Can I replace the molars that were taken out of my mouth?
2006-08-26 17:23:13 · 10 answers · asked by Maria 1 in Health ➔ Dental
This is what we do to replace your missing molars:
1. Dental implants
2. Bridges
3. Removable partial dentures (or complete)
4. Autogenous tooth transplants: surgical movement of a tooth from one location in the mouth to another in the same individual (the removal of a third molar to the site of an unrestorable first molar)
2006-08-26 17:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by Angela 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a dentist and oral surgeon. You certainly can replace almost any missing tooth. You have the following options:
1. Fixed bridge - the teeth on either side are cut for crowns. The false tooth (pontic) is in the middle - all 3 units are cemented permanently as the bridge. Stays in the mouth. Esthetics excellent. Cost - about 1000 per unit (3000 for bridge)
2. Removable partial denture - can replace more than 1 tooth at a time on an arch (upper or lower dentition). Cheaper. No tooth cutting. Disadvantage - comes out of mouth to clean. Bulky, Not esthetic.
3. Implant. Titanium cylinder placed in jaw bone and then post and crown attached. More expensive. Doesn't require adjacent teeth to be cut. Great esthetics. Functions as natural tooth. Generally the treatment of choice when replacing a single tooth. Must have adequate bone.
All options have pro's and con's - the main thing is to replace the teeth - to prevent other ones from shifting, additional stress on the remaining ones, and bite collapse. Good luck to you
2006-08-27 05:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that you can replace molars....I do know that a dentist can put fake teeth in but I am not sure about molars..
2006-08-26 17:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can either get dental implants, that are single false teeth that are surgically "screwed" into your jaw bone. They look great and are permanent, but very expensive.
You can also get a bridge, where a false tooth is secured to the teeth on each side of the missing tooth.
2006-08-26 17:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by Cheryl S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can get implants if its the last tooth in your mouth.
2006-08-26 17:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, and it would help in the futur from not making your other teeth move because there won't be a gap
2006-08-30 06:56:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hunni you sure can....i broke some teeth in an accident when i was younger and i have several fake teeth on a partial plate....
2006-08-26 17:26:21 · answer #7 · answered by ROCKER CHICK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is painful, is a long process and it's about $5000 a TOOTH..
2006-08-26 17:30:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your dentist.
2006-08-26 17:28:44 · answer #9 · answered by Lil' Gay Monster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dentist can, partials, implants..........you name it, they have it.......
2006-08-26 17:29:36 · answer #10 · answered by SweetT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋