The surgical approach to removing an odontoma from the upper left side of the maxilla is illustrated in this video. An odontoma is a benign tumor originating from the dental tissues. They come in two variations: Complex and compound (this one). The complex will usually present as one mass of tissue, whereas the compound (this one) will show multiple smaller tooth like structures.
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This video illustrates the surgical approach to a simple bone cyst. Copyright Dr. Anders Nattestad, Professor, DDS, Ph.D., University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Additonal educational material can be found at www.ifdea.org - the home of the International Federation of Dental Educators and Associations.
The University of The Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry presents a video demonstrating how to use a cowhorn forceps and elevator to extract tooth #30 by Professor and Director Anders Nattestad, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The University of The Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry presents a video demonstrating how to use a luxator to remove a broken root by Professor and Director Anders Nattestad, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The University of The Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry presents a video illustration how to extract teeth on a model by Professor and Director Anders Nattestad, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
