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  • Title: Management of bilaterally impacted mandibular second and third molars.
    Author: Alessandri Bonetti G, Pelliccioni GA, Checchi L.
    Journal: J Am Dent Assoc; 1999 Aug; 130(8):1190-4. PubMed ID: 10491929.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: The authors present an interdisciplinary approach to treating bilateral impaction of mandibular second molars. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 22-year-old man had a bilateral deep horizontal impaction of his mandibular second molars. The mandibular third molars lay above and parallel to the second molars. After an orthodontic assessment, the authors decided to distally upright the third molars, remove them and then orthodontically reposition the second molars if they were not ankylosed. This combined orthodontic-surgical approach was successful. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: This case illustrates the importance of strong cooperation among various specialists to establish the optimal comprehensive treatment plan.
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