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Is it possible to close molar gap 1 year after extraction with braces?

November 2, 2017
Asked By:nikenkillian in Oklahoma City, OK

I am 39 yo, I have tooth extraction last year due to really bad decay, all on top teeth ,tooth number #3, #13 and #14, dentist suggest partial denture, i did not do it, is it possible to move the molar forward to close the gap on tooth #3 (i have tooth #1 and #2) and #14 (i have #15) , leave the gap in #13 for mini implant later. thank you so much for your help.

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Answer: Close molar space

Jenny Sun, DDS
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