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Deep impacted mandibular second molar: a case report.

Ronaldo Célio Mariano1, Lúcia de Carvalho Freire Mariano, Willian Morais de Melo

  • 1Department of Clinical and Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, Unifal-MG Federal University, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. mariano@unifal-mg.edu.br

Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|November 3, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Deeply impacted mandibular second molars are rare. This case study details the successful surgical extraction of a deeply impacted mandibular right second molar, highlighting the importance of careful technique and mechanical principles for minimizing surgical risks.

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  • Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery

Background:

  • Mandibular second molar impaction is an uncommon dental anomaly.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing impacted teeth.

Observation:

  • A case of a deeply impacted mandibular right permanent second molar in a 26-year-old female patient is presented.
  • The impaction presented unique surgical challenges due to its depth and position.

Findings:

  • The surgical extraction of the deeply impacted mandibular second molar was successfully performed.
  • The procedure required meticulous soft tissue handling and precise application of biomechanical principles.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of specialized surgical techniques for managing complex impactions.

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  • Successful extraction minimizes risks of complications such as infection, nerve damage, and adjacent tooth damage.