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Reading the Socket: How Extraction Sites Teach Better Surgery

18 March 2026 · 53:57 · Episode 354

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When a tooth comes out, the real learning starts. In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki and returning guest Dr. Richard Akin delve into how, after an extraction, the socket can reveal bur marks, bone cracks, flap tension, and root morphology that can influence your surgical outcomes for better or worse. They break down what to look for in mandibular and maxillary sockets, how to manage loose bone fragments and avoid…

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