title: Managing second molars.
abstract: Second molars can create great delays in orthodontic treatment if they are not managed intelligently. The purpose of this article was to describe common torque and position problems of the second molars and techniques for managing them. A simple technique for freeing mesially impacted second molars is presented.
authors.affiliation: University of California at San Francisco, Calif., USA. earljohnsondds@comcast.net
authors.forename: Earl
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008437:Maxilla; D008644:Mesial Movement of Teeth / Q000628:therapy*; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology*; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery; D009969:Orthodontic Wires; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000628:therapy*; D019415:Torque