P223 An Update on Managing Ectopic Teeth

About This Course

Speakers Sami Stagnell, Oral Surgeon & Arti Hindocha, Orthodontist present together in this recorded webinar to provide pragmatic advice on interface between the oral surgery and orthodontic perspectives. 
 
The presentation of patients with ectopic teeth can provide a challenge for generalists in treatment planning and communicating options with patients. Furthermore, with younger patients, managing expectations of parents about progressive options and how orthodontic treatments may be affected is an integral part of the patient experience. The management of these patients is best considered within mutlidisciplinary teams and this presentation aims to explore the orthodontic and surgical interfaces and revisiting assessment coupled with considerations of the various phases of treatment.

Aims

This course aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the management of patients with ectopic teeth, the interface between the oral surgery and orthodontic perspectives, the challenges in treatment planning and effective communication options with patients, and parents' expectations.

Objectives

 During this course learners will be able to:

• Review elements pertaining to assessment and treatment planning.
• Explore orthodontic perspectives for management of treatment plans and patient journey.
• Consider the surgical components of treatment.
• Review complications and alternative options.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

• The management of patients with ectopic teeth.
• The interface between the oral surgery and orthodontic perspectives.
• The challenges in treatment planning.
• Effective communication options with patients, and parents' expectations.

GDC Development Outcomes