Shanghai Journal of Stomatology ›› 2018, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (4): 424-426.doi: 10.19439/j.sjos.2018.04.018

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Application of double miniscrews for extraction of horizontally impacted wisdom tooth with high risk of injury to inferior alveolar nerve

MA Xiao-qing, XIANG Fei, QIN Fei, QIAN Wen-hao   

  1. Shanghai Xuhui District Dental Center. Shanghai 200032, China
  • Received:2017-11-20 Revised:2018-02-18 Online:2018-08-25 Published:2018-10-09

Abstract: PURPOSE: To study the clinical effect of double miniscrews for extraction of horizontally impacted wisdom tooth adjacent to the inferior alveolar nerve canal. METHODS: Eight horizontally impacted wisdom teeth requiring extraction because of orthodontic treatment were proven to be adjacent to the inferior alveolar nerve canal by means of cone-beam CT scan. The treatment began with double miniscrews traction under the help of cantilever beam. After 6~9 months, they left the canal and then were extracted. RESULTS: After extraction, no patient developed lip numbness. CONCLUSIONS: Application of double miniscrews traction is an efficient and reliable method for extraction of horizontally impacted wisdom tooth that is adjacent to the inferior alveolar nerve canal.

Key words: Double miniscrews anchorage, Traction extraction, Cantilever beam, Horizontal impaction

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