Patient Pre-Operative Steps

Shortly before surgery, the clinician / surgeon or the nurse / dental assistant should verify if the actions were taken:

• Signed informed consent form in patient’s file
• Signed financial estimate in patient’s file
• Premedication taken as prescribed
• Radiographs checked and put on display
• Nature of operation clearly indicated and double-checked with patient
• Tooth numbering verified with pre-treatment record and confirmed with patient
• Practitioner is aware the patient wears a removable denture
• Surgical guide is readily available and disinfected
• Special instrumentation is functioning and set up (e.g. Piezosurgery unit, osteosynthesis screws, biomaterials, etc.)

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