Application points, luxation vs elevation, avoiding common mistakes – this one’s an episode that I wish I had when I was at dental school!

How do you know when you’ve found the application point during extractions?

What are the key protocols that can help make your extractions more efficient?

This week’s Protrusive Student episode is all about exodontia – and again I’m joined by Emma Hutchison, our Protrusive Student Ambassador, to discuss some tips and tricks on how to make extractions that little bit easier.

Jaz also shares a memorable analogy—could removing a stone from an avocado be the perfect way to describe an extraction?!

Key Takeaways

Tactile feedback is crucial during tooth extractions.

Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!

Highlight of this episode:

This episode is eligible for 0.75 CE credit via the quiz on below. 

This episode meets GDC Outcomes B and C.

AGD Subject Code: 310 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Exodontia)

Dentists will be able to –

1. Recognise essential steps to establish secure application points

2. Develop approaches for patient communication around extraction procedures, potential risks, and expected outcomes

3. Implement the “6-second rule” and other practical techniques to streamline extractions and troubleshoot common challenges

If you loved this episode, make sure to watch Make Extractions Less Difficult: Regain Confidence by Sectioning and Elevating Teeth [B2B] – PDP085