Unprecedented Encounter of Dual Ipsilateral Mandibular Impacted Teeth: A Case Report

Abstract

An impacted tooth is defined as a tooth which fails to erupt partially or completely into its correct position in the dental arch, and its eruption potential has been lost. Impaction of teeth is a common dental issue, but the simultaneous impaction of two teeth on the same side is relatively uncommon, particularly when involving different tooth types are involved. Hereby, the authors present a case report of a 21-year-old female patient with a rare occurrence of dual ipsilateral mandibular tooth impactions involving a premolar and a canine. Both the impacted premolar and canine were surgically exposed, followed by extraction of one to allow for proper orthodontic alignment and correction of the patient’s occlusion. The report highlights the successful diagnosis and surgical management of complex dental impactions through radiographic analysis and a minimally traumatic extraction techniques in managing complex dental impactions. The patient showed favourable recovery and alignment, post-treatment underscore the value of a multidisciplinary approach integrating surgical and orthodontic planning.