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Uprighting impacted second molars with segmented springs

A Majourau1, L A Norton

  • 1Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire (Paris VII), Département d'Orthopedie Dentofaciale, France.

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|March 1, 1995
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Severe lower second molar impaction can necessitate extraction. This case study demonstrates successfully uprighting impacted lower second molars using basic biomechanics, avoiding extraction and preserving first molar roots.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Biomechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Severe impaction of lower second molars is a common dental issue.
  • Extraction is often the recommended treatment to prevent damage to adjacent first molar roots.

Observation:

  • A case of bilateral impacted lower second molars was observed.
  • The potential for root damage to the first molars was a primary concern.

Findings:

  • Simple biomechanical principles were clinically applied to upright the impacted molars.
  • Successful repositioning of both lower second molars into their desired locations was achieved in a short timeframe.

Implications:

  • This conservative approach offers an alternative to extraction for impacted lower second molars.

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  • Preservation of the first molar root integrity is a significant benefit.
  • The findings suggest biomechanical principles can effectively manage complex impaction cases.