Lingual Guttering Technique for Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars

Abstract

To assess the clinical feasibility of lingual bone guttering technique for surgical extraction of mandibular third molars. 20 patients with thick lingual cortical plate were included in the study. Surgical extraction of mandibular third molars by lingual bone guttering technique was performed in all the subjects. These subjects were evaluated for integrity of lingual cortical plate and sensation of lingual nerve postoperatively. All extractions done by lingual bone guttering technique were clinically feasible to perform and no complications were seen. Lingual bone guttering technique can be used safely in extraction of mandibular third molars with thick lingual cortical plate.