Does second molar need to be replaced?

Once it is extracted, you may wonder if it needs replacement or not. Most people consider that it is not required to replace the missing tooth as back molars are not visible but according to dentists, it is important to replace them.

Do I need a dental implant after extracting my second molar?

If you are planning to get a dental implants after a tooth extraction, you will typically need to wait a minimum of 10 weeks after the tooth extraction before dental implants can be placed. This waiting period allows the mouth to heal after the tooth extraction surgery. Granted, there are always exceptions.

Can you replace molars with implants?

Dental implants are the only available option for replacing missing teeth that includes an artificial tooth root. This root is made of titanium and looks like a tiny screw. Once it is placed in the jawbone, the implant fuses with the bone in a process called osseointegration.

Is it worth getting a molar implant?

A dental implant can help support a healthy bite, keep teeth in their proper places, and contribute to decreasing bone deterioration. The pressure and stimulus of the chewing action can also help to preserve the jawbone. Dental implants can also be beneficial to the overall beauty aspect of your teeth.

How much does an implant molar cost?

As we mentioned before, the dental implant or the “tooth root” of this procedure, can be anywhere between $1,000 to $3,000. But the dental implant is only one piece of the cake. Other costs that should be factored in are the abutment which is usually about $300 to $500, and the crown which is usually $1,000 to $2,000.

Should a missing second molar be replaced with a dental implant restoration?

Whether or not a second molar should be replaced after its removal is debatable. To assess the evidence and discuss the pros and cons of replacing a missing second molar with a dental implant restoration, the authors searched the literature for articles that evaluated the following factors: chewing …

Are second molars necessary?

Second molars were once valuable in the days preceding implants because first molars were often lost at an early age. A bridge could be made using the second molars and second premolars as abutments (supports). Now in the age of implants I make far fewer bridges because implants have become so dependable.

Do I need to replace a tooth with an implant?

Also if they are not replaced and have an opposing tooth above or below, that tooth will erupt farther becasue there is no contact and that tooth will need to be removed over time. That being said, if there is no opposing tooth then there is no real need to replace the tooth with an implant.

What happens if you don’t replace the bottom molar?

The reason for it is if you do not replace the bottom molar, the upper opposing second molar will begin to over erupt out of its socket, trying to reach its old partner that got extracted. Teeth need contact with one another. Without contact with another tooth, our teeth tend to drift.