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The Wonderful World ofOral Surgery
Jay B. Reznick, D.M.D., M.D.Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Tarzana, California
DentalTown
2nd Annual GatheringMarch 27, 2004
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Introduction
• Joined DT in August 2003• GPs discussing Oral Surgery topics• Minimal input from Specialists• Great thirst for knowledge about
implants, extractions and other office procedures
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TRAINING
4 years Dental School4 years Dental School4 years Hospital Residency4 years Hospital Residency
–– AnesthesiaAnesthesia–– Surgery (General and Subspecialties)Surgery (General and Subspecialties)–– Internal MedicineInternal Medicine–– Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryOral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Medical DegreeMedical Degree
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Today’s Goals
• Typical GP’s training in Oral Surgery consists of:– 1-3 weeks in Dental School Clinic– 1 week Hospital rotation
• GPR?• Military?
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Topics
• Come directly from the DT Message Boards– Medical History
• How does this affect your treatment plan.– Anticoagulants– Antibiotic prophylaxis
• How does your treatment affect the medical condition.
– Surgical extractions and impactions• When / whether to extract third molars• Consents• Surgical handpieces
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Topics
– Surgical extractions and impactions• Post-op instructions• Management of common post-op
complications
– Biopsy• Indications• Basic Techniques
– Management of Infections
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Let’s Begin!
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Medical History
• Hypertension• Cardiac disease• Pulmonary disease• Diabetes• Anticoagulants• Antibiotic
premedication
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Hypertension• Definition
– Systolic > 140– Diastolic > 90
• Medications– Beta-Blockers
• metopropol, labetolol, atenolol, propranolol– Ca++ channel blockers
• Verapamil, captopril, diltiazem– ACE Inhibitors
• Accupril, Atacand, Avapro, Cozaar– Diuretics
• Hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide
• RisksJBR
Hypertension
• Patients with well controlled BP can be managed like a normal patient
• Do not discontinue BP meds before procedure
• Epinephrine use• BP> 160/100: refer to MD before tx• DBP> 120: refer to ER
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Cardiac Disease
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)• CHF• Dysrhythmias• Valvulopathies• Prosthetic valves• Pacemakers/ ICD• Post-MI
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Congestive Heart Disease
• Due to prolonged hypertension, valvulopathies, impaired myocardial contractility
• Symptoms– Dyspnea– Orthopnea– Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea– Pitting ankle edema
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CHF
• Treatment:– Correction of reversible causes- HTN, valvular
dz, anemia– Diuretics– Digitalis– Vasodilators– ACE inhibitors
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Pacemakers
• Antibiotic prophylaxis not required
• Electrocautery can cause transient or permanent changes in function.
• Bipolar cautery OK
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ICD- Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator
• Antibiotic prophylaxis not required
• Presence of ICD is not a risk in itself
• Electrocautery can cause malfunction- bipolar OK
• Discharge of ICD is not harmful to caregivers in contact with patient
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Post-MI Dental Treatment
• Risk is of re-infarction• Greatest in first 6 months post-MI• “Emergent” dental treatment can be done as early
as 7 days post-MI• Medications
– Beta-blockers – Nitrates– Calcium channel blockers– Aspirin
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Post-MI
• Treatment goal is to reduce stress (tachycardia)
• Oral benzodiazepine plus nitrous oxide• Prophylaxis with nitroglycerine is
controversial
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Pulmonary Disease
• Asthma• COPD
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Asthma
A disease marked by recurrent dyspnea caused by episodic
bronchoconstriction.
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Patient Assessment
• Frequency of attacks• Precipitating factors• Duration of attacks• Management of attacks
– ER visits– Hospital admissions
• Current prevention therapy
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Classification of Asthma
• Mild intermittent- <2 attacks/wk; <2 noct attacks/mo
• Mild persistant- 2 attacks/wk; 2 noctattacks/mo
• Moderate persistent daily and nocturnal symptoms
• Severe persistent continual daily and nocturnal symptoms
Severity
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Asthma Treatment
• Bronchodilators- prn• Low-dose steroid inhalers; cromolyn;
leukotriene modifier• Medium-dose steroid inhaler, Beta-2
agonist inhaler; leukotriene modifier• High-dose steroid inhaler, long-acting
B-2 agonist inhaler; systemic steroids
Severity
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Dental Considerations
• Defer treatment until asthma is controlled• Keep inhaler available for acute attacks• Manage possible adrenal suppression (if
taking corticosteroids)• Stress reduction• Avoid erythromycin if using theophylline.
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COPD
• Affects 16 million people in US• Usually caused by smoking• Obstruction of airflow• Classified as
– Chronic bronchitis– Emphysema
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Chronic Bronchitis
• Hypersecretion of mucous
• Impaired ciliaryclearance
• Airway diameter is reduced due to inflammation
• Daily cough and sputum• Poor prognosis• “ Blue bloaters”
Emphysema
• Destruction of alveolar sacs - enlarge and coalesce
• Airways inflammed and narrowed
• Loss of elastic recoil-airway collapse during exhalation
• “Pink puffers”
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COPD
• Medications– Bronchodilators– Corticosteroids– Anticholinergics– Oxygen– Antibiotics
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Smoking Cessation and Surgery
• Effects on oxygen carrying capacity and cardiac function are short-lived
• Pulmonary complications and wound healing improve after 8 weeks of smoking cessation
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COPD
• Sedation with oral benzodiazepines OK• Respiration- O2 driven• Nitrous oxide can cause pneumothorax by
causing bullae to enlarge and rupture.
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Diabetes
• Type I (IDDM) “juvenile”àInsulin-Dependent
• Type II (NIDDM) “adult onset”àNon-Insulin-Dependent
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Complications of Diabetes
• Renal disease• Retinopathy• Neuropathies• Peripheral vascular disease• Cardiovascular disease
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Treatment
• Diet and weight loss• Hypoglycemic agents (sulfonureas, biguanides)• Thiazolidinedione therapy (Troglitazone)-
receptor regulation• Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (acarbose)- slows
digestion and absorbtion of dietary carbohydrates• Insulin
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Insulin
• Lispro, Aspart : onset 5-15 min; peak 1-2h; duration 4-6h
• Regular insulin: onset 30-60 min; peak 2-3h; duration 6-8h
• NPH, Lente: onset 2h; peak 12h; duration 24h
• Ultralente, glargine: onset 6-8h; peak 16-24h; duration 36h
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Patient Evaluation
• Control of diabetes– Hgb-A1c
• Medications• Hospitalizations• Secondary diseases
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Diabetes- Precautions
• Insulin-Dependent Diabetics– Increased risk of infection and delayed wound
healing– Always cover with antibiotics
• Non-Insulin-Dependent DiabeticsIf well-controlled…– No increased risk of infection and delayed
wound healing
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Anticoagulants
• Coumadin (warfarinsodium)– Competitive
inhibitor of Vit. K-dependent clotting factors
– PT– 36 hour half-life– Prosthetic valves,
DVT, MI, stroke, A-fib, unstable angina
•Aspirin–Platelet adhesion-TxA2 (irreversible)
–Bleeding time–MI, stroke prophylaxis
•Plavix(clopidogrelbisulfate)
–Inhibits platelet aggregation- ADP
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Prothrombin Time (PT)
• Measures Vit. K- dependent clotting pathway (II, VII, IX, X)
• Tissue thromboplastin and calcium are added to citrated patient’s blood
• Rate of clotting varies with type of tissue thromboplastin added
• Human – most sensitive
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INR
• International Normalized Ratio• Recommended by WHO to
standardize coumadin tx• Previous recommendation for PT was
1.5-2.5 X nml• Therapeutic range for INR: 2.0 – 3.5• In the U.S.: INR 3.0 ≅ PT 1.6 x
control (normal = 1.0)• Used since 1983
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It is now recommended
that patients be left on
anticoagulants for minor
procedures if at risk of
thrombosisJADA November 2003
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Coumadin Therapy
Coumadin Therapy can usually be maintained if
INR is 3.5 or less
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Coumadin Therapy
• For major procedures, patient can be taken off coumadin starting 3-5 day before surgery
• LMWH (enoxaparin- Lovenox) given SQ-BID until 12h before surgery, and resumed in the PM
• Coumadin is restarted after surgery until INR is therapeutic
• Traditional “heparin window” recommended for prosthetic valve patients
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Other “Blood Thinners”
• Trental - pentoxifylline• NSAIDs• ASA• Plavix (clopidogrelbisulfate), Ticlid
(ticlopidine)
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To Do Surgery?• What is your experience/ comfort
level• “Hassle factor”• 15/30 minute time limit• Dealing with complications
– Backup
• GP doing surgery is held to the same standard of care as a specialist
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To Do Surgery?
• Just because you have an opening in your schedule doesn’t mean you should not refer the patient.
• Everything you do in your office should be a “practice builder”
• Referring the patient to the right specialist makes you look great to the patient
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Dentoalveolar Surgery
• Extractions– Non-Surgical– Surgical– Impactions
• Alveloplasty
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Strategy
• Mentally visualize the procedure from start to finish
• Anticipate what instruments will be needed, and have them ready/ readily available
• Headlight, loupes• Anticipate complications• “Measure twice, cut once”
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Exodontia Surgical Setup
• Local• Retractor(s)• Mouth prop• Scalpel• Periosteal elevator• Tooth elevator(s)• Universal forcep• Curette• Hemostat(s)• Suction tip(s)• Needle holder/ suture• Scissors• Gauze
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Local Anesthesia
• Septocaine (articaine)– Greater fat -solubility
than lidocaine– Better bone
penetration – Increased nerve
toxicity??
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Septocaine
My Recommendations:– Use for infiltration
• Maxillary- buccal/ palatal• Mandibular
– Avoid giving mandibular/ lingual blocks
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Surgical Extractions
My Routine:• Peridex• NSAIDs
– Lodine 400mg– 30 min preop
• Antibiotics
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Surgical Extractions
• Flap design• Handpiece• Root sectioning• Root retrieval• Suturing the site
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Surgical Flaps
• Purpose of flap is to gain access to surgical site, to obtain adequate visualization of field and avoid trauma to soft tissues.
• Avoid doing surgery “blindly”• Have a low threshold to lay a flap
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Surgical Flap Design
• Should be based on anatomy, blood supply
• Base broader than apex
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Surgical Flap Design
• Flap should be broader at base
•Size of flap depends on purpose
•Releasing incision
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Surgical Flap
• Sulcular incision to begin flap
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Extraction Instruments
• Elevators• Periotomes• Forceps• Handy-Dandy instruments
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Elevators
• Used to – Luxate teeth
• Try to luxateagainst bone
• Avoid excessive pressure on adjacent crowns
– Elevate roots
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Elevators
• Used to – Luxate teeth– Elevate roots
• My favorite: 46R– Beveled tip– Serrated edge
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Elevators• Scoop
– Upper 3rds– Separate tuberosity
from distal of tooth
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Periotomes• Very thin elevators
used to sever the PDL attachment of the tooth.
• Atraumaticextractions in the “Esthetic Zone”
• Minimal flap
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Periotomes
• Instrument blade is placed parallel to root
• Advanced down PDL space
• May take time
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Extraction Forceps• Universal forcep (62,
151) works 90% of the time
• Grasp the tooth as far apically on the root as possible– Rotate– Luxate– Figure-8
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Extraction Forceps
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Tooth Grabber
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Surgical Handpiece
• Allow sectioning of tooth and removal of bone
• Does not allow air to vent into the surgical field
• Subcutaneous emphysema
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Subcutaneous Emphysema
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Surgical Handpieces
• Straight vs. angled• Burs- fissure vs. round
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Angled Surgical Handpiece
• Impact-Air 45– 45 degree head– Air exhausted to rear– 400-500K RPM– Fiberoptics– $700
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Straight Surgical Handpiece
• Air/ N2 driven, rear exhaust
• Electric• 100K RPM• High torque• $5000
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Surgical Extractions
• Single-Rooted Teeth• 2-Rooted Teeth • 3-Rooted Teeth
• If the tooth does not move with an elevator and forcep, get out the handpiece!
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Single-Rooted TeethMaxillary/ Mandibular Anteriors
•Atraumaticextraction desireable
•Want to minimize flap reflection and bone removal
•Periotomes are ideally suited for this task
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Two-Rooted Teeth
• Bicuspid/ Premolar• Mandibular Molars
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Three-Rooted TeethMaxillary Molars
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Root Retrieval
• Root tip elevators
• Root tip forceps– Steiglitz
• A neat trick
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Alveoloplasty
• Multiple adjacent teeth• Removal of interdental bone, and
contouring of ridge• Eliminate sharp edges, sore spots
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Alveoloplasty
• Rongeur• Bone File• Rotary instruments
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Suturing
• To reapproximatesurgical flaps
• To hold packing in place
• A suture alone does not hold the blood clot in place.
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Suture
• Size§ 3-0: basic§ 4-0: finer
• Type§ Silk§ Gut§ Plain§ Chromic
§ Vicryl (PGA)
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Closure of Multiple Adjacent Extraction Sites
Transposed Papillae Closure
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Ridge Preservation Grafting
• Optimizes the amount of bone present at extraction site
• Reduces early (1st 6 months) ridge resorbtion by about 75%
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Ridge Preservation Grafting
• After extraction socket is debrided and irrigated, graft material is packed into socket
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Third Molars
• Lots of controversy• Patient health vs. $$$• Many different viewpoints• Any third molar that has not/will not come
into complete, functional occlusion, and can be easily maintained by the patient, should be removed.
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Wisdom Teeth
• Periodontal issues• Best time: roots 50% -75% developed
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Wisdom Teeth
• Periodontal issues• Best time: roots 50% -75% developed• Earlier is better than later• “It’s downhill after 25”• > 35 years old, the benefits must outweigh
the risks
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Third Molars• Classification- Gregory and Pell
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Classification- By PositionMesioangular
Vertical
Distoangular
Horizontal
Deep
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Classification- Procedure Code
• Surgical - fully erupted, may need bone removal and/or sectioning
• Soft Tissue Impaction - covered only by gingiva, may need bone removal and/or sectioning
• Partial Bony Impaction - bone covering crown up to 50% (radiographically), willrequire bone removal and/or sectioning
• Full Bony Impaction - bone covering crown greater than 50% (radiographically), willrequire bone removal and/or sectioning
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Radiographs- 3rd Molars
• Should show present clinical condition• Must show roots completely• Must show relationship of roots to
sinus (upper)• Must show relationship of roots to IAN• Panoramic - ideal
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Factors That Make Impaction Surgery…
Less Difficult:– Mesioangular impaction– Soft tissue impaction– Adequate A-P room– Superficial depth– Fused conical roots– Separated from 2nd molar– Separated from IAN– Roots 1/3 to 2/3 formed– Wide PDL– Large follicle– Elastic bone
More Difficult:– Distoangular– Full bony impaction– Tight A-P space– Deep– Curved, divergent roots– Contact with 2nd molar– Close to IAN– Long, thin roots– Fully-formed roots– Narrow PDL– Thin follicle– Dense, inelastic bone
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Risks of Third Molar Removal
• The Usual– Bleeding– Swelling– Pain– Infection– Dry socket– Delayed healing
•Nerve Injury- “numbness”
•Mandible Fracture
•Oral-Antral Fistula
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Mandibular Nerve
• Radiographic Relationship of Mandibular Canal to Tooth Roots– Risk of paresthesia/ nerve injury
• Superimposition (no contact)• Grooving of root by IAN• Perforation of root by IAN
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Lingual Nerve
• Very variable location• May be above or
below the mylohyoidmuscle
• Avoid lingual retraction and instrumentation
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Risks of Not Removing 3rds
• Pericoronitis• Severe infection• Damage to bone and/or adjacent teeth• Cysts/ Tumors• Jaw fracture• It may need to be removed later
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Third Molar Impactions• Visualize procedure
from start to finish• Have instruments
available• Adequate flap to
visualize target and minimize soft tissue trauma
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Lower 3rd Molar Incisions
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Upper 3rd Molar Incisions
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Bony Exposure• Sweep away bone• The tooth crown is
harder than bone• Let the bur “drive”
itself• Light pressure• Fully expose furcation
to facilitate sectioning
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Third Molar Extractions• Vertical
impactions– Expose crown– Try elevating– Bisect crown– Deliver
• Distal half• Mesial half
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Third Molar Extractions• Mesioangular
impactions– Expose crown– Bisect crown– Deliver
• Distal half• Mesial half
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Third Molar Extractions• Horizontal
Impactions– Expose crown– Section/ remove
crown– Section/ deliver
roots
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Third Molar Extractions• Distoangular Impactions
– Most difficult impaction
– Section/ remove crown
– Deliver roots• Crane pick• Cryer
– Pray a little
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Typical Case: 4- 3rd Molars
• Peridex BID, starting 2 days before surgery
• General Anesthesia
• Lodine 400mg• No routine
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Informed Consent
• A discussion with the patient of the potential/expected-– Risks– Benefits– Complications– Alternatives, including no treatment– Options for Tooth Replacement– Option of going to a Specialist
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Informed Refusal
• When a patient refuses a treatment you feel is necessary, and failure to have the procedure may result in life - or health-threatening consequences, the patients should sign a form stating that they have been informed of all of the consequences of their decision.
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Antibiotic Premedication
• Indications Cardiac Valvular lesions that may predispose toward endocarditis
1. Prosthetic heart valve2. Most congenital heart
malformations3. Rheumatic valve disease4. Degenerative valve disease5. Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic
stenosis6. Mitral valve prolapse with
insufficiency7. Previous episode of bacterial
endocarditis
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Antibiotic Premedication
• Indications ØCoronary artery stentsØCABGØPacemakersUsually 1st 6 months
after placement-once epithelialized
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Antibiotic Premedication
• Indications ØProsthetic JointsUsually 2 years after
placement
ØHematogenous Joint InfectionØ Inflammatory
arthropathyØ ImmunosuppressionØ IDDMØHemophiliaØPrevious joint infection
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Antibiotic Premedication
• Indications• ControversiesØImplants
• Breast• Dental
–Yes• Deep tissue• Poor blood supply• Difficult to treat
implant infection
–No• Superficial implant• Good blood supply• Easily treated
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Antibiotic Premedication
• Indications• Controversies• Standard
Regimen
ØAmoxicillin 2.0 gØClindamycin 600 mgØCephalexin 2.0 gØAzithromycin 500 mg1 hour before procedure
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Antibiotic Premedication
• Indications• Controversies• Standard
Regimen• IV Regimen
ØCephazolin 1.0 g IVØClindaymycin 600mgWithin 30 minutes
before procedure
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Prophylaxis for Dental Procedures
YES• Tooth extraction• Periodontal surgery• Subgingival dental
prophylaxis• Endodontic surgery• Incision and drainage of
infections
NO• Supragingival prophylaxis• Restorative dental work• Placement of orthodontic
appliances• Suture removal• Nonsurgical endodontic
therapy• Impression taking• Radiographs
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Prophylactic Antibiotics
• If there is infection present, antibiotic therapy should be directed against likely pathogen.
• If patient is taking antibiotic normally used for SBE prophylaxis, premed with drug from different class.
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“Routine Antibiotics”
• Antibiotics should not be prescribed without a clinical indication. – Infection spread to soft tissues at surgery– Prolonged procedure, excessive bone removal– Adequate blood levels
• 3 – 4% overall infection rate after third molar extraction.
• Antibiotics do not significantly reduce the risk of postoperative infection in an otherwise “clean”case.
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“Routine Antibiotics”
• Antibiotics are over-prescribed for routine oral surgery.
• Risks of over-use:–Allergic reactions–Resistance
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Surgical Management
Bleeding from surgical sites can usually be controlled by
local measures
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Local Measures to Control Bleeding
• Gauze pressure• Pack site- gelatin sponge
(Gelfoam), absorbable oxycellulose (Surgicel)
• Suturing• Topical thrombin• Local anesthetic
• Bone wax• Cyanoacrylate tissue
glue (Dermabond, Histacryl)
• Rinse with amino-caproic acid or tranexamic acid (5%)Ø Hold in mouth for 2.5
min pre-op, then q2h for 6-10 doses
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Post-Operative Instructions
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Management of Common Postoperative Complications
• Infection• Sinusitis• “Dry socket”• Sequestration• Lingual mandibular sequestration • Fracture• Numbness
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Postop Infection
• Occurs after 3r d postop day• Increased swelling, pain• Foul or sour taste• Fever
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Postop Infection
• Treat initially with “standard”antibiotics
• May require debridement of extraction socket
• Place drain if involves soft tissues
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Sinus Problems
• The maxillary posterior teeth may project into the maxillary sinus
• Sinusitis: – Amoxicillin 500mg TID x 14 days– Decongestant
• Oral-Antral Fistula– Will probably close by itself– If not closed by 2 weeksà Refer
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Dry Socket• Localized Alveolar Osteitis• Loss of the blood clot• Etiology??• “Schmootzy” socket• “Reznick’s sign”
(chandelier sign)• Treatment• Prevention
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Dry Socket
A true dry socket should not last more than a few days. If it does, look
for another cause of the patient’s symptoms.
““When things donWhen things don’’t seem right, t seem right, therethere’’s a good chance that s a good chance that
somethingsomething’’s wrongs wrong””
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Bony Sequestration
• Small pieces of bone may become obvious at the extraction up to many months after surgery
• Most will slough without treatment• Can be removed with small rongeur
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Post-Surgical Complications
• Lingual bony spicule– Can develop anytime after surgery
for mandibular 3rd molars, even years later.
– Painful, radiates to ear, throat, headache
– Can occur spontaneously.– Bony spicule is visible along
mylohyoid ridge, penetrating lingual mucosa.
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Lingual Bony Spicule
• May be self-limited– Exposed bone
becomes necrotic– May slough, leaving a
smooth surface underneath
– Mucosa will heal spontaneously
• May need intervention
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Lingual Bony Spicule
• Make incision about 2-3mm above spicule
• Elevate flap with curved Molt currette
• Smooth/ remove spicule with angled bone file (H&H)
• Suture closed with 4-0 chromic gut
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Mandible Fracture
• Most frequent when:– Patient is a male, > 35 years old– Deep impaction– Infection present before surgery– Impaired healing potential
• Usually occurs 1-3 weeks after surgery• Refer immediately• Treatment: Closed vs. Open Reduction
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Post-Op Paresthesia
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Surgical Nerve Injury• IncidenceØ0.5%: TransientØ1/20,000 – 1/25,000: Permanent
• PrognosisØParesthesia vs. Anesthesia
• MedicationsØCorticosteroidsØNeurontin
• Surgery?ØObserved transectionØTotal anesthesiaØDysesthesia
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Factors Affecting PostOpRecovery
• Amount of flap reflection
• Surgical time• Instrumentation• Irrigation• Corticosteroids• Pre-operative
symptoms
• Surgeon experience• Patient age• Bone density• Root development• Tooth position• Individual variation
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Odontogenic Infections
• Perio/Endo Infections
• Pericoronitis
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Dental Infections
• A tooth should not be removed in the face of active infection.
• You must put the patient on antibiotics first, then take out the tooth when the infection is better.
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Odontogenic Infections• Perio/Endo Infections
1) Remove the source of the infection
2) I & D3) Antibiotics
• Pericoronitis1) Usually cellulitis2) Begin treatment for soft
tissue infection before removing tooth
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Antibiotic Use
• Indicated for:– Acute onset
infection– Diffuse swelling– Compromised host
defenses– Involvement of
fascial spaces– Severe pericoronitis– Osteomyelitis
• Not Indicated for:– Chronic well -
localized abscess– Minor vestibular
abscess– Dry socket– Mild pericoronitis
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Antibiotic Use
Most odontogenic infections respond readily to the “standard” antibiotics
•Penicillin•Amoxicillin•Erythromycin•Clindamycin
•Cephalexin•Ceclor•Metronidazole•Tetracycline
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Reasons for treatment failure
– Inadequate surgery– Depressed host defenses– Foreign body– Antibiotic problems
• Patient noncompliance• Drug not reaching site• Drug dosage too low• Wrong bacterial diagnosis• Wrong antibiotic
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Indications for C & S:– Rapidly spreading
infection– Postoperative
infection– Nonresponsive
infection– Recurrent infection
– Compromised host defenses
– Osteomyelitis– Suspected
actinomycosis
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Incision & Drainage (I&D)
• Fluctuant vs. Indurated– Pus– Cellulitis
• Letting out the pus– Incision and Drainage
• Draining cellulitis
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Criteria for referral to a specialist
• Rapidly progressing infection
• Difficulty in breathing
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Fascial space involvement
• Elevated temperature (> 101° F)
• Severe jaw trismus(< 20 mm)
• Toxic appearance• Compromised host
defenses
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Pathology in a Nutshell(as learned in Dermatology)
• If it is Raised:– Cut it off– Biopsy
• If it is Flat:– Try topical
steroids– If it doesn’t go
away• Cut it off• Biopsy
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Biopsy
• Incisional:– Large lesion– Generalized condition– Possibly malignant– Diagnosis not definitive
• Excisional– Small lesion– Most likely benign– Can be completely
excised– Will not require further
treatment
Incisional vs. Excisional
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Biopsy Guidelines• Excise down to
connective tissue layer• If ulcerative, biopsy
near edge• If suspect malignancy,
biopsy “worst” area• If excising, excise
completely, consider closure
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Laser Biopsy
• Great technique!• Don’t cook specimen• Laser is not a magic
wand- it does not replace the scalpel-use appropriately!– Raised– Benign– Excisional biopsy
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Pitfalls- Procedural
• “I’ve got time on my schedule”• “It looks easy”• Not having the correct instruments• Not laying a flap/ big enough flap• Not planning/ being prepared• Not referring the patient to the OS to begin
with! – Offer patient options: GP or OS
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Help!
• Develop a working relationship with a local Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
• You need him/her• He/She needs you!
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Pitfalls- MedicoLegal
• Inadequate informed consent• Inadequate radiographs• Poor records• Failure to call for help/ refer to specialist• Failure to inform patient of complication• Ignoring a patient’s complaint of a
complication• Failure to give patient option of seeing a
specialist
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References- Basic
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References
W B Saunders
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www.scofsg.com/pt_forms.htm