Why Is a Molar Implant Needed? Seokplant Dental Hospital

When a molar is missing from the teeth,

what happens to the condition of the teeth

after 3 to 6 months, or after 1 year?

If a molar is missing for a long period,

it can cause various dental and oral health

problems.

The general changes that may appear

over time are as follows.

First

Movement of adjacent teeth

If a missing molar is left untreated,

the surrounding teeth may tilt or move

into the empty space.

This can make the teeth alignment

irregular

and affect the bite (the way the teeth

come together when chewing).

Second

Overgrowth of the opposing tooth

The opposite tooth facing the missing

molar (the opposing tooth) no longer

bites against anything, so it may grow

excessively upward or downward.

This can cause the spacing between

teeth to become misaligned.

Third

Jawbone resorption

If there is no stimulation in the area where

the tooth has been lost, the jawbone in that

area will gradually begin to resorb.

After 3 to 6 months,

bone loss begins,

and after more than 1 year,

the jawbone may become even weaker.

Fourth

Bite problems and jaw joint pain

A misaligned bite can place strain on the

jaw joint, which may lead to temporomandibular

joint disorder (TMJ) or jaw pain.

Fifth

Difficulty eating

Since molars play an important role in

chewing food, missing molars can make

it difficult to chew food effectively.

This may lead to digestive problems.

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Sixth

Gum problems

If there is a chance of gum inflammation

in the area where the molar is missing,

the surrounding gums may weaken.

To help prevent these problems, it is

recommended to consider alternative treatment

options such as implants, bridges,

or dentures.

Molars are among the teeth that are

truly important for both dental health

and overall physical health.

If you have completely lost a tooth,

we recommend first making a treatment

plan for a molar implant.

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