When is it necessary to implant decayed molars?
The molar structure of an adult includes 8 small molars (4 teeth each on the upper and lower jaw) and 12 large molars (6 teeth on each upper and lower jaw). These are the teeth on the inside of the jaw, responsible for the main chewing function but are relatively more difficult to clean than the front teeth and side teeth. Because of this, along with poor oral hygiene habits, many Vietnamese people suffer from molar tooth decay.
Tooth decay has many different levels, corresponding to different treatment methods. At a mild level, the doctor only needs to remove cavities, damaged tooth tissue and clean thoroughly. Then, the cavities will be filled with fillings to both reshape the tooth and prevent bacteria from re-entering.
If the molar has very large cavities or is broken, the dentist will need to remove the cavities as well as perform root canal treatment. Next, the decayed tooth will be designed with a porcelain crown to cover the outside, creating a solid layer to protect the remaining real tooth while restoring the tooth's aesthetics.
The worst case scenario is that the molar has a large cavity or is broken, causing damage to the pulp, even an abscess, or death of the pulp. This is the time to extract this tooth and implant the decayed molar.
When the molar is severely decayed and filling or porcelain crowns are not effective, you need to think about extracting the decayed tooth and then planting a replacement tooth. Newly implanted teeth not only restore aesthetics but also avoid alveolar bone loss and prevent the remaining healthy teeth from shifting, thereby affecting the entire tooth.
What method is used to implant decayed molars?
Currently, there are many modern dental restoration solutions suitable for replacing decayed molars. You can consider porcelain teeth or dental implants when you lose molars.
Replacing decayed molars with porcelain bridges
Porcelain dental implants are a method of restoring lost teeth by bridging. This method uses a porcelain tooth strip consisting of at least three teeth to place in the missing tooth space. In particular, 2 porcelain crowns on both sides act as "abutments", covering the customer's 2 healthy teeth. The denture is located between these two crowns.
To get a crown, it is necessary to grind 2 healthy teeth on either side of the decayed tooth. This weakens the tooth significantly, leading to the tooth pulp easily cracking if subjected to too much force.
The advantages of this method are reasonable cost, high aesthetics and chewing ability as good as real teeth. Replacement teeth can last up to 10 years. However, the dental bridge method has the disadvantage of having to grind teeth as well as reducing chewing efficiency if tooth bone is lost due to age.
Dental implants with cavities equal Implants
Implants are considered the most modern and advanced technique for restoring lost teeth today.
Specifically, the implant is placed inside the jawbone, replacing the lost tooth root. One implant is equivalent to one tooth root. After the implant and jawbone are tightly integrated into a unified whole, the porcelain crown will be restored onto the implant through a joint, creating a complete tooth that looks exactly like a real tooth.
Dental implant solutions give patients regular, sturdy teeth, and they can eat and chew completely normally without having to abstain from any type of food. In addition, this method of restoring molars helps to minimize the situation of teeth being misaligned and falling to the position of missing teeth, as well as preventing gum recession and bone loss due to long-term tooth loss. If you do not understand clearly What are implants for? Let the doctor of Lac Viet Intech advise you in detail!
The implant method has a common durability of 10 - 25 years, depending on the material used to make the tooth root and replacement tooth. In particular, replacement teeth, if properly cared for, can last a lifetime.
Due to the above advantages, the implant method to replace decayed molars is chosen by many customers at Lac Viet Dental Clinic. With this method, the cost may be higher than using a dental bridge, but it can completely cure molar decay, bringing comfort and peace of mind to the user.
Above is our answer about solutions for implanting decayed molars and things to keep in mind. To know exactly how deep your molars are, when they need to be removed and replaced, come to Lac Viet Dental Clinic for a direct examination and consultation by a dentist.
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