1 Anatomy

Nerves

Blood Vessels

Buccal Fat Pad

Submandibular Fossa

Maxillary Sinus

Infratemporal Fossa

References

2 Case Selection

Medical Evaluation

Radiographic Assessment

Early Third Molar Removal

Prophylactic Removal of Third Molars

Summary

References

3 Complications

Paresthesia

Alveolar Osteitis

Infection

Bleeding and Hemorrhage

Jaw Fracture

Osteomyelitis

Damage to Proximal Teeth

Buccal Fat Pad Exposure

OralAntral Communication

Displacement of Third Molars

Aspiration and Ingestion

Temporomandibular Joint Injury

Complications Summary

References

4 Work Space: Equipment, Instruments, and Materials

Equipment

Instruments

Materials

Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

References

5 Surgical Principles and Techniques

Surgical Principles

Surgical Technique

Germectomy

References

6 Pharmacology

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacology for Third Molar Removal

Sedation

Pain Management

Inflammation

Infection

Authors Medication Regimen

References

7 Sedation Techniques

Sedation as a Continuum

ADA Definitions (Verbatim)

ADA Clinical Guidelines (Verbatim)

Medical Evaluation

Routes of Administration

Inhalation (N2O)

Oral Sedation

Sublingual Administration

Intravenous Sedation

Venipuncture

References

8 Sedation Emergencies and Monitoring

Patient Safety and Sedation Law

Sedation Emergencies

Monitors

References

9 Documentation

Informed Consent

Progress Notes

Malpractice Cases

Summary

References

10 The Mobile Third Molar Practice

Mobile Practice Benefits

General Dentist or Specialist

Mobile Practice Promotion

Third Molar Procedure Manual

Third Molar Removal With IV Sedation

Introduction

Guidelines for Third Molar Surgery

Instruments/Operatory Setup

Instruments/Sterilization

Emergency Procedures

Medical History

Presurgical Instructions

Postsurgical Instructions

Progress Notes

Progress Notes Key

Sedation Record

Third Molar Impaction Consent

IV Sedation and Wisdom Teeth Briefing

Third Molar Research

Contractual Agreement for Dental Services

Documents

Scheduling Letter

Scheduling Protocol

Scheduling Tips

Insurance/Fees

Summary

References