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Patients
We’ll make your procedure as comfortable as possible and if you have any questions, please let us know.
Please fill out the patient form so we can assist you in the best way possible.
FINANCIAL information
Payment information
The surgical fee is required to be paid in full seven days prior to surgery.
Failure to pay the surgical fee will result in surgery being cancelled.
Payment method: Debit/Credit card (we accept Visa and Mastercard), cash in person or contact us regarding bank details for direct deposit.
To arrange payment, call (08) 9344 3907.
The consultation and quote are valid for 6 months.
OPGs are valid for approximately 6 months from the time the x-ray was taken.
Cancellation Policy
If less than seven days' notice is given, a cancellation fee of 50% of the surgical fee will apply.
Hospital Fee
Please check with your health fund regarding any out-of-pocket expenses for your hospital admission.
Anaesthetic Fee
There will also be a fee payable to your anaesthetist. Please check with the anaesthetist's rooms regarding the fee for your procedure.
patient journey
Preparing for your oral surgery
- Make arrangements for someone to drive you to and from the hospital.
- Bring something to occupy your time e.g. book or tablet.
- Leave all valuables at home.
- Have a shower and wash your hair on the morning of your surgery.
- All facial hair must be clean shaven (no beard or moustache).
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
- Remove all make-up, jewellery and facial / oral piercings on the day of surgery.
- If you are from rural WA, we recommend that you stay in Perth over night before and after the surgery.
Sinus precautions
- Post-operative sinus precautions are essential to promote healing and reduce the risk of complications after closure of an oro-antral communication and/or surgery within the maxillary sinus.
- No forceful nose blowing.
- Avoid sneezing whilst closing nose and mouth.
- Avoid drinking through a straw.
- Avoid straining and heavy lifting.
- Use a nasal decongestant spray as required.
- Rest with your head elevated when possible.
- Avoid playing a wind / brass instrument.
- Avoid air travel, swimming and diving.
- No smoking or vaping.
These instructions should be followed for 2-3 weeks post operatively.
Post-operative instructions
After your surgery, please follow the post-operative instructions which can be downloaded below.
Referrers
We’ve made it easy for you to send through exactly what we need for referrals.
Please see the list or download a referral template below:
What we need from you:
- Referral letter including your provider number (please see example below)
- Up to date OPG
A good referral letter has:
- Date
- Patients complete contact details (name, phone, email)
- Details of what the surgeon needs to do
A good OPG:
- Is less than 6 months old
- Shows the date it was taken
- Has the patient identifier
- Clearly shows left and right for orientation
