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CC BY 4.0 · Eur J Dent 2022; 16(03): 465-477
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739443
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739443
Review Article
Surgical Management of Impacted Lower Second Molars: A Comprehensive Review
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Abstract
Impacted lower second molars (ILM2) are rarely reported in the literature, but various studies have been done for its treatment. Apart from solely orthodontic approaches, different surgical management techniques were reported to have successful outcomes. Surgical intervention of ILM2 can help expose the tooth for further orthodontic purposes, simplifying complex treatment methods, and reducing treatment time. This review illustrates the comprehensive evaluation and updated methods of surgical uprighting, repositioning, and transplantation of ILM2 with future directions for better understanding and treatment planning in the clinical setting. The successful outcome of surgical intervention depends on case selection, root development of ILM2, careful surgical manipulation, and adherence to sound biological principles.
Keywords
impacted lower second molars - molar impaction - lower third molars - surgical uprighting - surgery - extraction - impaction - second molarsPublication History
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11 January 2022
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