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Should The Gap After The Extraction Of Molar Needs To Be Filled?

Hi, My name is Mahendra. Today I happen to visit a Dentist , to have one of my molar checked , which is already in a bad condition. The doctor suggested a root canal to be done, which is understandable looking the condition of my teeth. Actually some 2 years back one of molar teeth met the similar fate and was completey removed, so there is gap now between a last teeth (Which is infected )and 2nd last teeth . The dentist suggested me to go for a artificial molar to cover the gap , however because the teeth come in a set of 3 , she asked to go for all 3 (made of enamel outside and metal inside) , and each of is charged separatly. So I my confusion is that necesseary ..what if I leave the gap , like that ? will that make any differnce ? I don;t mind spending , but they are molars and premolars , I am not sure if that is value for money .
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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Hello,

Thanks for consulting HCM .

Read your query, as you have gap in between tooth after extraction of molar tooth if you leave the gap between teeth there is mesial shifting of next molar tooth present , it will tilt mesially after few years . As your dentist as suggested for porcelain fused metal crown that is bridge made in support of teeth present next two extracted tooth that is fixed partial denture , if you dont want to go for fixed partial denture you can go for Removal partial denture also .

Hope it will help you.
Wishing you good health.
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Should The Gap After The Extraction Of Molar Needs To Be Filled?

Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM . Read your query, as you have gap in between tooth after extraction of molar tooth if you leave the gap between teeth there is mesial shifting of next molar tooth present , it will tilt mesially after few years . As your dentist as suggested for porcelain fused metal crown that is bridge made in support of teeth present next two extracted tooth that is fixed partial denture , if you dont want to go for fixed partial denture you can go for Removal partial denture also . Hope it will help you. Wishing you good health.