Craniomaxillofacial Trauma
David A. Bitonti, DMD, CAPT, DC, USN, Editor The management of maxillofacial trauma and the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery are integrally linked. The synergistic combination of an intricate understanding…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical Uprighting of Second Molars
Key points • The second molar tooth is usually the last functional tooth to erupt and can become impacted under the distal contour of the first molar. • Leaving the…
Office Placement of Skeletal Anchorage Devices
Key points • Skeletal anchorage devices enhance the versatility and expand the range of traditional orthodontic therapy. • Rapid and reliable movement of teeth can correct some deformities that were…
Office-Based Procedures for Unusual Impactions
Key points • The order of frequency of tooth impaction includes mandibular and maxillary third molars, maxillary canines, mandibular premolars, mandibular canines, maxillary premolars, maxillary central incisors, maxillary lateral incisors,…
Coronectomy
Key points • Coronectomy is considered a reasonable and safe treatment alternative for patients who demonstrate elevated risk for injury to the inferior alveolar nerve with the removal of third…
Evidence-Based Surgical-Orthodontic Management of Impacted Teeth
Key points • Other than third molars, the maxillary canine teeth are the most commonly impacted teeth. • Surgical intervention and coordination of care with the orthodontist will lead to…
Office-Based Management of Dental Alveolar Trauma
Key points • Children have a higher incidence of dentoalveolar trauma than adults. • Injuries to the primary dentition are usually less severe and can often be managed with extractions….
