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

Year : 2025 | Volume : 16 | Issue : 02 | Page : 6 11
    By

    Maddukuri Raja Sekhar,

  • Palivela Manvitha,

  • Begari Swarnalatha,

  • Swetha Puram,

  1. Dentist, Department of Dentistry, Area Dental Hospital, KPHB, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  2. Dentist, Department of Dentistry, Area Dental Hospital, KPHB, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  3. Dentist, Department of Dentistry, Area Dental Hospital, KPHB, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  4. Clinical Head, Department of Dentistry, Area Dental Hospital, KPHB, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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.

Keywords: Single Visit Dentistry, Endodontic Treatment, Impaction, 2nd Molars, 3rd Molars, Extraction

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry ]

How to cite this article:
Maddukuri Raja Sekhar, Palivela Manvitha, Begari Swarnalatha, Swetha Puram. Extraction of Impacted Lower 3rd Molars immediately after the Single Visit Endodontic treatment of 2nd Molar – A Case Series. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry. 2025; 16(02):6-11.
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Maddukuri Raja Sekhar, Palivela Manvitha, Begari Swarnalatha, Swetha Puram. Extraction of Impacted Lower 3rd Molars immediately after the Single Visit Endodontic treatment of 2nd Molar – A Case Series. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry. 2025; 16(02):6-11. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjod/article=2025/view=209540


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Volume 16
Issue 02
Received 14/03/2025
Accepted 31/03/2025
Published 05/05/2025
Publication Time 52 Days
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