Post-Operative Instructions Pack 2026

Twenty-one professionally written, ready-to-print post-operative instruction sheets for Australian dental practices — covering every common procedure from a simple filling through to dental implant surgery, IV sedation, and clear aligner therapy. Updated April 2026.

Stop sending patients home with verbal instructions they won't remember, or generic printouts that don't reflect your practice. These sheets are written in warm, plain language, include your practice logo and contact details, and give patients exactly the information they need to recover well and know when to call you.

Each sheet includes: step-by-step care instructions, a highlighted "Top Tip" from the clinician, and a clear "Contact Us Immediately If" emergency alert box — so patients know exactly what is normal and what needs urgent attention.

✔ Fully editable Microsoft Word format
✔ 37 pages — 21 complete post-operative instruction sheets
✔ Practice logo and contact detail placeholders on every sheet
✔ Patient name, date, and treating clinician fields on every sheet
✔ 2026-compliant
✔ Instant digital download
✔ Single-practice licence

What's Included:

Restorations (3 sheets)
1. Dental Filling / Restoration — composite and amalgam, sensitivity, bite adjustment
2. Composite Veneer — protecting veneers, staining, grinding, home care
3. Crown & Bridge — temporary and permanent, flossing under bridges, night grinding

Endodontics (1 sheet)
4. Root Canal Treatment — between-appointment care, pain management, crown recommendation

Extractions (2 sheets)
5. Simple Extraction — clot formation, dry socket prevention, soft diet, salt water rinse
6. Surgical / Wisdom Tooth Removal — swelling, bruising, dry socket recognition, suture care

Implants (1 sheet)
7. Dental Implant Surgery — osseointegration, swelling management, implant-specific oral hygiene

Dentures (3 sheets)
8. Immediate Denture — soreness, adjustments, shrinkage, long-term care
9. Partial Denture — insertion and removal, cleaning, gum and tooth care
10. Denture Reline / Repair — settling period, fit expectations, care instructions

Periodontal (2 sheets)
11. Scale & Clean / Periodontal Treatment — sensitivity, gum healing, maintenance schedule
12. Gum Graft / Soft Tissue Graft — surgical site care, diet restrictions, healing timeline

Oral Surgery (1 sheet)
13. Bone Grafting — protecting the graft, diet, swelling, membrane care

Orthodontics (3 sheets)
14. Dental Splint / Occlusal Guard — insertion, cleaning, adjustment expectations
15. Mouthguard (Sports) — fit, care, replacement schedule
16. Clear Aligner Therapy (Invisalign) — wear time, attachments, cleaning, progression

Whitening (2 sheets)
17. In-Chair Teeth Whitening — sensitivity, colour stability, maintenance
18. Take-Home Teeth Whitening — tray use, gel instructions, sensitivity management

Sedation (2 sheets)
19. Nitrous Oxide (Happy Gas) — recovery, driving, eating before appointment
20. IV Sedation / Oral Sedation — escort requirements, fasting, post-sedation restrictions

Preventive (1 sheet)
21. Fissure Sealants — what sealants do, care, longevity, monitoring