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Igor Figueiredo Pereira1, Fernando Zander Mucci Santiago2, Augusto Cesar Sette-Dias3
1Universidade de Pernambuco, Faculdade de Odontologia (Recife/PE, Brasil).
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
|September 14, 2017
Summary
An impacted third molar can replace a resorbed second molar using orthodontic-surgical treatment. This approach successfully repositioned the third molar into the correct dental arch position within 12 months.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Dental treatments aim to position teeth correctly within the dental arch.
- Unerupted third molars present unique clinical challenges and opportunities.
Observation:
- A supernumerary tooth and an impacted third molar were identified in an 18-year-old male.
- The impacted third molar caused root resorption of the adjacent second molar, necessitating its removal.
Findings:
- A combined orthodontic-surgical approach was used to reposition the impacted third molar.
- The third molar was successfully guided into the correct position within 12 months.
Implications:
- Impacted third molars can serve as functional replacements for resorbed second molars.
- This orthodontic-surgical strategy offers a viable solution for complex dental anomalies.
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