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Possible to Put Brace on Wisdom Tooth?
Is it possible to get braces on a wisdom tooth and a second molar, only to close a space where a first molar was removed?
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Braces to close missing molar space
By using TADs anchorage it may be possible to close your missing molar space. A TAD is a small screw that is placed in the jawbone to anchor the second and third molar braces.
Advantages:
no bridge or implant or bone grafting procedure
possible cost savings by avoiding need for multiple molar replacements over a lifetime
no braces on the front teeth
Disadvantages:
treatment time one to two years depending on rate...
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