Hi Doctor I am 28years old, i have one missing molar on my lower jaw for 8years, the teeth has bee shifted and i appear as angle . one dentist told me i still can get a mini implant, but one of teeth maybe cutted off in order to make the space bigger. i would like to know what is better option for me. implant or braces? Thank you for your time.
I would advise you to go with the ideal if possible. Aligning the teeth so there is adequate room will allow a larger implant to be placed. The larger the implant, the more force/load it can handle. The mini implant may work in the short term, but more research is needed to know how well they will withstand the forces required for chewing on the back teeth. Depending on how misaligned your teeth are, you may benefit from correcting all the teeth while enlarging the space.
Mini implants for crowns is "in beta phase", meaning they aren't designed for crowns, so invest in them at your own risk. If space is an issue, create space via braces and finish with a normal implant.
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