Referring Doctors: SFOT (Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy)

SFOT for Referring Doctors

Collaborative care for faster, safer tooth movement.

At District Dental Surgery, we work closely with referring dentists and orthodontists to deliver Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy (SFOT) — a procedure that allows more efficient, predictable, and stable orthodontic movement.

This page serves as a resource hub for your team. You’ll find downloadable materials to help you better understand how we integrate SFOT into comprehensive orthodontic treatment plans.

1. All About SFOT:

An overview that explains the procedure, the ideal candidates, and benefits of SFOT.

[Download SFOT PDF]

2. SFOT with Invisalign Timeline:

Step-by-step outline of the referral process, surgical phase, and appointments for the patient.

[Download Timeline PDF]

3. Example of an SFOT Case:

A case highlighting initial presentation, treatment plan, and results.

[Download Case Example PDF]

4. Before & After Gallery:

Examples of our patients’ outcomes, which show how SFOT strengthens the bone, supports tissue health, and improves smile esthetics.

[Download Gallery PDF]

Our Collaborative Approach

SFOT is a team-based process. We coordinate directly with your office to ensure seamless communication from diagnosis through completion.

You provide records, planned tooth movement, and orthodontic goals.
We evaluate bone anatomy, soft-tissue health, and suitability for SFOT.
We perform the surgical foundation procedure and keep you informed throughout treatment.
You resume orthodontic or aligner activation.

Our goal is to enhance your results — not replace your treatment plan — by creating the biologic conditions that allow you to move teeth safely and efficiently.