title: Extra-oral approach for removal of ectopic impacted lower third molar: a case report.
abstract: Extra oral approach for removal of the lower third molar is uncommon. This case report illustrates an example of removal of lower third molar by extra-oral approach preserving the inferior dental nerve.
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospita , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Vandana
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Shenoy K
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Orthodontics, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Priya
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vishnu
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Kamal
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kannadasan
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Srivatsa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kengagsubbiah
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospita , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Senthil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
keywords: Ectopic lower third molar; Extra-oral approach; Impacted third molar