Ebytes 26-1 The Art of Strategic Extraction: Coronectomy & Inferior Alveolar Nerve Preservation – 1 HR CE

Coronectomy is a procedure that challenges long-standing surgical instincts by intentionally leaving the roots of a mandibular third molar in place to protect the inferior alveolar nerve. This course provides a comprehensive, evidence-based exploration of coronectomy as a risk-mitigation strategy for high-risk lower third molar extractions. Using robust clinical data, long-term outcome studies, and detailed surgical rationale, participants will examine how coronectomy dramatically reduces the incidence and severity of inferior alveolar nerve injury compared with conventional extraction, transforming what was once a controversial technique into a defensible standard of care for select cases.

Beyond risk reduction, the course delves into the biological principles that underpin coronectomy’s success, including root migration, pulp vitality preservation, and reparative dentin formation. Participants will review strict patient selection criteria, radiographic indicators, operative technique, consent considerations, and long-term follow-up strategies, while also addressing common misconceptions such as the role of concurrent root canal therapy. The result is a clinically practical, scientifically grounded framework for incorporating coronectomy into modern oral surgery practice with confidence and clarity.