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Impacted maxillary second premolars: a report of four cases
Bhari Sharanesha Manjunatha1, Shivashankar Chikkaramaiah2, Pritam Panja1
1Basic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Taif, Al-Hawaiah, Taif Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
BMJ Case Reports
|October 17, 2014
Summary
Impacted teeth, especially maxillary second premolars, can cause serious oral health issues like cysts. This case series highlights these uncommon impactions and their potential complications.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Impacted teeth are frequent dental issues, potentially causing symptoms and functional problems.
- Complications include dentigerous cysts and issues related to proximity to oral and nasal cavities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a series of four cases involving impacted maxillary second premolars.
- To emphasize the less common occurrence and potential complications of maxillary second premolar impaction.
Main Methods:
- Case series review.
- Clinical and radiographic assessment of impacted maxillary second premolars.
Main Results:
- Four cases of impacted maxillary second premolars were identified.
- These impactions presented potential for complications, though specific details were not elaborated in the abstract.
Conclusions:
- Maxillary second premolar impactions, though uncommon, warrant clinical attention.
- Awareness of potential complications associated with these impactions is crucial for dental practitioners.
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