Efficacy of Inward Fragmentation Technique (IFT) Versus Conventional Technique in the Surgical Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar-A Randomized Control Study

The aim of this randomized split mouth study was to compare the outcomes of Inward Fragmentation Technique (IFT) versus Conventional technique in the surgical removal of partially impacted mandibular third molars. Fifteen patients with similar bilateral impactions were included and divided randomly into two groups, Group A patients underwent conventional technique and Group B patients underwent inward fragmentation technique. All the patients in both the groups were critically evaluated for pain, swelling, trismus, Alveolar bone height both pre and post operatively, additional parameters like duration of surgery, wound dehiscence, infection and neurosensory deficit were also assessed. In conclusion, IFT can be a novel treatment option in selective cases of vertical, distoangular, mesioangular and soft tissue impactions. The modern thinking of conservative principles in the surgical practice demands the use of a surgical method with minimum postoperative complications and inward fragmentation technique can be one of them.