Management of Impactions of Non-Third Molars
Management of Impactions of Non-Third Molars is organized by American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).
Original Release Date: August 22, 2019
Review Date: May 14, 2022
Expiration Date: May 14, 2025
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study
Overview:
This 60-minute webinar addresses clinical evaluation, treatment options, and surgical technique specific to impacted maxillary canines, impacted mandibular second molars, and other unusual cases of non-third molar impactions.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Assess a patient with impacted non-third molar teeth.
• Explain the etiology of impacted non-third molar teeth.
• Express the importance of a team-based approach with other dental specialists when treatment planning.
• Employ proper imaging techniques to determine position and prognosis of surgical repositioning.
• Describe three different techniques of managing soft tissues when uncovering impacted maxillary canines.
• Identify optimal timing for intervention of impacted non-third molars, including impacted canines and mandibular second molars.
• Discuss unusual strategies for difficult cases of impacted non-third molars.
