Dolanmaz, DoganYidirim, GusunIsik, KubilayKucuk, KorbanOzturk, Adnan2020-03-262020-03-2620090278-23911531-5053https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2008.12.031https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/23228Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of coronectomy for teeth whose root apices are very close to the inferior alveolar canal. Patients and Methods: The 43 patients of this study needed removal of their lower third molar, whose root apices were very close to the inferior alveolar canal. These patients underwent 47 coronectomies. Results: The mean follow-tip period was 9.3 months (range, 1 to 48 months). The mean total amount of root movement was 3.4 mm at 6 months, 3.8 mm at 12 months, and 4.0 mm at 24 months. Conclusions: 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. (C) 2009 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons J Oral Maxillofac Surg 67:1234-1238, 2009en10.1016/j.joms.2008.12.031info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessArticle6761234123819446209Q2WOS:000266616500013Q2