Course Description

A course on the management of mandibular third molars involving, or in close proximity, to the inferior alveolar nerve.

Instructor

Dr. Russell Kirk

Dr. Kirk is a private practice Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Lebanon, Tennessee. He has been providing oral surgery services in his community since 2002. In addition to his oral surgery practice, Dr. Kirk also spends time as an educator, speaker, jiu jitsu practitioner, husband, and father of four.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Identifying the Risk

    • Panorex review

    • CBCT review
  • 2

    Treatment Options

    • No treatment

    • Tooth removal

    • Coronectomy
  • 3

    Technique

    • Burs

    • Managing the pulp

    • Sure Stop and Sutures

    • Post op radiograph
  • 4

    Follow up

    • One week post op

    • 6 month follow up

    • Recommend 3 years
  • 5

    Patient Video: Coronectomy #32

    • Coronectomy #32
  • 6

    References

    • References