[Uprighting of mesially or horizontally impacted mandibular molars].

OBJECTIVE

To assess the treatment method and outcome of mesially or horizontally impacted mandibular molars.

METHODS

Eleven patients with mandibular impacted molars, including 9 horizontally impacted molars and 5 mesially impacted molars were treated with fixed appliance in conjunction with molar band soldered with pushing spring. Crowns of impacted molars were moved occlusally and distally.

RESULTS

All mesially or horizontally mandibular impacted molars were uprighted and brought into occlusion. Mean treatment period was 7.4 months (6 to 12 months).

CONCLUSIONS

This orthodontic molar uprighting technique was effective in uprighting and distalizing the impacted molars.