학술논문
Long Term Management of Impacted Lower First Molar using Traction Treatment and Occlusal Therapy Case Report / 下顎第一大臼歯の埋伏に牽引と咬合治療による長期管理を行った一例
Document Type
Journal Article
Author
Source
小児歯科学雑誌 / The Japanese Journal of Pediatric Dentistry. 2012, 50(4):320
Subject
Language
Japanese
ISSN
0583-1199
2186-5078
2186-5078
Abstract
A 9-year-6-month-old boy with an impacted lower first molar visited the Medical and Dental Hospital of Fukuoka Dental College. Radiographic findings showed that impacted first molar was positioned on the inferior edge of the mandible and under the second molar. Moreover, crowding of the upper and lower front teeth was noted, resulting in arch length discrepancy. We performed surgical exposure and a traction technique as therapy, and the impacted first molar became well positioned. In addition, expansion treatment was given, which induced correct dental articulation. We concluded that such treatments in the early stage are important for similar impacted molar cases.