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Uprighting impacted mandibular second molars with orthodontic elastic separating rings.
Celia T M H Saito1, Alex Luiz Pozzobon Pereira, Thais Varanda
1Department of Surgery and Integrated Clinics, Dental School of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University, Araçatuba, Brazil. celiatomiko@hotmail.com
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|July 8, 2009
Summary
A 16-year-old patient experienced recurring pain in her lower jaw. A straightforward orthodontic technique using elastic rings successfully corrected the issue.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Recurrent pain in the mandibular second molar region can significantly impact a patient's quality of life.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management of dental pain.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old female presented with spontaneous, recurrent pain localized to the mandibular second molar area.
- Clinical examination and diagnostic imaging were performed to identify the cause of pain.
Findings:
- The patient's symptoms were attributed to a malpositioned mandibular second molar.
- A simple orthodontic uprighting technique was selected as the treatment of choice.
Implications:
- This case highlights the efficacy of conservative orthodontic interventions for managing specific types of dental pain.
- Simple uprighting techniques can provide a minimally invasive solution for correcting molar position and alleviating pain.
