keep in place with firm biting pressure, changing gauze every 20 min for 30-40min or until hemostasis has

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