Hi , I am missing my Four back teeth you can't see them . My two molars on the right and on the left of my bottom . All I have are the front and I'm wondering if a partial will even stay on my front bottom teeth . Thanks !
2006-09-11 15:27:57 · 7 answers · asked by mendatrapp 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Ah ha! Yes, a partial would work for you and I recommend it. Trying to go through life with "premolar" occlusion would put too much of a load on your remaining teeth and you'd end up beating them to death. You would probably eventually develop a gap between your upper central incisors from applying all this pressure to them over the years. It's a direct cause and effect reaction, so you can't consider only whether or not you can see the missing teeth now. You would eventually see the top back teeth hanging down in your smile and the front teeth would develop a gap.
Yours is the "classic" case for a partial lower denture. If you get a partial now and win the lottery or inherit some money, you would still be able to get implants done, so don't hesitate.
2006-09-11 15:37:55 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would advise patients against dentures in your case. Four molars on a denture with no support at the back end means that the amount of force you exert on the back teeth of the denture will cause significant rocking, and most patients don't tolerate them, so they throw them in the bottom drawer. This applies whether we are talking about plastic or metal dentures. Partial dentures work best when supported at either end of the gaps by real teeth.
Instead, make sure your remaining teeth in front are in good shape. It concerns me that you have already lost 4 molars, so I'm guessing there has already been work to other teeth. To prevent further loss, you may wish to consider crowns.
You may not need to replace these back teeth if no other problems occur, like jaw pain or teeth breaking. Sometimes your top molars may overgrow. Just monitor for some years and talk it over with your dentist. There's plenty of other people out there functioning OK with less teeth than you.
For long-term replacement, implants would be the treatment of choice.
2006-09-12 01:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We're living in a wonderful time now with dental technology and the improvements that have been made.
A prosthodontist could take care of that for you with a partial. You'll spare yourself grief later in life by having the restorations as soon as possible. You do not want bone loss to begin which is very possible.
Just make sure your mouth is in excellent dental health. I know someone who spent quite a few dollars on partials to only have periodontal disease. He required extractions and full dentures. What a pity. I suggested he look into legal recourse.
If the dentist or prosthodontist suggests a consult with an orthodontist, do it. Take it all in stages. Do it properly.
2006-09-11 15:49:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jhazzi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I not sure a Partial will work. I think a partial need at least one tooth on each side of it to clip to. But, a good Dentist/Oral Surgeon may have a few good tricks up his/her sleeve. May have to go and have one look and give you a few options/opinions.
2006-09-11 15:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The partial has to be hooked to something. If you dont have any teeth in the back, it wouldn't stay.
2006-09-11 15:47:53 · answer #5 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like a partial would do very well for you. It would be great for you to get some chewing surfaces back!
2006-09-11 15:34:20 · answer #6 · answered by justine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't it make sense to talk to a dentist instead of a bunch of teenagers?
2006-09-11 15:35:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋