Drs. Weiskopf and Stucki: pearls on the full mouth extraction patient

The full mouth extraction process can be a daunting and traumatic one for patients. However through the right care and communication, it can be managed in a healthy and safe way, and joining to talk about exactly how he does this, is Dr. Scott Weiskopf! Scott is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, currently practicing in Memphis, and we get to hear all about the way he approaches his work in full mouth extractions. He talks about dentures, suturing, procedures, precautions, and more. The main point that our guest makes is around setting the patient at ease before and after the surgery, through communication and the proper care. Scott also shares some of his thoughts on alveoloplasty surgery before talking a bit about the follow-up process and how this differs from patient to patient. So for all this and then some, join us on the show!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Lessons that Scott has learned over the years to make a full mouth extraction a little easier for patients.
• The improvement that is offered by the installation of dentures for extraction patients.
• Conversations around the available denture options and Scott's usual recommendations.
• The surgical component of the full mouth extraction; how Scott makes his way around the mouth.
• Extra measures and precautions that Scott takes to safeguard against sharp spots. 
• Scott best tips for quick and successful suturing.
• How Scott goes about his alveoloplasty surgery and the extra attention he pays to his files.
• Scott's usual post-operation instructions to patients about their dentures. 
• Follow-up appointments and how Scott prioritizes these measures where necessary.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Scott Weiskopf

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720 441 6059