Is an implant necessary to replace tooth 18?

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Is an implant necessary to replace Tooth 18? I was told the top tooth might drop down if I just removed Tooth 18 and didn't replace Tooth 18 with an implant. What are the risks if I just remove Tooth 18 and the one above it?

Sean Mohtashami, DDS · Answer

Unless there is infection or some cause of pain or severe alignment issues, you want to avoid removing a healthy tooth. From the information you provided it sounds like there is room for the implant and if you have a healthy tooth above the implant be worth the investment for chewing purposes. Good luck!

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

HIIf tooth #18 does not have an opposing the risk of teeth movement is low.  As long as you can continue to chew on both sides there is little long term problems.  However, most people tend to chew on the side with most number of teeth as a result over use one side.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Tarsys Loayza, DDS, MSc · Answer

Hello! Thanks for your question. I recommend you visit a good specialist, because you have to first check your physiological, osseous, gingival state to be able to define the behavior to follow and depending on this you will define what is your best treatment option. 
Good Luck.

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