Transantral approach for surgical removal of impacted maxillary second premolar located in trifurcation of molar roots: a case report

This article aims to describe, by means of case report and review of the literature, the characteristics and occurrence of ectopic retention of the maxillary premolars. Different diagnostic procedures and surgical approaches for the removal of such impacted teeth are discussed. This case report and review emphasise the importance of using the cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the diagnosis and planning of management strategy for impacted teeth in close proximity to the roots of the surro unding teeth and other structures.

Source: Oral Surgery - July 10, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hussein Hassan Hamed Ibrahim, Ahmad M. AlAli, Petr Sch ütz, Bashar Rajab Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research