Wisdom Teeth Removal, Pericoronitis, Infection, Hooked Root | Oral Surgery Techniques #3 with Dr. Gallagher

Key Concepts: 1 - X-Rays Can Deceive: #16's root was hooked toward the palate and invisible on the x-ray 2 - Identify Critical Anatomy: Trace the inferior alveolar nerve canal and mental foramen (lower), and the maxillary sinus floor, tuberosity. Check the second molar for bone loss or decay. 3 - Diagnose the Impaction Type of Teeth #16,17 4 - Lower #17: Incise, Drain, Reflect, Elevate Posterolateral incision 5 - Upper #16: Access, Bone Removal, Controlled Elevation Key Instruments: Periosteal Elevator: reflects the flap to expose the tooth and assists bone removal. Rongeur: removes bone covering the bony impaction. Straight and Back-Action Elevators: mobilize teeth by leveraging against bone. Crane Pick: gains purchase to elevate the upper tooth; use with caution near the sinus. Sweetheart Retractor with Throat Pack: protects the airway during upper extraction. * Instrument Partner Of This Project – (Looking for a partner with instruments, I'll be talking about and showing the instruments I used in each case) * Dental Implant Partner - (I place 3 different brands of implants and I'm waiting for my favorite one to partner with me on this project so I can finally reveal it...) * Bone Grafting Partner - (This could be you! You know who you are lol let me know) Top 10 Viewers on this Episode on TikTok LIVE 120 Q&A: 1st – @arhumkkkk 2nd – Jason, @sleepsshin 3rd – K, [handle not visible] 4th – GeorgeAnthony Kuttab, @georgeanthony.kut 5th – @user3380281842861 6th – @browneyes_1133 7th – Yo-Suf, @yobaha24 8th – Mar Alvarenga, @alvarengasea 9th – Tony Truong, @tonytruo 10th – George🔰, @draymqxgs0c Top Questions: 21:30 – "What happens if you break the sinus floor during a sinus lift?" 23:00 – "What would you have done if the root fractured?" 25:30 – "If a root tip is close to a vital structure, how would you proceed?" 26:30 – "What's up with some dentists bone grafting all wisdom tooth extractions?" 29:45 – "Is pericoronitis always an indication for extraction?" Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel My watch in this episode = Citizen Promaster Diver 200m Day Date (Black) 9.2026 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher #doctorgallagherspodcast