The Day of Surgery – Temporomandibular Joint Surgery (Jaw Joint)

  • You will be asked to arrive at the hospital at least 1½  hours before your operation. You will go to the Same Day Surgery Unit on the 10th floor of the Victoria Building, Victoria General Hospital site
  • Note to patients not staying overnight in hospital: You will need to have someone take you home after your operation. Your surgery will be cancelled if you do not have a drive home. Under no circumstance will you be allowed to drive yourself home, as you are legally impaired for 24 hours
  • Do not bring valuables to the hospital. The hospital is not responsible for them
  • Please brush your teeth well before coming to the hospital. Do not swallow any water
  • The nurse will ask you several health questions and take your vital signs
  • Be sure to tell the nurse if you have any food or drug allergies
  • You may need some blood tests
  • The oral surgeon may speak with you unless he or she has already done so
  • You will be asked to change into a hospital gown. Please do not wear any undergarments
  • Please give the nurse the name and phone number of the individual you want contacted after your surgery
  • Note to those waiting: Patients who are having TMJ surgery are usually in the Operating Room and recovery area for 2-8 hours. The length of time depends on the type of surgery needed. At the end of the procedure, the surgeon will contact a friend or family member when asked to do so by the patient