Atraumatic Extractions // March 1 2024

Learning Objectives:

– Identify potentially difficult extractions with potential complications.

– Identify elements in medical histories that can contribute to difficult and poorly healing

extractions.

– Review the healing process after extractions and dental implants and how this relates to the

success of healing of extraction sockets and implants.

– Definition of an “Atraumatic Extraction” and how it relates to conventional techniques.

– Review past and present techniques and review the literature on the efficacy of each.

– Periotome extraction technique: Indications, technique, complications, and advantages of this technique.

– Anterior extractions, with or without immediate implant placement.

– Posterior Maxillary extractions, technique, pearls, and pitfalls.

– Mandibular posterior extractions, technique, pearls, and pitfalls.

– Surgical extractions and techniques with full flap usage.

– Complications: When everything goes wrong.

– Platelet Rich Plasma: Indications, review of literature and how to implement in your practice.

– Live Surgery demonstrations