Module 5

Diagnosis & Planning

1 AGD/PACE CE Hour

I have been burnt a few times in my career by looking only at a radiograph and committing to an extraction before seeing the whole picture.

Access, patient anxiety, health history, difficulty, and timing can all change the plan. This module teaches you how to slow down, assess the case properly, and build a game plan before you ever touch an instrument.

+ Radiographic assessment
+ Access & difficulty
+ Patient factors
+ Pre-op game plan
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5 Diagnosis & Planning
Diagnosis & Planning

Module 5 Videos

6 Accelerated Topics | 1 AGD / PACE CE Hour
01
Indications for Extraction
04
Radiographic Analysis for Extractions
02
Patient Examination & Interview
05
Tips for Dental Radiographs
03
Patient Psychology
06
Extraction Planning

Module 5 Objectives

9 objectives

Learn how to diagnose, assess, and plan extractions before you begin — so you can predict difficulty, choose better cases, and approach procedures with a clear surgical game plan.

Indications & Patient Factors

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List the indications for extracting teeth and recognize when removal is appropriate.
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Recognize the importance of the physical exam and patient interview when determining extraction difficulty.
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Understand patient psychology and how it affects tolerance for surgical procedures.
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Identify nervous or challenging patients before the procedure begins.

Radiographs & Difficulty

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Interpret radiographs to predict extraction difficulty.
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Identify common positioning errors on panoramic and intraoral images.
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Expose more optimal radiographic images for better diagnosis and planning.

Planning & Control

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Appreciate the importance of thoughtful surgical planning before removing a tooth.
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Approach extractions in a controlled, efficient way to limit complications and improve workflow.

Dr. Carolyn Schweitzer, DDS

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"At the tender age of 65, I decided to dive back into oral surgery. It’s been decades since I did a surgical extraction, but I’ve now successfully done a few juicy ones thanks to Dr. Jason’s excellent teaching.  And the biggest gem has been this one little phrase that he uses every time something takes a left turn.  I just say to myself, “So…no big deal…” and move on to plan B!  Great stuff!!"

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This module is one piece of a complete system built to help you diagnose better, plan smarter, choose the right instruments, and perform surgical extractions with more confidence.

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+ Guidance on case selection, complications, third molars, PRF, socket preservation, and more
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