Surgical extraction of deeply horizontally impacted mandibular second and third molars

The presence of deeply horizontally impacted lower second and third molars is unusual. The arrested eruption of the lower second and third molars can determine disturbances of mastication and aesthetics. Moreover, an increased risk of caries in the distal side of the first lower molar is possible. Different therapeutic approaches could be proposed for second and third molar impaction and malposition. In this article, we report the management and the outcome of the surgical treatment of a patient with impacted mandibular second and third molars.