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The need to replace a second molar depends on the bite and the neighbouring teeth. Nature gave you 8 molars in total.
First molar biteocclusion is perfectly acceptable especially If there is no UPPER second molar to bite against.
Do i need to replace second molar. However if the patient does not recognize any reduced masticatory efficiency replacement of a second molar typically is unnecessary. This is due to the findings that most extrusion over time is minor and usually does not affect occlusal function. Also concerns about over-eruption can be managed in a preventive manner andor unopposed second molars can be monitored.
An upper second molar is probably the least likely tooth have knock on effect problems if removed. Although all the issues you raise are possible in my experience and opinion they are unlikely. Talk to your dentist about these concerns and ask him to address them- hopefully she will say similar things to me.
Whether or not a second molar should be replaced after its removal is debatable. However if the patient does not recognize any reduced masticatory efficiency replacement of a second molar typically is unnecessary. There is no reason to routinely replace a second lower molar.
First molar biteocclusion is perfectly acceptable especially If there is no UPPER second molar to bite against. However having said that your dentist or specialist will assess your bite to customize a treatment plan to suit your personal needs. One of the uppers 2nds needs a crown the other upper a filling.
The dentist recommended getting an implant to replace the two lower missing teeth but my insurance will only cover the crown and not the titanium post or will cost about 5000-6000 total for both which my insurance will cover at most 1000. And if you have all your premolars and front teeth you can get along okay with just first molars and no second molars that is enough teeth to chew on adequately. Having said that I believe its always best to save a second molar.
It can come in handy especially if you later lose a first molar. And it will reduce your chewing efficiency. Yes a wisdom tooth can replace a bad second molar.
However your doctor needs to first assess the developmental status of the wisdom tooth and make sure that the tooth is well formed not weird looking and whether the tooth will grow into the mouth on its own. If they have an intact first molar and they lose their second molar there really is no reason they have to replace it. Sometimes not replacing it will allow the opposing second molar to extrude.
In an elderly patient this is not such a big deal. Ideally most second molars should be replaced. Nature gave you 8 molars in total.
Make sure you are assessed carefully for your bite to see if you really need them or not. Most of my full mouth FULL implant reconstructions do not have second molar replacement. Second molars are important and very very difficult to replace with implants once they are lost.
PROVIDED EXCESSIVE BONE WILL NOT BE LOST IN CROWN LENGTHENING I would save the. Getting your back molar removed is a common procedure which is required due to trauma decay broken tooth or gum disease. Once it is extracted you may wonder if it needs replacement or not.
Most people consider that it is not required to replace the missing tooth as back molars are not visible but according to dentists it is important to replace them. The need to replace a second molar depends on the bite and the neighbouring teeth. Basically if there are teeth around it then replacement would be ideal to to prevent the movement of the neighbouring teeth.
Teeth tend to drift into a space if it is present. Its common for adults to lose a back molar often to gum disease tooth decay or injury. Since back molars dont affect the overall appearance of your smile you might be tempted to skip replacing it.
Thats not the best idea. Missing a tooth even just one can cause severe and permanent damage to your entire mouth. A missing rear molar can be replaced by a dental implant.
Contact a member of our experienced staff at Charlottesville Oral Surgery Dental Implant Center to learn more about dental implants and how they might benefit you. Call 434-295-0911 to schedule your visit. Why Do Molar Teeth Need to Be Pulled Out.
Although permanent teeth were meant to last a life time there are a number of reasons that molar tooth extraction may be needed. A very common factor involves molar tooth that is too severely harmed from trauma or decay to be repaired. Other reasons consist of.
In some cases dental professionals pull teeth to. Previously the only teeth I had extracted were my wisdom teeth. However my 18 molars root canal failed and it was infected.
This week my molar was extracted and human bone graft material was inserted. The plan is to get an implant. I am 58 years old.
My question is do I have to replace this molar.