| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3159128 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The technique of coronectomy is defined as removing the crown of a tooth but leaving the roots untouched, so that the possibility of nerve damage is reduced. Coronectomy is a preferable technique for patients who run a risk of injury to the inferior alveolar nerve during third molar surgery.
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Authors
Dogan DDS, PhD, Gulsun DDS, PhD, Kubilay DDS, PhD, Korhan DDS, PhD, Adnan DDS, PhD,