Molar tooth replacement
While missing front teeth of individuals cause aesthetic concerns, missing molars do not affect the aesthetic appearance too much. For this reason, molar tooth replacement treatment is ignored. When molars are not replaced, it is likely to encounter bigger problems in the future. In our blog post "Molar tooth replacement", we will talk about how this treatment will take place and what you will encounter if it is not treated.
What are molars for?
The molars are strong and thick teeth with flat roots on the right and left back of the mouth. These teeth ensure that the food taken into the mouth is broken down and ground. Therefore, in the absence of molar teeth, you either give this task to other molar teeth or to the front teeth. This can cause problems such as chewing problems.
What if you are missing more than one molar?
In this case, you can benefit from an dental bridge. If you have more than one missing tooth, you can have a full mouth restoration by evaluating all on X treatments, such as All on 4, All on 6.
Molar tooth implant
During dental implant treatment, a titanium screw is embedded in the gum and a dental crown is placed on it. In this way, you will have an artificial tooth that is as strong as a molar root and physically similar to your missing tooth. These implants are as strong as molars and will accompany you for many years.
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Is bone grafting and gingival grafting required during molar tooth replacement?
The necessity of these treatments is determined according to the needs of the patient. If many years have passed since molar tooth extraction, bone grafting may be required. If the patient suffers from gum recession, a Turkish dentist recommends gum grafting.
Each case is independent from each other, and each patient's treatment needs are different. For this reason, the treatments you should receive are explained during your consultation with a Turkish dentist in at Lisa Smile Studio Turkey.
Bone grafting and gum grafting are not painful procedures that will spoil the patient's taste.
It only causes the procedure to take a little longer. Because it takes time for the results to appear after the grafting process is performed. Then implant treatment is performed, so you will have more robust and successful implants.
Can I have an implant for my wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth were useful when the human jaw was longer and wider. However, nowadays people have narrower jaws, and wisdom teeth often remain impacted because they cannot find a place. Therefore, there is no need for implant treatment unless your dentist recommends it.
Is a molar tooth implant painful?
No, molar tooth implant is not painful. Local anaesthesia is applied before this procedure to ensure patient comfort. It is normal to have pain after the treatment; it is managed with painkillers.
Dental bridge treatment for molar tooth replacement
In molar tooth replacement, if the neighbouring teeth are intact, a dental bridge can be made using these teeth. However, the result of this treatment may not be long-lasting due to the splitting function of the molars.
Partial denture for molar tooth replacement
This treatment is used when several adjacent teeth are missing. It is a prosthetic tooth with artificial teeth on it, which is attached with support from the side teeth.
Why is molar replacement important?
- Although the molars are not very visible, they have many benefits in the mouth. Therefore, it is useful to treat molar tooth deficiency. If left untreated for many years, it may cause some complications. These are:
- The other teeth take over the task of grinding and breaking large and hard pieces that require pressure. Especially the front teeth that are not suitable for this are exposed to wear and tear.
- In the absence of molars, the teeth on the sides begin to lean or shift towards the gap. As a result, tooth alignment problems occur.
- Orthodontically symmetrical and properly complete teeth means that the jaw structure is also smooth and regular. When missing teeth are not treated, angular disorders occur in jaw closure.
- Aesthetic concerns may occur due to alignment problems in the teeth.
Why is molar treatment often neglected?
While many people realise that missing front teeth create aesthetic concerns, missing back teeth are often ignored. However, the lack of molars is not only aesthetic, but also has serious effects on oral health in the long term. For example, over time, due to deterioration in chewing function, negative effects on digestion or melting of the jawbone occur.
What happens if missing molars are not treated?
Untreated missing molars lead to various oral and jaw problems over time. These are
Shifting of the teeth: The teeth next to the missing tooth lean towards the gap over time, resulting in tooth alignment problems.
Jaw pain: Missing teeth or teeth cause jaw pain due to incorrect pressure over time.
Chain effect of tooth loss: Due to incorrect pressure application or the use of incisors instead of grinding teeth, the intact teeth are also worn and broken.
How does the loss of molars affect your nutrition and general health?
Without molars, it is difficult to chew hard and fibrous foods. In the long run, the stomach has to work harder to digest these foods. If hard and fibrous foods are avoided due to molar tooth deficiency, it causes nutritional deficiency.
How does a molar implant compare to other treatment options?
Compared to dentures, these implants stand out because they are functional and comfortable. Since the implant treatment is fixed to the jaw with screws, it is similar to your own tooth. You can speak easily and eat the food you want comfortably. In addition, thanks to natural-looking veneers, you get an appearance close to your own teeth.
The situation is different with dentures. Patients feel a fear as if the teeth will fly out of their mouths while talking. It is difficult to consume hard foods (such as apples, nuts) with dentures. You need to find a highly skilled dentist to fit these teeth into your mouth and make them look like your own teeth.
This blog is written for informational purposes. Each patient is treated individually. Therefore, please follow the instructions of your dentist. To have a molar prosthesis treatment in Turkey, please contact us and visit Lisa Smile Studio.
We wish you a healthy day.