title: Surgical uprighting of an impacted mandibular second molar.
abstract: This case reports the surgical management of an impacted lower second molar. It also highlights other treatment options available when orthodontic treatment is contraindicated.
authors.affiliation: Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fieldhouse
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Shields
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*