Surgical uprighting of impacted mandibular second molar: a narrative review

• Main Authors: Sangha Tarnjit Kaur, Sangha Sukhneet Kaur, Hanna Brandon, Tayab Tabassum, Padala Soumya
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: EDP Sciences 2021-01-01
• Series: Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery
• Subjects: surgical uprighting; impacted second molar
• Online Access: https://www.jomos.org/articles/mbcb/full_html/2021/02/mbcb200176/mbcb200176.html

Early diagnosis of impacted mandibular second molar (MM2) is critical since treatment at a later stage can be complicated. It often requires a multidisciplinary approach. Surgical uprighting of impacted MM2 appears to be a safe, effective, and a reliable alternative to conventional orthodontic mechanics with minimal risk of morbidity or pulpo-periodontal problems. Timely diagnosis is critical and factors affecting treatment outcomes must be assessed for a successful outcome. Although surgical uprighting or repositioning is the most commonly prescribed option for MM2 management, there isn't a review of literature that discusses the etiology, assessment, and surgical management of impacted MM2 with an emphasis on surgical uprighting technique and comparing various factors that affect the outcome.