Coronectomy: An Alternative to Complicated Full-Bony Impacted Tooth Removal.

Abstract

The removal of impacted teeth is a common office-based oral and maxillofacial surgical procedure. Complications associated with the procedure are uncommon; however, in the mandible, close proximity of the third molars to the inferior alveolar nerve can potentially lead to temporary or permanent sensory disturbances. The intentional partial odontectomy (coronectomy) procedure is a surgical option aimed at mitigating and reducing the incidence of this potential risk and complication.

• Authors: Gary Orentlicher, Andrew Horowitz
• Journal: Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) (Compend Contin Educ Dent) Vol. 43 Issue 9 Pg. 586-590 (Oct 2022) ISSN: 2158-1797 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 36227132 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Humans
• Mandible (surgery)
• Mandibular Nerve (surgery)
• Molar, Third (surgery)
• Tooth Crown (surgery)
• Tooth Extraction (methods)
• Tooth, Impacted (surgery)
• Trigeminal Nerve Injuries (etiology, prevention & control)