West China Journal of Stomatology ›› 2018, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (2): 215-219.doi: 10.7518/hxkq.2018.02.019

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Current situation of clinical research on impacted premolars

Ranran Liu1(), Jun. Tian2()   

  1. 1. School of Stomatology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264000, China
    2. Dept. of Orthodontics, Yantai Stomatological Hospital, Yantai 264000, China
  • Received:2017-09-12 Revised:2017-12-21 Online:2018-04-10 Published:2018-04-10

Abstract:

Teeth impaction is a common developmental malformation in oral diseases. Impacted teeth are usually the canines, third molar, central incisors, premolars, and second molars. The prevalence of impaction of maxillary canines and mandibular wisdom teeth is higher than that of other teeth. Most recent studies have focused on the canines and third molars, but research on impacted premolars is limited. In clinical practice, the majority of orthodontic patients require premolar extrac-tion. Thus, impacted premolars play important roles in orthodontic design and prognosis. This article provides an overview of recent research on impacted premolars and summarizes epidemiological features, localizations, and treatments, with the aim of guiding practitioners on orthodontic design and therapy.

Key words: premolars, impaction, prevalence, location, treatment

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