Could my erupted wisdom teeth replace a molar?

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I have fully erupted wisdom teeth. I was told by 2 dentists it would be quick to extract and would only need numbing. I need a molar extracted as it’s completely broken in half and the pulp is gone due to decay. I was wondering if with braces would my wisdom teeth be able to migrate/shift to replace that gap? Or could they implant my molar into place?

Kerem Turgut Atasoy, DDS, PhD · Answer

It is usually not possible to reimplant a wisdom tooth instead of the tooth to be extracted. In addition to the extraction of your wisdom teeth, dental implant application will be the most successful treatment instead of the work you have lost.

Could my erupted wisdom teeth replace a molar?

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