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Braces Before Molar Dental Implant?

asked 1 year ago by buttercookie in Roseville, CA
Latest answer by Peter Mann, DDS
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Tags: molars, timing

Hi, I have two lower first molar taken out, I need to get braces to correct severe overjet/overbite issue. Do I need the braces first or dental implant to replace the molars? How will the braces be placed if the molars are missing?

12 answers to Braces Before Molar Dental Implant?

Braces and implants

I would say do the braces first then the implant. Sometimes orthodontists don't get the amount of movement that they first think they'll get. The implant can't be moved. It's key that the orthodontist and implant surgeon plan the case together in advance and stay in close communication. If this doesn't happen, problems can occur.

Paul D. Kantor, DDS
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist

Correct Sequence of Braces and Implants

Usually orthodontic treatment is performed first. You should consult with your orthodontist before placing implants. Sometimes orthodontics does not involve the molar space. If molars aren't involved, an implant may be placed prior to or during orthodontic treatment. Since you have a "severe overjet/overbite" as you describe, the orthodontist may want to use some of that empty space, where molars used to be, to shift your remaining teeth posteriorly. more

Peter Mann, DDS
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist

Getting a Orthodontic(Braces) Consult is Number One

When you need to correct your bite, with or without missing teeth, the co-coordinator for your care must be your orthodontist. They need to take extensive records to decide the treatment sequence and from there you have a plan to take care of your dental needs. Usually braces are first followed by Implants but sometimes you need anchorage and Implants can be the anchors. Talk to your dentist and orthodontist and with a plan you will know your dental care... more

Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist

Invisalign/braces before implants are the rule.

But rules are meant to be examined. It seems correct tho to do the braces first and then the implants. If there is a molar missing then they are skipped in the treatment. Look into invisalign first because they can put in a fake tooth into the aligner so that no one can tell your molar is missing..I love it!

Michael J. Thomas, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

Braces before dental implants

I would definitely recommend you to have the braces before implants. Once you are completed with the braces you might not even need the implants.

Antoaneta Barba, DDS
Santa Ana Cosmetic Dentist

Braces and extractions

After your extractions I would recommend you to have a orthodontic treatment. Sometimes it is possible to move teeth so that you would not need an implant anymore (ask that question your orthodontist). If after completion of your orthodontic treatment you will need an implant then that would be a time to have it done.

Zina Kaleinikova, DDS, MS
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist

Braces or dental implants first?

I would definitely recommend braces before placement of the dental implant. This is because the surgeon will want to place the implant in the best available location once the remaining teeth are repositioned and stabilized. Once the implant is placed, it cannot be moved like other teeth with braces.

Daniel Melnick, DDS
Laurel Cosmetic Dentist

Orthodontics or Implants first

Without hesitation, BRACES FIRST. Implants are only successful when the jaw and tooth alignment is optimal. Seek a multidisciplinary approach. Make sure the general dentist, implant specialist and orthodontist design a coordinated treatment plan. Orthodontics will correct and stabilize your bite. It may even close the gap from the missing molars and eliminate the need for implants. Sometimes braces can correct angling of the teeth adjacent to the space,... more

Marc Zive, DMD
Springfield Cosmetic Dentist

Implant Placement Prior may help accelerate your Braces

With today's new technology especially in cases where molars are missing, Implant placement can help accelerate orthodontics. By Co-ordinating with your orthodontist and your Dental Implantologist they can predict where your teeth will be and you can have the implants placed prior to braces commencing. This way once the implant is healed (6-12weeks) your orthodontist can use the implants as an anchor to be able to move your teeth to the correct position. Correct planning and... more

Jonathan Abenaim, DMD
Ridgewood Cosmetic Dentist

Braces Before Molar Dental Implant?

You will certainly want to have the braces first. One of the keys to success with dental implants is making sure that your bite is even and stable. There are a number of ways to connect the braces-it should be no problem for your orthodontist. I would definitely NOT have any implants put in until your restoring (or cosmetic dentist) tells you its OK. The dentist who will build the crowns on top of the implants should be the one who tells you when it is time for them. Even if one of... more

Scott Greenhalgh, DDS
Denver Cosmetic Dentist

www.scottgreenhalghdds.com

To have braces or dental implants first

Hi It is always best to have the braces placed first and orthodontic treatment completed before placement of dental implants. The orthodontist will use the remaining teeth to place the braces. Dr. Kazemi

H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD
Bethesda Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

www.facialart.com

Dental Implant before or after braces

Most common sequence of implant treatment usually requires to finish orthodontic step (braces) first when the patient has stable bite (occlusion), position of gingival margins and bone contours. During orthodontic treatment braces can be placed on 2nd molars if 1st molars are missing. In the situations when the patient has second molars and does not need any change of the space for first molars, dental implants can be placed earlier. In the cases when the patient needs... more