title: Coronectomy practice. Paper 1. Technique and trouble-shooting.
abstract: Coronectomy is a technique that reduces morbidity of the nerve after operation on high-risk mandibular third molars. This two-part paper aims to give an overview of the technique and a description of common problems that can be encountered during and after operation. In this paper we discuss the technique as an overview and then each type of impaction more specifically. We also explore common problems encountered during the procedure and their subsequent management.
authors.affiliation: Oral Surgery Department, Guys Dental Hospital, Floor 23 Tower Wing, Great Maze Pond, London Bridge, London, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom. clare.gleeson@kcl.ac.uk
authors.forename: Clare F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Gleeson
authors.forename: Vinod
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Jerry
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kwok
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sproat
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000294:innervation*; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000601:surgery*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*