title: Protocol for Removal of Third Molar Root Tips from the Inferior Alveolar Canal-Crossing the line.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The safe removal of third molars involved with the inferior alveolar canal (IAC) has been an area of concern since long. Many times we hesitate for the removal of third molars, fearing injury to the inferior alveolar nerve.
  
  
  METHODS
  The authors here describe a simple technique which can be used to remove third molars showing evidence of proximity to IAC on presurgical radiographic evaluation, as well as those root tips which, during removal, accidentally enter the IAC space.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A step-by-step protocol is presented along with necessary precautions during the operative procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Vyas Dental College & Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan India ; J-12/62 Rajouri Garden, New Delhi, 110027 India.
authors.forename: Rohit
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Punga
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Vyas Dental College & Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan India.
authors.forename: Kiran
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Keswani
keywords: Coronectomy; Inferior alveolar canal; Inferior alveolar nerve injury; Neurovascular bundle; Root tip; Third molar; Third molar root tips removal