Surgical Removal of Impacted Lower Second Molar in Transverse Position: A Case Report

Conclusions: Retention of permanent second molars is rarely reported in the literature. It is advisable to apply all possible methods to position these teeth in the occlusal plane to ensure proper masticatory function. However, there are cases where extraction is necessary due to space limitations,...

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Main Authors: Jimmy Antonio Ascanoa Olazo, Miriam Arellanos-Tafur, Felix Rojas-Arquinego
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crid/8886597
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description Conclusions: Retention of permanent second molars is rarely reported in the literature. It is advisable to apply all possible methods to position these teeth in the occlusal plane to ensure proper masticatory function. However, there are cases where extraction is necessary due to space limitations, and alternative solutions for replacing the lost tooth should be explored.
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spelling doaj-art-10ade8305a2e4fc79cfcdf00bf22437b2025-08-20T01:51:25ZengWileyCase Reports in Dentistry2090-64552025-01-01202510.1155/crid/8886597Surgical Removal of Impacted Lower Second Molar in Transverse Position: A Case ReportJimmy Antonio Ascanoa Olazo0Miriam Arellanos-Tafur1Felix Rojas-Arquinego2School of StomatologySchool of DentistrySchool of StomatologyConclusions: Retention of permanent second molars is rarely reported in the literature. It is advisable to apply all possible methods to position these teeth in the occlusal plane to ensure proper masticatory function. However, there are cases where extraction is necessary due to space limitations, and alternative solutions for replacing the lost tooth should be explored.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crid/8886597
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title Surgical Removal of Impacted Lower Second Molar in Transverse Position: A Case Report
title_full Surgical Removal of Impacted Lower Second Molar in Transverse Position: A Case Report
title_fullStr Surgical Removal of Impacted Lower Second Molar in Transverse Position: A Case Report
title_full_unstemmed Surgical Removal of Impacted Lower Second Molar in Transverse Position: A Case Report
title_short Surgical Removal of Impacted Lower Second Molar in Transverse Position: A Case Report
title_sort surgical removal of impacted lower second molar in transverse position a case report
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