This video is not coupled with continuing education credits. Other than in a textbook, have you ever seen how a small root fragment is removed? In this video the technique for removing a small palatal root tip of an upper molar is shown. Run Time- 2:14
In this video, Dr. Reznick discusses the removal of a bony impacted mandibular 3rd molar in a medically-compromised 92 year old woman. Special considerations in this case are discussed. Run time 8:17
This course covers the basics of managing the common intraoperative and postoperative complications that can occur with any oral surgical procedure. Duration- 36:02
Knowing what to do when Plan “A” doesn’t work is an important part of learning surgery. A mesioangular #17 did not come out as planned. Dr. Reznick shows how he quickly analyzed the problem and completed the surgery. Duration- 6:18
If you choose to do more advanced surgical extractions in your practice, it is important to have the proper training so that you are able to complete every procedure. This video shows how Dr. Reznick approaches removal of an impacted third molar that an inadequately trained GP worked on for over 30 minutes without success.…
This is another lesson in our series discussing intraoperative surgical complications. Preoperative evaluation of the patient and radiographs should alert the clinician to potential pitfalls. Should they occur, prior planning will help manage the situation and avoid untoward consequences. Run Time 13:18.
No doctor should perform a surgical procedure without being fully prepared to deal with the most common complications. The unexpected can always occur, and when it does, being prepared will save the day. Run Time- 10:38.
There is no such thing as a “simple” extraction. Even very straightforward procedures can have complications. In. this video, we see how to deal with fractured roots in a partially erupted third molar/. Duration 9:25.
This video course discusses a case in which a root tip, after being pushed into the maxillary sinus during extraction, becomes infected and needs to be removed. Dr. Reznick describes the technique to retrieve the root and then reconstruct the oral-antral communication and bony defect that resulted from this therapeutic misadventure. The Caldwell-Luc antrostomy is…
This is another video in our series of learning from another doctor’s mistakes how to get out of trouble and how to avoid making the same mistake. In this case, an impacted maxillary third molar is displaced into the pterygomaxillary fissure region. Dr. Reznick discusses what probably caused this, how to avoid it and how…
This video teaches what to do when the crown of a brittle, endodontically-treated lower molar breaks in the forceps. A general dentist attempted to remove a tooth, but was not able to complete the procedure. Dr. Reznick teaches you how to deal with this complication when it occurs, so that you will be able to…
An important component of surgical training is understanding what needs to b done to complete a procedure if a tooth does not come out as easily as expected. When the crown breaks off with the forceps, a non-surgical extraction becomes a surgical one and the approach and instruments must change. This video shows a technique…