Missing 1st molar:Implanting Or Moving molars?

Question

Hi, l'm 20 years old and I had my lower left 1st molar extracted about 8 years ago.Now 2nd molar and the two premolars have tilted to fill the space, what should I do? Could it be moving the molars to fill the space or to upright the 2nd molar and get an implant?

Herbert Veisman, DDS · Answer

Good question. You should see an orthodontist and oral surgeon/periodontist/experienced dentist to seek answers. This is not an easy question to answer online as there are many factors involved including your teeth on top and what position they are in right now. Also, how much bone is left? What is the condition of the gums in the area? What is the state of the teeth that tilted into the space? Are they moving or solid? All the best with your search. Your first stop should be an orthodontist.

Dan Hagi, DDS · Answer

This is one of the common problem of missing teeth. The shifting of neighboring teeth.  To fix this right you should have the teeth repositioned i.e. Orthodontics.  Then building the bond and placing a proper implant to support a replacement crown.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

it is possible to move tooth from 2nd molar to 1st molar place by braces treatment but it will be time consuming treatment. but if u r ready for that than it will be the best option because at the end of the treatment u will have complete set of natural teeth. and if u r not ready for long term treatment and want quick result implant is good option.

Mufaddal Kapadia, DDS · Answer

Hi,Without having proper x-rays/photos it is hard to truly give you a proper treatment plan. However, typically if your teeth have tilted and shifted, you would want to first consider doing braces in order to put them back in the correct place. Then after that point, depending on available space - place an implant in the missing area. This would correct your bite so you're not hitting on your teeth in the wrong places and further damaging them! I would highly recommend finding a dentist in your area that can do a complete examination and set of x-rays to help guide you properly to getting your teeth back on track.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

the problem about tilted teeth is that you will sooner or later present problems on the gum and bone, pockets and cavities, now you are 20, but you will have a not occlusion with antagonist teeth,so your best solution is to have braces, and set everything on the perfect position, provably you will not have to set an implant, if the space can be filled with the roots of the remaining teeth,but you will improve the masticatory occlusion layout.

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