How do you manage a perforation in to the maxillary sinus when removing a badly infected maxillary molar? It starts with anticipating the situation and planning to deal with it at the time of surgery. This case illustrates that concept. Run time- 19:24
Bleeding from an extraction socket can occur during surgery or in the postoperative period. The management is basically the same. In this video, Dr. Reznick demonstrates what to do if you encounter bleeding while taking out an impacted third molar tooth. Pressure, pressure, pressure. Running time: 12:59.
Dr. Reznick is joined by Dr. Sameh El-Ebrashi, a Board-Certified Prosthodontist, as they discuss the All-On-Four concept, it’s successes and failures. Dr. El-Ebrashi has restored over 1500 Ao4 cases since 2012 in his position at the Clear Choice dental center in Portland, Oregon. Run Time: 1:19:55.
One advantage a specialist has over a GP is exposure to, and experience with, a variety of surgical instruments that were designed to facilitate a particular procedure. There are many designs of elevators besides the straight design. One of Dr. Reznick’s favorites is the Cogswell B elevator. In this video, use of this instrument is…
Removing an ankylosed root in an older patient can be challenging. It is even more so when the surgeon is attempting to remove the root as atraumatically as possible, so that a dental implant can be immediately placed. Just like with any other task, having the right tools makes the job more efficient, precise, and…
There is no such thing as a simple tooth removal. A non-surgical extraction can have many challenges and can result in unwanted complications. Making it look “easy” requires knowledge, skill and experience. This case, removal of an erupted mandibular central incisor, illustrates a number of points. Duration 11:19.
If you are going to do surgery, you need to understand what you are doing. This means knowing not just “how to do it”, but also the biology, anatomy and potential complications. This is what separates the clinician from a technician. If you are a technician, you should not be doing surgery. This case illustrates…
This video shows the use of the Piezotome CUBE to facilitate removal of an ankylosed tooth root in the mandible. Atraumatic extraction of even the most difficult tooth can be performed if the right instruments are used. Traditionally, a surgical handpiece and bur would be used to separate an ankylosed root from the alveolar bone.…
To be successful in surgery, you need to be able to anticipate potential problems. Ankylosed teeth will be encountered frequently, especially with endodontically-treated molars in older patients. Surgical removal can be a challenge, and knowing what to do when this is the situation is essential to good patient care and to minimizing stress in practice.…
In this video, the technique of atraumatic extraction of an endodontically-treated, fractured mandibular premolar is demonstrated, followed by immediate replacement with a dental implant. A sterile Isolite mouthpiece is used to provide airway protection, site isolation, jaw support, and patient comfort. Run time- 14:24
One of the biggest mistakes a clinician can make is to “think” that they can successfully perform a surgical procedure. It is essential to KNOW that you can do it before you pick up the first instrument. This video discusses a case where the doctor had no plan, did not know how to handle a…
This is a straightforward case of four partial bony third molars. Patient examination, radiographic evaluation and surgical strategy are all discussed. Duration- 21:31