Unlabelled: Revalence of impaction of mandibular permanent second molars is between 0.06 and 2.3 percent. In order to reduce treatment time and complications associated with tooth impaction, intervention should take place once the problem is detected. The usual treatment options consists of surgical exposure, luxation of the impacted tooth, extraction of adjacent third molar, orthodontic treatment, and uprighting with brass wires or mini-screws.
Aim: The present paper reports a case of bilateral impaction of mandibular permanent second molars ' (MM2s) treated with extraction of the mandibular third molars (MM3s) and surgical-orthodontic uprighting with the brass wire technique.
Method: The MM3s were removed, and the impacted MM2s were surgically exposed. Brass wire was placed apicaly to the mesial of the MM2 from the lingual tissue out toward the buccal. The lingual end of the wire was bent over the area of contact and twisted with the buccal end Monthly wire tightening gradually moved the MM2s distally and towards the occlusal plane.
Results: Uprighting was achieved in 4-5 months, with discrete pain caused by activation of the wire.
Conclusion: This technique proved to be a simple, low-cost, and quick treatment option for uprighting impacted mandibular permanent second molars.
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