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Should Lower Second Molars Routinely Be Replaced with Implants?

asked 1 year ago by 2442anon
Latest answer by Brian Dorfman, MD, DMD
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Tags: molars, recommendation, replacement

Should Lower Second Molars Routinely Be Replaced with Implants?

6 answers to Should Lower Second Molars Routinely Be Replaced with Implants?

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Replacing lost second molars with implants

Some oral surgeons and dentists do not usually replace lost second molars with implants. This could be for a variety of reasons, but in general, if you have a single missing tooth, it's best to replace it as soon as possible. I have often done implant cases involving second molars and it's a great service if you need it. see video
Paul D. Kantor, DDS

Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
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Repalcing Second Molars With Dental Implants

For Most people , second molars are functional teeth and are an important part of effective chewing. Loss of second molars results in bone and tissue loss if not replaced which ultimately may casue problems with the first molars. Also if they are not replaced and have an opposing tooth above or below, that tooth will erupt farther becasue there is no contact and that tooth will need to be removed over time. That being said, if there is no opposing tooth then there is no... more
Brian Dorfman, MD, DMD

Phoenix Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

drbdorfman.com

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Pick your choice for replacing missing tooth

If for some reason you have lost the lower second molar, replacing it can be a tricky question. One thing I would like to recommend is that you need to replace any missing tooth to prevent the movement of the adjacent and opposing teeth into the empty space. As a law of nature when you loose a tooth, the surrounding teeth will try to fill in the space. The first option to replace the tooth is by an implant as it does not involve grinding down other teeth for support and it is permanent. The... more
Dalvir Pannu, DDS

San Jose Cosmetic Dentist
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Replacement of second molars with dental implants

Second molars are functional teeth and important in efficient chewing. I think it is always important to replace the second molars for the following reasons: Maintain chewing function Preserve the bone Prevent shifting of opposing teeth downward If a patient does not have the opposing tooth, then replacement of the second molar only makes sense if the opposing tooth is replaced also. Having said that, where both the upper and lower second molars are missing, it... more
H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD

Bethesda Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

www.facialart.com

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There's nothing routine about implants

Its not routine to have tooth loss and to need implants but We do place implants into those areas and they work very well. Should not be a problem for you if you need an implant in the second molar area.
Michael J. Thomas, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Implants to Replace Molars: When Should Implants Be Used?

Implants are usually the best option for replacing missing teeth.  When a tooth is missing, it usually results in a space between two teeth.  When this type of space exists, the tooth behind the space has a tendency to tip or fall into the space.  Sometimes (especially if the missing tooth is a lower tooth) the space will cause the opposing tooth (the tooth that chews against the space) to erupt.  The space creates bite instability, and oftentimes a periodontal (gum)... more
Susan Goode Estep, DMD

Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist

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