Management of Impacted Teeth Other than Third Molars

Deborah L. Zeitler, DDS, MS

The management of impacted teeth is a basic component of most oral and maxillofacial surgery practices. Although the majority of impacted teeth are third molars, any other tooth may be impacted. The usual care for impacted third molars is removal; however, the care for impacted teeth other than third molars may include exposure (with or without attachment of an orthodontic bracket), uprighting, transplantation, or removal. These teeth often pose challenges in treatment planning and surgical care. This chapter includes information on incidence, etiology, evaluation, and surgical treatment options.

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