Deep Impacted Second Molars: Two Case Reports

Abstract

Impacted teeth are called teeth that are not in the tooth row even though it is time to erupt. Mandibular second molars are rarely remained impacted. Usually, this impaction occurs as a result of a physical obstacle or systemic disease. Deep impaction of mandibular second molars is very rare. In this case report, female patients who applied to our clinic with different symptoms at different ages were mentioned. As a result of the radiological examination of two cases, deeply impacted mandibular second molars were observed. Tooth extractions of two patients were performed with minimally invasive techniques, and no fracture was observed in the long-term controls. Deeply impacted mandibular second molars, which are very rarely seen, are usually brought into the correct position with orthodontic treatment when they are noticed at a young age. Tooth extraction is considered the last treatment option due to the risk of fracture. However, in this case report, extraction indication was given for the teeth due to the presence of infection and cyst. When deeply impacted mandibular second molars accompany pathology, minimally invasive extraction of the teeth is required. In other cases, these teeth should be evaluated surgically, orthodontically, and prosthetically and treated accordingly.