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Extraction of Impacted Lower 3rd Molars immediately after the Single Visit Endodontic treatment of 2nd Molar - A Case Series

  1. Maddukuri Raja Sekhar Department of Dentistry, Area Dental Hospital, KPHB, Hyderabad
  2. Palivela Manvitha Department of Dentistry, Area Dental Hospital, KPHB, Hyderabad
  3. Begari Swarnalatha Department of Dentistry, Area Dental Hospital, KPHB, Hyderabad
  4. Swetha Puram Department of Dentistry, Area Dental Hospital, KPHB, Hyderabad

Abstract

Patients who visit a dental clinic often anticipate fewer appointments and quicker recovery times. This expectation is particularly relevant when discussing impacted lower third molars in conjunction with decayed second molars. Dentists often struggle with the decision of whether to start endodontic treatment on the second molar or to proceed with extracting the third molar. This dilemma arises due to the absence of sufficient research or documentation specifically addressing the best approach in such cases. Without clear guidelines, treatment decisions are often based on clinical judgment and patient-specific factors. To bridge this gap, this series of case reports aims to highlight the advantages of performing both root canal treatment on the second molar and the extraction of the third molar in a single appointment. This approach may reduce the number of clinical visits, minimize anesthesia use, and promote simultaneous healing, ultimately benefiting both patients and practitioners.

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