[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.