My molar tooth has dropped a little, getting dental implant.

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My first molar (tooth 3- first molar on right side) has dropped approximately 2-3mm in the past 7 years due to the removal of it's opposing tooth. I'm currently in the process of getting a dental implant, and am currently wondering if this minor molar intrusion should be fixed or is it fine the way it is? The tooth has had some sensitivity in the past, and I don't think the root is exposed. I'm just not sure if my bite will be affected due to the imbalances?

Leslie Dillard, DDS · Answer

Thanks for your question. You are smart to think this many steps ahead. Without seeing it in person, my advice is that as long as there is room for the implant to be placed and restored, its likely that you won't have bite problems. If you are concerned about this, you can always start by restoring the implant with a temporary crown to see how your function is and if its a problem, consider intruding the opposing molar.
Hope this helps, good luck!

Andrew Andrawis, DMD · Answer

hello lalasese876
Molar extrusion is a common occurrence due to the loss of the opposing arch as you said. Teeth like to hug each other. So the minute you lose the tooth your bite tends to shift until the teeth find each other again. Unfortunately most of the time, that happens in a way that continues to mess up your Vitebsk .. so you’re better off just fixing the space with a single implant so your mouth can reach equilibrium again.

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