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

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.