Abstract:Background:
The classical technique of surgical extraction of a distoangular impacted mandibular third molar results in significant amount of bone and soft tissue trauma.
Aim:
We aim to describe an alternative, intra-alveolar approach to extraction of distoangular impacted mandibular third molar by presenting a series of 30 cases recorded.
Materials And Methods:
In appropriate cases, beaks of cowhorn forceps were engaged in the interdental space between mandibular second and third molar and pressure applied … Show more
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