Can I Use One Implant to Replace Two Molars?

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Brian Dorfman, MD, DMD · Answer

It is not generally recommended to replace two teeth with a single implant.  The molar region is the most important area to have one implant per tooth missing.  The bite forces are too great in the molar area to have one implant support two teeth.  Nature gave you two roots on lower molars and 3 roots on upper molars for a reason.  So one Artificial root for 4-6 roots is not a good idea, the likelyhood of failure is very great.  Even though implants are generally "stronger" than natural tooth roots one implant per missing tooth is recommended.  In rare instances smaller teeth like the lateral incisors can be cantelievered off of a second implant crown, but this is only because there is insufficient room for the implant and the crown is generally taken out of occlusion (out of the bite forces and excusions)

Steve Alper, DMD · Answer

If you have one implant replace two teeth there will be a cantilever on one or both sides.

	 

	Cantilevers cause the the implant to fail eventually.

	 

	Never replace two teeth with one implant.

	 

	Hope thats clear enough.

	 

	Best,

	Dr. Alper

Michael Firouzian, DDS · Answer

Due to the chewing forces on the back (molar) teeth, it is not a good idea to attach more than one tooth per implant as a general rule, however there are always exceptions, such as what is opposing these teeth, such as a denture or natural teeth.  You should consult an experienced restorative dentist or prosthodontist.

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

Unfortunately the best success will be achieved when you have one implant per tooth in the back of your mouth.  Placing two teeth on one implant can lead to implant failure. Discuss your options with your dentist to see if what you want is possible but I would prefer to see you have one implant per tooth.

H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD · Answer

It is best to have one implant per tooth when it comes for the back area (molar regions).

	 

	Dr. Kazemi

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