Patient Education Resources

Facial Fractures - VG Site

A facial bone fracture (break) must be treated to prevent future problems. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery, and at home.

Greffe de tissus pour chirurgie buccale

Pendant votre chirurgie buccale (bouche), il se peut que l’on doive vous faire une greffe de tissu. Ce type de transplantation est appelé allogreffe. Cette brochure explique ce qui suit : origine des tissus greffés, types de tissus pouvant être greffés, critères de sélection des donneurs de tissus, risques liés aux greffes de tissus, consentement éclairé, et à quoi s’attendre après une greffe de tissu. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Head and Neck Surgery with Microvascular Flap Reconstruction

This surgery is done to remove tumours or growths in your mouth and nearby areas. This pamphlet includes what to expect before surgery, how the surgery is done, after surgery, possible complications, what to expect when going home, activity tips, and a list of symptoms to be aware of.

Le tabagisme et la santé de la bouche

La plus fréquente du cancer de la bouche est le tabagisme. Dans cette brochure, vous trouverez des renseignements sur les nombreuses façons dont le cancer de la bouche peut se développer, ainsi que ses symptômes. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Mouth Care During Cancer Treatment

Having a healthy mouth can reduce your risk of the mouth problems that cancer and cancer treatment can cause. This pamphlet explains why cancer treatments cause mouth problems, what problems they cause, and how to keep your mouth healthy.

Nutrition Guidelines After Jaw Surgery

When your jaws are wired or you have elastics in place, you will need to make a few changes to the foods you eat. This pamphlet gives tips to get the nutrition your body needs. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Preprosthetic Jaw Surgery - VG Site

Preprosthetic jaw surgery is done to change the upper or lower jaw ridges. This is done so dentures can be worn more comfortably, or dental implants can be placed. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery.

Protégez vos dents grâce à la résine de scellement

Le dépliant explique ce qui cause les caries, ce qu’est la résine de scellement et son fonctionnement, le meilleur moment de l’appliquer, sa durée et la couverture par le MSI (régime provincial d'assurance-maladie). This pamphlet is also available in English.

Sealants - Seal Out Tooth Decay

This pamphlet explains what causes cavities, what a sealant is, how sealants help, the best time to get them, how long they last, and whether MSI (provincial health care) pays for them. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Tissue Transplant in Oral Surgery

You may need a tissue transplant during your oral (mouth) surgery. This pamphlet outlines tissue transplants and what to expect after. This pamphlet is also available in French.