The document discusses principles of oral surgery including access, visibility, and flap design. It states that adequate access requires wide mouth opening and retraction of tissues away from the surgical field. Improved access can be gained by creating surgical flaps using incisions. Key principles of incisions and flap design are outlined such as using a sharp blade, firm strokes, avoiding vital structures, and designing flaps to ensure adequate blood supply and healing. Common flap types including triangular, trapezoidal, envelope, and semilunar flaps are described. Careful handling of tissues is also emphasized to minimize damage.
This document provides an overview of principles of suture and flap design for oral surgery. It discusses the basic principles of incision and flap design, including types of incisions and flaps for different procedures. It also covers different types of sutures and needles that can be used, including absorbable and non-absorbable sutures. Basic suturing techniques like simple interrupted, continuous, and mattress sutures are also outlined. The document is intended as a guide for surgical skills and procedures in oral surgery.
Gingivectomy is the surgical excision of gingiva to remove diseased pocket walls and expose tooth surfaces. It is indicated for conditions like suprabonny pockets, fibrous enlargement, and crown lengthening. There are several types of gingivectomy including surgical, chemosurgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, and laser gingivectomy. The surgical procedure involves marking pockets, making internal beveled incisions, removing diseased tissue and calculus, and placing a periodontal pack. Post-operative healing occurs through clot formation, granulation tissue growth, and epithelialization over 2-3 weeks.
Vestibuloplasty is a surgical procedure to deepen the oral vestibule by changing the attachments of the soft tissue. There are several types of vestibuloplasty procedures, including mucosal advancement, secondary epithelization, and grafting. Mucosal advancement involves undermining and advancing the oral mucosa, while secondary epithelization uses the oral mucosa to line one side and allows the other side to heal through epithelization. Grafting can use skin, mucosa, or dermis grafts to line the extended vestibule. The document discusses techniques for each type of vestibuloplasty procedure.
1. The document discusses pre-prosthetic surgery procedures performed before denture construction and placement. It covers topics like patient evaluation, classification of ridge resorption, characteristics of an ideal denture ridge, and various basic and advanced surgical techniques.
2. Basic techniques include soft tissue operations to address issues like fibrous hyperplasia and frenum attachments. Bony operations recontour ridges and remove exostoses. Advanced techniques augment ridges with grafts and extend them with vestibuloplasties.
3. Ridge augmentation aims to restore ridge height and width through grafts to bone. Mandibular augmentation techniques include superior border grafts to add strength and contour.
This document presents a protocol for managing TMJ ankylosis through seven steps: 1) aggressive resection of ankylotic tissue, 2) ipsilateral coronoidectomy, 3) contralateral coronoidectomy if needed, 4) lining the glenoid fossa, 5) reconstructing the ramus with a costochondral graft, 6) securing it with screws, and 7) early mobilization and physiotherapy. It reviews past techniques for ankylosis that often achieved less than 35mm of opening and discusses complications. The results of this protocol showed effectiveness in treating TMJ ankylosis by achieving normal function in most patients.
This document discusses various flap techniques used in periodontal surgery. It defines flaps as sections of gingiva and mucosa surgically separated from underlying tissues to provide access to bone and roots. Full and partial thickness flaps are classified based on the depth of tissue reflection. Techniques include the modified Widman flap, undisplaced flap, apically displaced flap, papilla preservation flap, and techniques for distal molar surgery. Healing after flap surgery is described in stages from initial clot formation to establishment of new connective tissue attachment after 4 weeks.
Trans alveolar extraction is a surgical technique used to remove teeth or roots that cannot be extracted using routine closed methods. Key steps include raising a mucoperiosteal flap to provide access, removing surrounding bone, sectioning multi-rooted teeth, and closing the wound. Factors complicating routine extraction requiring this approach include root fractures, abnormal root morphology, ankylosis, or proximity to vital structures. The procedure aims to improve access, leverage, reduce resistance, and allow for a safe extraction path.
This document provides an overview of periodontal flap surgery techniques. It defines a periodontal flap as incising the gingival tissues to control or eliminate periodontal disease by elevating the gingiva and oral mucosa from underlying tissues for improved accessibility and visibility of bone and roots. The document discusses the classification, indications, advantages, and types of incisions for various flap techniques used in pocket therapy, including modified Widman flap, undisplaced flap, apically displaced flap, and distal wedge procedure. Healing processes and outcomes for different flap techniques are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of principles of suture and flap design for oral surgery. It discusses the basic principles of incision and flap design, including types of incisions and flaps for different procedures. It also covers different types of sutures and needles that can be used, including absorbable and non-absorbable sutures. Basic suturing techniques like simple interrupted, continuous, and mattress sutures are also outlined. The document is intended as a guide for surgical skills and procedures in oral surgery.
Gingivectomy is the surgical excision of gingiva to remove diseased pocket walls and expose tooth surfaces. It is indicated for conditions like suprabonny pockets, fibrous enlargement, and crown lengthening. There are several types of gingivectomy including surgical, chemosurgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, and laser gingivectomy. The surgical procedure involves marking pockets, making internal beveled incisions, removing diseased tissue and calculus, and placing a periodontal pack. Post-operative healing occurs through clot formation, granulation tissue growth, and epithelialization over 2-3 weeks.
Vestibuloplasty is a surgical procedure to deepen the oral vestibule by changing the attachments of the soft tissue. There are several types of vestibuloplasty procedures, including mucosal advancement, secondary epithelization, and grafting. Mucosal advancement involves undermining and advancing the oral mucosa, while secondary epithelization uses the oral mucosa to line one side and allows the other side to heal through epithelization. Grafting can use skin, mucosa, or dermis grafts to line the extended vestibule. The document discusses techniques for each type of vestibuloplasty procedure.
1. The document discusses pre-prosthetic surgery procedures performed before denture construction and placement. It covers topics like patient evaluation, classification of ridge resorption, characteristics of an ideal denture ridge, and various basic and advanced surgical techniques.
2. Basic techniques include soft tissue operations to address issues like fibrous hyperplasia and frenum attachments. Bony operations recontour ridges and remove exostoses. Advanced techniques augment ridges with grafts and extend them with vestibuloplasties.
3. Ridge augmentation aims to restore ridge height and width through grafts to bone. Mandibular augmentation techniques include superior border grafts to add strength and contour.
This document presents a protocol for managing TMJ ankylosis through seven steps: 1) aggressive resection of ankylotic tissue, 2) ipsilateral coronoidectomy, 3) contralateral coronoidectomy if needed, 4) lining the glenoid fossa, 5) reconstructing the ramus with a costochondral graft, 6) securing it with screws, and 7) early mobilization and physiotherapy. It reviews past techniques for ankylosis that often achieved less than 35mm of opening and discusses complications. The results of this protocol showed effectiveness in treating TMJ ankylosis by achieving normal function in most patients.
This document discusses various flap techniques used in periodontal surgery. It defines flaps as sections of gingiva and mucosa surgically separated from underlying tissues to provide access to bone and roots. Full and partial thickness flaps are classified based on the depth of tissue reflection. Techniques include the modified Widman flap, undisplaced flap, apically displaced flap, papilla preservation flap, and techniques for distal molar surgery. Healing after flap surgery is described in stages from initial clot formation to establishment of new connective tissue attachment after 4 weeks.
Trans alveolar extraction is a surgical technique used to remove teeth or roots that cannot be extracted using routine closed methods. Key steps include raising a mucoperiosteal flap to provide access, removing surrounding bone, sectioning multi-rooted teeth, and closing the wound. Factors complicating routine extraction requiring this approach include root fractures, abnormal root morphology, ankylosis, or proximity to vital structures. The procedure aims to improve access, leverage, reduce resistance, and allow for a safe extraction path.
This document provides an overview of periodontal flap surgery techniques. It defines a periodontal flap as incising the gingival tissues to control or eliminate periodontal disease by elevating the gingiva and oral mucosa from underlying tissues for improved accessibility and visibility of bone and roots. The document discusses the classification, indications, advantages, and types of incisions for various flap techniques used in pocket therapy, including modified Widman flap, undisplaced flap, apically displaced flap, and distal wedge procedure. Healing processes and outcomes for different flap techniques are also summarized.
1. The document discusses different types of surgical incisions and flaps used in oral surgery procedures. It describes incision and flap design rules to avoid injury and ensure adequate blood supply.
2. Several types of flaps are summarized, including trapezoidal, triangular, envelope, and semilunar flaps. Each flap's shape, uses, advantages, and disadvantages are outlined.
3. Pedicle flaps used to close oroantral communications include buccal, palatal, and bridge flaps. Other flaps created by T-shaped and L-shaped incisions are used to remove palatal exostoses.
The document discusses different types of flaps used in oral surgery, including their design principles and advantages/disadvantages. It describes trapezoidal, triangular, envelope, semilunar, and pedicle flaps. Trapezoidal flaps provide excellent access but can cause gingival recession. Triangular flaps ensure adequate blood supply but create tension. Envelope flaps avoid vertical incisions but are difficult to reflect and cause tension. Pedicle flaps are suitable for closing oroantral communications. The document outlines design considerations and applications of various flap types for different oral surgical procedures.
This document discusses periodontal flaps, which are sections of gingiva surgically separated from underlying tissues to provide access to bone and roots. It defines different types of flaps classified by bone exposure, placement, and papilla design. Indications and contraindications for various flaps are outlined. Procedures for modified Widman, undisplaced, apically displaced, and regenerative flaps are described. Distal molar surgery techniques and use of periodontal packs are also summarized.
Classification of Impaction and Methods & Techniques of Third molar/Manidibular impaction removal,Flap designs of impaction removal techniques and more
This document discusses the principles of managing odontogenic cysts. It provides an overview of investigations like physical examination, radiographic examination, aspiration and biopsy that are used to diagnose cysts. It then discusses various treatment options like decompression, enucleation, and marsupialization. Enucleation involves completely removing the cyst lining in one piece while marsupialization removes the entire cyst roof to create a window for drainage.
This document discusses principles of incisions and flap design for minor oral surgery. It describes five basic principles of incisions, including using a sharp blade, making firm continuous strokes, avoiding cutting vital structures, holding the blade perpendicular to epithelial surfaces, and properly placing incisions. It also outlines various types of mucoperiosteal flaps like envelope, three-corner, four-corner, semilunar, Y-incision, and pedicle flaps. Complications of flap design like necrosis, dehiscence, tearing, and injury are addressed. Considerations for flap design include ensuring an adequate blood supply, avoiding tension, and not crossing bony prominences.
1) The document discusses various theories of third molar impaction including orthodontic, phylogenic, Mendelian, and pathological theories.
2) It also covers classifications of third molar impaction based on angulation, position, eruption state, and root morphology. Historical classifications including Winter's and Pell & Gregory are summarized.
3) Surgical considerations for impacted third molar removal are outlined, including pre-operative assessment, radiographic evaluation, difficulty indices, surgical anatomy, and mucoperiosteal flap design. Complications of retained impacted teeth are also briefly mentioned.
Mandibular Anesthesia : Inferior alveolar nerve blockد.عبد الله الناصر
This document provides information on the inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) dental anesthesia technique. It summarizes that the IANB anesthetizes the inferior alveolar nerve and its branches, anesthetizing the mandibular teeth and surrounding soft tissues. The technique involves locating the coronoid notch and pterygomandibular raphe landmarks and inserting the needle at the intersection of lines based on these landmarks, advancing the needle until bone contact is made at a depth of 20-25mm. Proper administration results in numbness of the lower lip and tongue, indicating successful anesthesia of the mental and lingual nerves. Precautions include avoiding deposition without bone contact to prevent facial nerve injury.
The document discusses local anesthesia and its potential complications. It defines local anesthesia and lists local and systemic complications. It discusses the principles of drug toxicity and the role of the user in potential toxicity. It describes overdose reactions involving the central nervous system and treatments. It provides guidelines for safe administration of local anesthesia and managing complications like overdose reactions and allergic responses.
This document provides information about impaction of teeth. It begins with definitions of terms like impacted tooth and discusses various theories of impaction such as orthodontic theory and phylogenic theory. It then covers the causes, order of frequency, and complications of impacted teeth. The document outlines indications and contraindications for removal of impacted teeth and classifications of impaction. Surgical procedures for removal are also summarized, including incisions, osteotomy techniques, tooth sectioning, and closure methods.
Apexogenesis & apexification in pediatric dentistryDr. Harsh Shah
SDDCH Parbhani
Presented by : Vipul GIratkar
Dept. of Pediatric dentitstry
Guided by . Dr. Rehan Khan
DIscussion regarding apexification and apexogenesis
This document discusses crown lengthening procedures and biological width. It defines biological width as the natural distance between the base of the gingival sulcus and alveolar bone, which is typically 2mm. Crown lengthening surgically exposes more tooth structure above the bone to avoid violating the biological width and prevent inflammation. The document outlines different types of crown lengthening procedures based on the available soft and hard tissue dimensions, as well as factors to consider like gingival biotype and restoration design. Maintaining at least 3mm of tooth structure above bone is recommended to allow for proper restorative margins and healing.
This document discusses various atraumatic dental extraction techniques that aim to minimize trauma and preserve alveolar bone and soft tissues. It describes lever-based extraction devices like the Physics Forceps that use class I lever mechanics to remove teeth with rotational movements. It also discusses endoscopically assisted root splitting which allows extraction of individual root fragments without osseous defects. Another technique described is use of the Powertome electric periotome which separates Sharpey's fibers to facilitate atraumatic tooth removal. The goal of these techniques is to preserve options for immediate dental implants or reduce ridge defects from conventional extractions.
mucogingival surgery or plastic surgery of muco-gingival tissue is a surgical procedure targeted to correct and eliminate anatomic, developmental and traumatic alterations of gingiva.
This document discusses the different types of root resorption, including external root resorption. External root resorption is classified into external surface resorption, external inflammatory resorption, external replacement resorption, and external cervical resorption. External surface resorption is a self-limiting resorption caused by trauma or orthodontic treatment. External inflammatory resorption is often seen radiographically as an extensive lesion caused by necrotic pulp. External replacement resorption replaces the root surface with bone in a process called ankylosis. External cervical resorption is a localized resorptive lesion of the cervical area that may progress in an apical or coronal direction.
Every periodontal surgical procedure has its own indications. With proper knowledge of the etiology of the disease, correct diagnosis and treatment planning, the clinician is able to draw predictable success with periodontal flap surgery.
The document discusses the use of elevators in dental surgery. It describes the different types of elevators including straight, curved, and crossbar elevators. It explains how each type is used to luxate and remove teeth or roots in different situations, such as for impacted teeth, fractured roots, or remaining roots. The principles of levers and mechanics are also covered to understand how elevators work to reduce resistance and extract teeth using the forces applied.
This document discusses gingivitis, including its classification, clinical features, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Gingivitis can be classified based on its course (acute, recurrent, chronic) or distribution in the mouth (localized or generalized). Clinical signs include red, swollen gums that bleed easily. Gingivitis is usually caused by plaque buildup and can be prevented through regular brushing, flossing, and dental cleanings. The key to treatment and management is proper oral hygiene and professional dental care.
1. The document describes various surgical incision techniques for accessing and removing impacted third molars, including envelope flap, three-cornered flap, and lingual split bone techniques.
2. It also discusses methods for bone removal like guttering using a bur or chiseling techniques to create space for tooth extraction.
3. Tooth sectioning is described as an option when the path of removal is hindered to reduce the risk of injury to surrounding structures.
This document provides an overview of genioplasty procedures. It begins with an introduction to genioplasty and anatomy. It then discusses preoperative evaluation including facial analysis, cephalometric evaluation, and chin classifications. Next, it covers various techniques for correcting chin deformities including osseous genioplasty procedures like horizontal osteotomy with advancement or reduction, and alloplastic genioplasty. It concludes with a brief discussion of complications. The document provides detailed information on evaluating patients, planning procedures, and technical aspects of different genioplasty techniques.
Principles of, incisions in oral surgery.pptssuser5fb8db
This document discusses principles of incisions, flaps, and suturing in oral surgery. It describes the basic principles of incisions including using sterile blades and making incisions at right angles to bone. It defines flaps as sections of soft tissue outlined by incisions that carry blood supply and allow surgical access. It discusses different types of flaps including envelope, two-sided, three-sided, and semilunar flaps. It also covers principles of flap reflection, suturing wounds, and types of suture materials including absorbable catgut.
This document discusses various aspects of oral surgery preparation and procedures. It covers definitions of oral surgery, pre-surgical evaluation and preparation, asepsis and sterilization techniques, surgical staff preparation, incision types, flap design principles, tissue handling techniques, hemostasis, suturing, wound decontamination and debridement, and edema control. The document provides details on each topic to thoroughly outline the process of oral surgery.
1. The document discusses different types of surgical incisions and flaps used in oral surgery procedures. It describes incision and flap design rules to avoid injury and ensure adequate blood supply.
2. Several types of flaps are summarized, including trapezoidal, triangular, envelope, and semilunar flaps. Each flap's shape, uses, advantages, and disadvantages are outlined.
3. Pedicle flaps used to close oroantral communications include buccal, palatal, and bridge flaps. Other flaps created by T-shaped and L-shaped incisions are used to remove palatal exostoses.
The document discusses different types of flaps used in oral surgery, including their design principles and advantages/disadvantages. It describes trapezoidal, triangular, envelope, semilunar, and pedicle flaps. Trapezoidal flaps provide excellent access but can cause gingival recession. Triangular flaps ensure adequate blood supply but create tension. Envelope flaps avoid vertical incisions but are difficult to reflect and cause tension. Pedicle flaps are suitable for closing oroantral communications. The document outlines design considerations and applications of various flap types for different oral surgical procedures.
This document discusses periodontal flaps, which are sections of gingiva surgically separated from underlying tissues to provide access to bone and roots. It defines different types of flaps classified by bone exposure, placement, and papilla design. Indications and contraindications for various flaps are outlined. Procedures for modified Widman, undisplaced, apically displaced, and regenerative flaps are described. Distal molar surgery techniques and use of periodontal packs are also summarized.
Classification of Impaction and Methods & Techniques of Third molar/Manidibular impaction removal,Flap designs of impaction removal techniques and more
This document discusses the principles of managing odontogenic cysts. It provides an overview of investigations like physical examination, radiographic examination, aspiration and biopsy that are used to diagnose cysts. It then discusses various treatment options like decompression, enucleation, and marsupialization. Enucleation involves completely removing the cyst lining in one piece while marsupialization removes the entire cyst roof to create a window for drainage.
This document discusses principles of incisions and flap design for minor oral surgery. It describes five basic principles of incisions, including using a sharp blade, making firm continuous strokes, avoiding cutting vital structures, holding the blade perpendicular to epithelial surfaces, and properly placing incisions. It also outlines various types of mucoperiosteal flaps like envelope, three-corner, four-corner, semilunar, Y-incision, and pedicle flaps. Complications of flap design like necrosis, dehiscence, tearing, and injury are addressed. Considerations for flap design include ensuring an adequate blood supply, avoiding tension, and not crossing bony prominences.
1) The document discusses various theories of third molar impaction including orthodontic, phylogenic, Mendelian, and pathological theories.
2) It also covers classifications of third molar impaction based on angulation, position, eruption state, and root morphology. Historical classifications including Winter's and Pell & Gregory are summarized.
3) Surgical considerations for impacted third molar removal are outlined, including pre-operative assessment, radiographic evaluation, difficulty indices, surgical anatomy, and mucoperiosteal flap design. Complications of retained impacted teeth are also briefly mentioned.
Mandibular Anesthesia : Inferior alveolar nerve blockد.عبد الله الناصر
This document provides information on the inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) dental anesthesia technique. It summarizes that the IANB anesthetizes the inferior alveolar nerve and its branches, anesthetizing the mandibular teeth and surrounding soft tissues. The technique involves locating the coronoid notch and pterygomandibular raphe landmarks and inserting the needle at the intersection of lines based on these landmarks, advancing the needle until bone contact is made at a depth of 20-25mm. Proper administration results in numbness of the lower lip and tongue, indicating successful anesthesia of the mental and lingual nerves. Precautions include avoiding deposition without bone contact to prevent facial nerve injury.
The document discusses local anesthesia and its potential complications. It defines local anesthesia and lists local and systemic complications. It discusses the principles of drug toxicity and the role of the user in potential toxicity. It describes overdose reactions involving the central nervous system and treatments. It provides guidelines for safe administration of local anesthesia and managing complications like overdose reactions and allergic responses.
This document provides information about impaction of teeth. It begins with definitions of terms like impacted tooth and discusses various theories of impaction such as orthodontic theory and phylogenic theory. It then covers the causes, order of frequency, and complications of impacted teeth. The document outlines indications and contraindications for removal of impacted teeth and classifications of impaction. Surgical procedures for removal are also summarized, including incisions, osteotomy techniques, tooth sectioning, and closure methods.
Apexogenesis & apexification in pediatric dentistryDr. Harsh Shah
SDDCH Parbhani
Presented by : Vipul GIratkar
Dept. of Pediatric dentitstry
Guided by . Dr. Rehan Khan
DIscussion regarding apexification and apexogenesis
This document discusses crown lengthening procedures and biological width. It defines biological width as the natural distance between the base of the gingival sulcus and alveolar bone, which is typically 2mm. Crown lengthening surgically exposes more tooth structure above the bone to avoid violating the biological width and prevent inflammation. The document outlines different types of crown lengthening procedures based on the available soft and hard tissue dimensions, as well as factors to consider like gingival biotype and restoration design. Maintaining at least 3mm of tooth structure above bone is recommended to allow for proper restorative margins and healing.
This document discusses various atraumatic dental extraction techniques that aim to minimize trauma and preserve alveolar bone and soft tissues. It describes lever-based extraction devices like the Physics Forceps that use class I lever mechanics to remove teeth with rotational movements. It also discusses endoscopically assisted root splitting which allows extraction of individual root fragments without osseous defects. Another technique described is use of the Powertome electric periotome which separates Sharpey's fibers to facilitate atraumatic tooth removal. The goal of these techniques is to preserve options for immediate dental implants or reduce ridge defects from conventional extractions.
mucogingival surgery or plastic surgery of muco-gingival tissue is a surgical procedure targeted to correct and eliminate anatomic, developmental and traumatic alterations of gingiva.
This document discusses the different types of root resorption, including external root resorption. External root resorption is classified into external surface resorption, external inflammatory resorption, external replacement resorption, and external cervical resorption. External surface resorption is a self-limiting resorption caused by trauma or orthodontic treatment. External inflammatory resorption is often seen radiographically as an extensive lesion caused by necrotic pulp. External replacement resorption replaces the root surface with bone in a process called ankylosis. External cervical resorption is a localized resorptive lesion of the cervical area that may progress in an apical or coronal direction.
Every periodontal surgical procedure has its own indications. With proper knowledge of the etiology of the disease, correct diagnosis and treatment planning, the clinician is able to draw predictable success with periodontal flap surgery.
The document discusses the use of elevators in dental surgery. It describes the different types of elevators including straight, curved, and crossbar elevators. It explains how each type is used to luxate and remove teeth or roots in different situations, such as for impacted teeth, fractured roots, or remaining roots. The principles of levers and mechanics are also covered to understand how elevators work to reduce resistance and extract teeth using the forces applied.
This document discusses gingivitis, including its classification, clinical features, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Gingivitis can be classified based on its course (acute, recurrent, chronic) or distribution in the mouth (localized or generalized). Clinical signs include red, swollen gums that bleed easily. Gingivitis is usually caused by plaque buildup and can be prevented through regular brushing, flossing, and dental cleanings. The key to treatment and management is proper oral hygiene and professional dental care.
1. The document describes various surgical incision techniques for accessing and removing impacted third molars, including envelope flap, three-cornered flap, and lingual split bone techniques.
2. It also discusses methods for bone removal like guttering using a bur or chiseling techniques to create space for tooth extraction.
3. Tooth sectioning is described as an option when the path of removal is hindered to reduce the risk of injury to surrounding structures.
This document provides an overview of genioplasty procedures. It begins with an introduction to genioplasty and anatomy. It then discusses preoperative evaluation including facial analysis, cephalometric evaluation, and chin classifications. Next, it covers various techniques for correcting chin deformities including osseous genioplasty procedures like horizontal osteotomy with advancement or reduction, and alloplastic genioplasty. It concludes with a brief discussion of complications. The document provides detailed information on evaluating patients, planning procedures, and technical aspects of different genioplasty techniques.
Principles of, incisions in oral surgery.pptssuser5fb8db
This document discusses principles of incisions, flaps, and suturing in oral surgery. It describes the basic principles of incisions including using sterile blades and making incisions at right angles to bone. It defines flaps as sections of soft tissue outlined by incisions that carry blood supply and allow surgical access. It discusses different types of flaps including envelope, two-sided, three-sided, and semilunar flaps. It also covers principles of flap reflection, suturing wounds, and types of suture materials including absorbable catgut.
This document discusses various aspects of oral surgery preparation and procedures. It covers definitions of oral surgery, pre-surgical evaluation and preparation, asepsis and sterilization techniques, surgical staff preparation, incision types, flap design principles, tissue handling techniques, hemostasis, suturing, wound decontamination and debridement, and edema control. The document provides details on each topic to thoroughly outline the process of oral surgery.
1) Soft tissue management is an important consideration in endodontic surgery. The choice of flap design impacts surgical access, blood supply, and post-operative healing.
2) Key factors in flap design include the position of the tooth, underlying bone quality, and avoiding incisions that sever vertically-oriented blood vessels and collagen fibers.
3) Common flap types include triangular, rectangular, and papilla-base flaps. Limited flaps like submarginal designs disrupt more tissue but provide less access than full-thickness flaps.
The document discusses principles of oral surgery, including developing a surgical diagnosis through accurate data collection, the basic necessities of adequate visibility and assistance during surgery, techniques for incisions, flap design, tissue handling, hemostasis, dead space management, decontamination, edema control, and the importance of a patient's general health and nutrition for proper wound healing. Proper surgical techniques and preoperative optimization of a patient's health can help improve wound healing outcomes.
This document discusses periodontal plastic surgery techniques. It begins by defining periodontal plastic surgery and outlining its goals of correcting anatomical deformities, increasing attached gingiva, and deepening shallow vestibules. It then describes various techniques for widening attached gingiva including free gingival grafts, free connective tissue grafts, and apically positioned flaps. Criteria for selecting mucogingival techniques include ensuring the surgical site is plaque-free and has adequate blood supply. The objectives of periodontal plastic surgery are to address problems associated with lack of attached gingiva and shallow vestibules. Key techniques are described for augmenting gingiva both apical and coronal to a ging
REFERENCES TAKEN FROM CARRANZA'S TEXTBOOK OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY AND LINDHE'S TEXTBOOK OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY. CONTAINS ENOUGH AND MORE DETAILS OF THIS TOPIC FOR BDS STUDENTS.HOPE THIS PRESENTATION WILL HELP U GAIN SOME KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PERIODONTAL PLASTIC AND ESTHETIC DENTISTRY.
The document discusses periodontal flap surgery. It begins by defining a periodontal flap and providing a brief history of flap surgery techniques dating back to the 19th century. It then covers the objectives of periodontal surgery, classifications of flaps, principles of flap design and incision placement. Specific flap techniques are described for pocket elimination, including the Original Widman Flap, Neumann Flap, Modified Flap Operation, Undisplaced Flap, Modified Widman Flap, and Apically Repositioned Flap. The document provides details on incision types, flap elevation, and management. In summary, it provides an overview of periodontal flap surgery, outlining key historical developments, classifications, principles, and specific techniques.
COMPLICATIONS OF EXODONTIA AND THEIR MANAGEMENT.pptxManuelKituzi
The document discusses potential complications that can arise from exodontia (tooth extraction) and their management. Some complications include soft tissue injury, problems with the extracted tooth, injuries to adjacent teeth, injuries to bony structures, oroantral communications, and post-operative bleeding. Specific injuries that can occur include tearing of soft tissue flaps, puncture wounds, abrasions, root fracture, root displacement, luxation of adjacent teeth, and extraction of the wrong tooth. Proper techniques such as adequate flap design, controlled force, and identification of tooth anatomy can help prevent complications, while injuries are generally managed by repair, stabilization, cleaning, and follow-up restoration or fixation as needed.
This document discusses various endodontic surgical procedures including abscess drainage, periapical surgery, hemisection, intentional replantation, and corrective surgery. It provides details on how to perform and the indications for periapical surgery, which involves surgical exposure of the root apex after root canal treatment, apicectomy, retrograde filling, and flap closure. The key steps of periapical surgery are outlined, including antibiotic prophylaxis, flap design, anesthesia, incision and reflection, periapical exposure, root-end resection, root-end preparation, root-end filling material, and suturing. Corrective procedures like bicuspidization, hemisection, and replantation are also
1) The document discusses principles of designing mucoperiosteal flaps for complex tooth extractions, including ensuring the flap is of adequate size and reflected from intact bone.
2) It describes different types of flaps like envelope, three-cornered, and four-cornered flaps.
3) Techniques for open extractions of single and multi-rooted teeth are covered, along with principles of suturing flaps and justifications for potentially leaving root fragments. Extraction sequencing is recommended from posterior to anterior teeth and between jaws.
This presentation of mine is a brief overview of surgical management of root canal treatment failure . The non surgical approach is already explained in other presentation.
Surgical endodontics(Apicectomy) by Dr. Amit Suryawanshi .Oral & Maxillofac...All Good Things
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Surgical endodontics (Apicectomy) by Dr. Amit T. Suryawanshi, Oral Surgeon, ...All Good Things
Hi. This is Dr. Amit T. Suryawanshi. Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon from Pune, India. I am here on slideshare.com to share some of my own presentations presented at various levels in the field of OMFS. Hope this would somehow be helpful to you making your presentations. All the best.
The document discusses surgical removal of teeth and principles of dentoalveolar surgery. It describes how surgical extraction involves flap elevation and bone removal to access teeth. Common indications for surgery include impacted teeth, teeth with unusual root morphology, or roots embedded in the maxillary sinus. The document outlines principles for adequate access, flap design, and incision technique to minimize trauma and ensure proper healing. Key steps in tooth removal are reducing resistance, debridement, and closure followed by post-operative care.
This document discusses principles of implant dentistry including flap design, implant placement, soft and hard tissue healing, and suturing techniques. It notes that ideal implant flaps are minimal, spare the papilla if possible, allow for primary closure without tension, and can replicate gingival anatomy. Different flap designs like trapezoidal or papilla inclusion/exclusion are discussed. Suturing techniques like figure-of-eight or vertical mattress sutures are covered. Flap advancement of less than 3mm, 3-6mm, or greater than 7mm is described for different surgical procedures.
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This document describes several types of flaps used in oral surgery, including trapezoidal, triangular, envelope, semilunar, and pedicle flaps. Trapezoidal flaps involve horizontal and oblique incisions to provide good access while minimizing tissue tension. Triangular flaps are formed with an L-shaped incision and ensure adequate blood supply. Envelope flaps extend along tooth cervical lines but can be difficult to reflect and cause tension. Semilunar flaps involve a curved incision and allow small procedures while avoiding gingival recession. Pedicle flaps like buccal, palatal, and bridge flaps are used to close oroantral communications.
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2. The basic necessities required for oral surgery
includes adequate visibility that depends
upon adequate access, adequate light, and a
surgical field free of excess blood and other
fluids.
3. Adequate access not only requires the
patient's ability to open the mouth
widely, but it also may require surgically
created exposure.
Retraction of tissues away from the
operative field provides much of the
necessary access.
Improved access is also gained by the
creation of surgical flaps.
4. Access to the site of operation is gained
by cutting the skin or mucous membrane
and by dissecting through this incision to
lay back a flap.
A few basic principles are important to
remember when performing incisions.
5. 1. A sharp blade of the proper size should
be used.
• A sharp blade allows incisions to be made cleanly,
without unnecessary damage caused by repeated
strokes.
• The rate at which a blade dulls depends on the
resistance of tissues through which the blade cuts.
• Bone and ligamental tissues dull blades more
rapidly than does buccal mucosa.
• Therefore the surgeon should change blades
whenever the knife does not seem to be incising
easily.
6. 2. A firm, continuous stroke should be
used when incising.
• Repeated, tentative strokes increase both
the amount of damaged tissue within a
wound and the amount of bleeding,
thereby impairing wound healing.
• Long, continuous strokes are preferred to
short, interrupted ones.
7. 3. The surgeon should carefully avoid
cutting vital structures when incising.
• No patient's microanatomy is exactly the same. Therefore to
avoid unintentionally cutting large vessels or nerves, the
surgeon must incise only deeply enough to define the next
layer.
• Vessels can be more easily controlled before they are
completely divided, and important nerves can usually be
freed from adjacent tissue and retracted away from the area
to be incised.
• In addition, when using a scalpel the surgeon's focus must
remain on the blade to avoid accidentally cutting structures
such as the lips when introducing and removing the blade to
and from the mouth.
8. 4. incisions through epithelial surfaces
that the surgeon plans to
reapproximate should be made with
the blade held perpendicular to the
epithelial surface.
• This angle produces squared wound
edges that are both easier to reorient
properly during suturing and less
susceptible to necrosis of the wound
edges as a result of ischemia.
9. 5. incisions in the oral cavity should be
properly placed.
• It is more desirable to incise through attached gingiva and
over healthy bone than through unattached gingiva and over
unhealthy or missing bone.
• Properly placed incisions allow the wound margins to be
sutured over intact, healthy bone that is at least a few
millimeters away from the damaged bone, thereby providing
support for the healing wound.
• Incisions placed near the teeth for extractions should be
made in the gingival sulcus, unless the clinician feels it is
necessary to excise the marginal gingiva or to leave the
marginal gingiva untouched.
10.
11.
12. FLAP DESIGN
• Surgical flap is an incision made in the
gingiva to gain access to the area so that
it can be lifted to move tissue from one
place to another or to expose teeth and
bone.
13. PRINCIPLES OF FLAP DESIGN
I. The apex (tip) of a flap should never be
wider than the base, unless a major artery is
present in the base.
• Flaps should have sides that either run
parallel to each other or, preferably,
converge moving from the base to the apex
of the flap.
14. II. The length of the flap should be no
more than twice the width of the base.
15. III. An axial blood supply should be included in
the base of the flap.
• For example, a flap in the palate should be
based toward the greater palatine artery
16. IV. The base of flaps should not be excessively
twisted, stretched, or grasped with anything
that might damage vessels, because these
maneuvers can compromise the blood
supply feeding and draining the flap.
17. A, Principles of flap
design. In general, flap
base dimension (x) must
not be less than height
dimension (y), and
preferably flap should
have x = 2y.
B, When releasing,
incision is used to reflect
a two-sided flap; incision
should be designed to
maximize flap blood
supply by leaving wide
base. Design on left is
correct; design on right is
incorrect.
C, When "buttonhole"
occurs near free edge of
flap, blood supply to flap
tissue on side of hole
away from flap base is
compromised.
18. V. Flap margin dehiscence (separation) is
prevented by approximating the edges
of the flap over healthy bone, by gently
handling the flap's edges, and by not
placing the flap under tension.
• Dehiscence exposes underlying bone,
producing pain, bone loss, and
increased scarring.
19. VI. It is preferable to create a flap at the
onset of surgery that is large enough for
the surgeon to avoid either tearing it or
interrupting surgery to enlarge it.
20. Three types of properly designed oral soft tissue flaps.
A, Horizontal and single vertical incisions used to create two-sided flap.
B, Horizontal and two vertical incisions used to create three-sided flap.
C, Single horizontal incision used to create single-sided (envelope) flap.
21. VII.The flap itself must be larger than the
bone deficit so that the flap margins,
when sutured, are resting on intact,
healthy bone and not over missing or
unhealthy bone, thus preventing flap
dehiscence and tearing.
23. • The difference between an acceptable and an excellent
surgical outcome often rests on how the surgeon handles the
tissues.
• The use of proper incision and flap design techniques plays a
role; however, tissue also must be handled carefully.
• Excessive pulling or crushing, extremes of temperature,
desiccation, or the use of unphysiologic chemicals easily
damages tissue.
• Therefore, the surgeon should use care whenever touching
tissue. When tissue forceps are used, they should not be
pinched together too tightly; rather, they should be used
delicately to hold tissue.
• When possible, toothed forceps or tissue hooks should be
used to hold tissue.
24. Instruments used to minimize damage while holding soft tissue.
Top, Fine-toothed tissue forceps (pickups); bottom, soft tissue
(skin) hook.
25. • In addition, tissues should not be over
aggressively retracted to gain greater surgical
access.
• This includes not pulling excessively to retract
the cheeks or the tongue during surgery.
• When bone is cut, copious amounts of
irrigation should be used to decrease the
amount of bone damage from frictional heat.
• Soft tissue should also be protected from
frictional heat or direct trauma from drilling
equipment.
26. • Tissue should not be allowed to desiccate; open
wounds should be frequently moistened or
covered with a damp sponge if the surgeon is not
working on them for a while.
• Finally, only physiologic substances should come
in contact with living tissue. For example, tissue
forceps used to place a specimen into formalin
during a biopsy procedure should not be returned
to the wound until any contaminating formalin is
thoroughly removed.
• The surgeon who handles tissue gently and
physiologically is rewarded with grateful patients
whose wounds heal with less frequent
complications.
28. Trapezoidal Flap
• The trapezoidal flap is created after a Π-shaped
incision, which is formed by a horizontal incision
along the gingiva, and two oblique vertical releasing
incisions extending to the buccal vestibule.
• The vertical releasing incisions always extend to the
interdental papilla and never to the center of the
labial or buccal surface of the tooth.
• This ensures the integrity of the gingiva proper,
because if the incision were to begin at the center of
the tooth, contraction after healing would leave the
cervical area of the tooth exposed.
29. • A satisfactory surgical field is ensured when
the incision extends at least one or two teeth
on either side of the area of bone removal.
• The fact that the base of the resulting flap is
broader than its free gingival margin ensures
the necessary adequate blood supply for the
healing process.
• The trapezoidal flap is suitable for extensive
surgical procedures, especially when the
triangular flap would not provide adequate
access.
30. Trapezoidal flap
a: Diagrammatic illustration.
b: Clinical photograph. This type of flap is used in large
surgical procedures, providing adequate access
31. • Advantages. Provides excellent access,
allows surgery to be performed on more
than one or two teeth, produces no
tension in the tissues, allows easy
reapproximation of the flap to its original
position and hastens the healing process.
• Disadvantages. Produces a defect in the
attached gingiva (recession of gingiva).
32. Triangular Flap
• This flap is the result of an L-shaped incision,
with a horizontal incision made along the
gingival sulcus and a vertical or oblique
incision.
• The vertical incision begins approximately at
the vestibular fold and extends to the
interdental papilla of the gingiva.
• The triangular flap is performed labially or
buccally on both jaws and is indicated in the
surgical removal of root tips, small cysts, and
apicoectomies.
33. Triangular flap
a: Diagrammatic illustration.
b: Clinical photograph. Indicated in surgical removal of
root tips, small cysts and in apicoectomies
34. • Advantages: Ensures an adequate blood
supply, satisfactory visualization, very good
stability and reapproximation; it is easily
modified with a small releasing incision, or an
additional vertical incision, or even
lengthening of the horizontal incision.
• Disadvantages: Limited access to long roots,
tension is created when the flap is held with a
retractor, and it causes a defect in the
attached gingiva.
35. Envelope Flap
• This type of flap is the result of an extended horizontal
incision along the cervical lines of the teeth.
• The incision is made in the gingival sulcus and extends
along four or five teeth. The tissue connected to the
cervical lines of these teeth and the interdental papillae
is thus freed.
• The envelope flap is used for surgery of incisors,
premolars and molars, on the labial or buccal and palatal
or lingual surface, and is usually indicated when the
surgical procedure involves the cervical lines of the teeth
labially (or buccally) and palatally (or lingually),
apicoectomy (palatal root), removal of impacted teeth,
cysts, etc.
37. • Advantages: Avoidance of vertical incision and
easy reapproximation to original position.
• Disadvantages: Difficult reflection (mainly
palatally), great tension with a risk of the ends
tearing, limited visualization in apicoectomies,
limited access, possibility of injury of palatal
vessels and nerves, defect of attached gingiva.
38. Semilunar Flap
• This flap is the result of a curved incision, which
begins just beneath the vestibular fold and has a
bow-shaped course with the convex part towards
the attached gingiva.
• The lowest point of the incision must be at least
0.5 cm from the gingival margin, so that the
blood supply is not compromised. Each end of
the incision must extend at least one tooth over
on each side of the area of bone removal.
• The semilunar flap is used in apicoectomies and
removal of small cysts and root tips.
39. Semilunar Flap
a: Diagrammatic illustration. b: Clinical photograph. It is used in
apicoectomies and removal of small cysts and root tips
40. • Advantages: Small incision and easy
reflection, no recession of gingiva around the
prosthetic restoration, no intervention at the
periodontium, easier oral hygiene compared
to other types of flaps.
• Disadvantages: Possibility of the incision
being performed right over the bone lesion
due to miscalculation, scarring mainly in the
anterior area, difficulty of reapproximation
and suturing due to absence of specific
reference points, limited access and
visualization, tendency to tear.
41. Flap Resulting from Y-shaped Incision
• An incision is made along the midline of
the palate, as well as two anterolateral
incisions, which are anterior to the
canines.
• This type of flap is indicated in surgical
procedures involving the removal of
small exostoses.
42. Flap Resulting from shaped Incision
• This type of flap is used in larger exostoses,
and is basically an extension of the Y-shaped
incision.
• The difference is that two more posterolateral
incisions are made, which are necessary for
adequate access to the surgical field.
• This flap is designed such that major branches
of the greater palatine artery are not severed.
44. Pedicle Flaps
• The three main types of pedicle flaps used for
closure of an oroantral communication are:
buccal, palatal, and bridge flaps.
45. Pedicle Flaps
a, b. Pedicle flaps. a Buccal. b
Palatal.
These techniques are suitable
for closure of oroantral
communication
Pedicle bridge flap, used for
closure of oroantral
communication