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Module 8

Surgical Armamentarium

2 AGD/PACE CE Hours

Many of my daily go-to instruments were never even mentioned in dental school.

In this module, you’ll learn how the right instruments change the way you approach extractions. Once you understand what each tool is designed to do, even difficult cases become far more controlled and predictable.

+ Instrument selection
+ Elevators & forceps
+ Surgical handpieces
+ Efficient setup
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8 Surgical Armamentarium
Surgical Armamentarium

Module 8 Videos

54 Accelerated Topics | 2 AGD / PACE CE Hours
01
Gloves
28
Rongeurs
02
Magnification & Headlights
29
Bone Files
03
Oropharyngeal Protection
30
Hemostats
04
Bite Blocks
31
Tissue Forceps
05
Scalpels
32
Needle Drivers
06
Surgical Handpieces
33
Scissors
07
Surgical Burs
34
Castroviejo Needle Drivers
08
Surgical Suction
35
Austin Retractor
09
Retractors
36
Dental Explorer
10
Periosteal Elevator
37
12-Straight Surgical Handpiece
11
Periotomes
38
35cc Irrigating Syringe
12
Luxating Hybrid Elevators
39
Drop Control Scalpel
13
EL3SX Elevating Luxator
40
Blue Surgical Suction Tips
14
301 Elevator
41
Serrated Minnesota Retractor
15
77R & 46R Elevators
42
Lucas Serrated Curette
16
303 Apexo Elevator
43
60B Elevator
17
63B Spade Elevator
44
Modified Isodry Isolation
18
Cryer Elevators
45
Potts Elevators
19
Cogswell B & Crane Pick
46
Warwick James Elevators
20
Root Tip Picks
47
Corn Suture Pliers
21
Stieglitz Forceps
48
161 Forceps
22
English vs. American Style Forceps
49
Black Gloves
23
88L & 88R Forceps
50
Accusurg
24
23 Cowhorn
51
Surgical Lights
25
222 Forceps
52
Nitrous Oxide Unit
26
210S Forceps
53
Sedation Monitor
27
Curettes
54
Squishy Mat

Module 8 Objectives

33 objectives

Build a complete surgical armamentarium by understanding the instruments, equipment, and techniques that make extractions safer, more efficient, and more predictable.

Setup, Access & Visualization

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Discuss sterile vs. non-sterile gloves, compare nitrile vs. latex, and safely remove and discard gloves.
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Explain the importance of magnification and illumination for exodontia.
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Recognize oropharyngeal protection as standard of care and identify multiple ways to protect the airway.
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List bite block types and demonstrate unique ways to use them.
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Identify common scalpel blades and handles and demonstrate proper grip and technique.
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Compare surgical handpiece options and appreciate the benefit of bur guards.
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List common and unique surgical burs and select the correct bur for each situation.
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Name surgical suction types and choose the appropriate one.
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Recognize common retractors, place and hold them correctly, and use Isolite®/Isodry® in novel ways.

Elevators, Periotomes & Retrieval

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Demonstrate proper use of periosteal elevators.
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Distinguish periotome ends, state their functions, and demonstrate proper technique.
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Define and properly use luxating elevators and Proximators™, including how to sharpen them.
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Describe luxators and demonstrate correct technique.
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Demonstrate appropriate grasp and use of the 301 elevator.
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Distinguish 77R vs. 46R elevators and list their benefits and characteristics.
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Describe and identify the 303 Apexo and its characteristics.
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Add the 63 Spade elevator to your armamentarium and use it effectively.
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Demonstrate Cryer elevator wheel-and-axle technique and list types and indications.
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Distinguish Cogswell B vs. Crane Pick, use them properly, and create a purchase point.
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Describe and demonstrate root tip pick technique for retrieving fragments.

Forceps & Finishing Instruments

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Describe Stieglitz and Peet forceps and state their relevance to exodontia.
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Distinguish English vs. American forceps and discuss their pros and cons.
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Use 88L/88R forceps to extract upper molars.
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Demonstrate proper 23 Cowhorn technique.
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Discuss advantages and applications of 222 forceps.
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Distinguish 210S vs. 210H forceps and know when each is beneficial.
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Recognize curettes, know when and how to use them, and identify areas requiring caution.
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Describe rongeur types and explain when, why, and how they are used.
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Discuss bone file types, purpose, and proper technique.
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Understand hemostat uses and distinguish them from needle drivers.
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Identify tissue forceps types and explain how they improve surgical procedures.
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Recall needle driver styles including Castroviejo, Olsen-Hegar, and Mayo-Hegar.
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State how scissors are used during surgical procedures.
Built for quick review and real-world implementation.

Dr. Evelyn Frazier Coln, DDS

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"This course has helped me immensely. I practiced for many years as a solo small practice practitioner and I referred most extractions out due to time constraints and my lack of confidence... Where has this course been!?  This is light years better than what I had in dental school and I have extracted with ease many teeth I was terrified of before this course.  Thank you!"

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+ 01 Oral Anatomy & Biology + 02 Medical Considerations + 03 Surgical Complications + 04 Infections & Fascial Spaces + 05 Diagnosis & Planning + 06 Drugs & Materials + 07 Local Anesthesia + 08 Surgical Armamentarium + 09 Surgical Technique + 10 Extracting Specific Teeth + 11 Suturing 101 + 12 Clinical Tips & Situations + 13 Mastering Impactions + 14 Surgical Extraction Case Studies + 15 Third Molars — Level 1 + 16 Third Molars — Level 2 + 17 Third Molars — Level 3 + 18 4K Extraction Videos + 19 Platelet-Rich Fibrin + 20 Socket Preservation