My Appointment
Your patient journey, stage by stage.
A guide to what happens at each stage of your care with us, from your first consultation through to recovery after TMJ surgery.
The Five Stages
Each step, clearly mapped.
Step 1
Triage
At Auckland TMJ Centre, we use a triage-based approach to ensure every patient receives the most appropriate and timely care.
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Step 2
Preparing for your first consult
At your initial appointment, one of our specialist surgeons will review your symptoms and examine your jaw joint. A computed tomography (CT) scan will be performed onsite on the same day.
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Step 3
Before sedation or surgery
You will receive detailed pre-operative instructions, including fasting requirements if you are scheduled for sedation or general anaesthesia.
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Step 4
After jaw surgery
Recovery looks different depending on whether you've had day surgery (arthroscopy or arthrocentesis) or open joint surgery. Both pathways are detailed below. Most arthroscopy patients go home the same day.
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Step 5
Aftercare
Recovery from TMJ surgery is highly individual, and your care plan will be tailored accordingly. We will provide personalised post-operative instructions along with scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor your healing and progress.
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Plan your visit
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Request a specialist consultation, or refer a patient. TMJ-focused physiotherapy is also available as part of multidisciplinary care.