The Remineralization of a Second Molar after Extraction of Mesioangled Third Molars: A Case Report

Impacted mesioangled third molars can cause carious lesions to develop on the distals of second molars. The management of these carious lesions has not been standardized in dentistry. Once the third molars are removed it may be in the best interest of the patient to wait and see how the lesion progresses once the area can be routinely cleaned. In this case report, we demonstrate that the removal of mesioangled mandibular third molars created an environment for the remineralization of the second molar to occur without the treatment of a permanent dental restoration.