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Third Molar implant

  • 23-06-2019 09:44PM
    #1
    dizzymenace
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭


    I had my bottom left third Molar was rotted a lot. It's been like that since I was a teenager and would hurt on occasion but recently my first and second molar began feeling uncomfortable.

    My dentist said my gums were inflamed from the movement and it had pushed my second Molar, that she could root canal or extract my third molar. At the time I just chose to extract it but now I feel like I'll miss the tooth for eating and tooth allignment.

    My second molar is sensitive at the moment and feels prone to movement if it exerted moderate force.

    I'll be returning to my dentist to remove the stitches and for a check-up on Friday but would like to know if getting a third molar implant is a good idea, if my second molar will be okay and if braces may be needed to realign my second molar.


Comments

  • #2
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,251 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    Generally 3rd Molars (wisdom teeth) are not replaced with implants for various technical reasons. Discuss it with your dentist.....first molars are a different story and its more likely thats what you have here as 3rd molars generally dont erupt until you 20's.


  • #3
    dizzymenace
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭dizzymenace


    Collins Quick Copperhead wrote: »
    Generally 3rd Molars (wisdom teeth) are not replaced with implants for various technical reasons. Discuss it with your dentist.....first molars are a different story and its more likely thats what you have here as 3rd molars generally dont erupt until you 20's.

    Thanks for your reply, much appreciated. You're right. I was counting premolars as molars so it is a first molar on the bottom left. Do you have an idea how much an implant will cost and is it a good idea to get one?


  • #4
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,251 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    An implant to replace a 1st molar is usually a excellent idea. Cost will vary depending on who does it. Usually between 2 and 3 thousand all in. You will find some more expensive and some cheaper, best stick in the middle.


  • #5
    dizzymenace
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭dizzymenace


    Collins Quick Copperhead wrote: »
    An implant to replace a 1st molar is usually a excellent idea. Cost will vary depending on who does it. Usually between 2 and 3 thousand all in. You will find some more expensive and some cheaper, best stick in the middle.

    Thanks for all the advice. I'll be sure to bring this up with my dentist at the follow up appointment.

    Because my extracted molar sank over time the top molar dropped to fill the gap. What can be done about that if I get an implant?

    The premolar next to my molar feels loose and sensitive after being pushed out of place what can remedy this? Are adult braces a good idea?

    My teeth are also quite sharp and I cut my tongue quite a bit, what can I do about that.

    Really appreciate all of the advice. Sher I know I can always ask my dentist but it's great to have an idea to prepare myself and calm my nerves 🙂


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