Patients are frequently sent to oral surgeon by orthodontists to aid in the eruption of an unerupted maxillary canine tooth. The technique is different for a palatal impaction versus a tooth that is located more facially. CBCT imaging is the most reliable way to make the determination of tooth position and orientation so that the…
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 video is not coupled with continuing educational credits. Do you want to learn how to place dental implants? Learn the right way, from an experienced oral surgeon and educator. Essentials of Implantology and Guided Implant Surgery will teach you the fundamentals that will get you off on the right foot for your implant journey.
Guided implant surgery has improved the accuracy and efficiency of dental implant surgery. A prosthetically-based plan, combined with fully-guided placement facilitates optimal implant positioning and restoration. This video shows how the Astra Tech Implant System EV Guided Surgery kit uses these principles to deliver optimal results for our patients. Run time- 19:03
This video is not coupled with continuing education credits. It is important to properly clean, dry and sterilize and implant surgical kit. Improper technique can lead to oxidizing and dulling of the drills. Since a guided surgery kit generally costs about $5000-6000, not knowing the proper protocol can be expensive.
This video is not coupled with continuing education credits. In surgery, instruments are commonly placed on a Mayo stand which goes over the patient’s abdomen. When used in a sterile field for dental implants, that stand needs to be covered with a sterile drape. This video shows how a Mayo stand drape is placed over…
This video is not coupled with continuing education credits. Just as it is important to know the proper technique to don a sterile gown and gloves, it is also essential to know how to remove these soiled covers to prevent contaminating yourself. This video shows you how.
This video is not coupled with continuing education credits. A component of our Essentials of Implantology sterile supply pack is a sterile split sheet drape which is used to cover the patient and create a sterile surgical field. This video shows how to remove the drape from the pack and place it over the patient…
A common question that comes up in lectures to dentists who are just getting started on their journeys into implant surgery is how to set up the operatory to create an aseptic environment. Just how “sterile” does everything need to be, and where to I get the supplies to do this, and what instruments do…
CBCT Guided is an incredible tool that improves the accuracy and efficiency of dental implant placement. But, tools sometimes fail, and when they do, the clinician needs to know what to do to either fix the tool or choose a different one. In this case presentation, it was discovered that the patient’s mandibular opening was…
This video is not coupled with continuing educational credits. This is the third of three videos of Dr. Reznick’s all-day course given at the CAD-Ray Symposium in Hawaii on February 13, 2016. The course was recorded by our friends at DentalTown, and they have allowed us to share this video with our subscribers. Duration -…