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Is It Possible To Have A Dental Implant In The Root Of Molar?
HI there I need an implant for a molar and still have the root ...the tooth broke off at the gum line ..so is it possible to have an implant in this root or would it be needed to pull it out and implant in the jaw ??its the 2 nd molar fr back upper left side.Thanks
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
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The broken tooth or root should be removed prior to the placement of the implant. The implant cannot be placed in the root itself. The root piece has to be removed, then the implant has to be placed. If required bone graft has to be placed and the socket should be left for minimum of 6 months for the new bone to form. Or else, immediately soon after removing the root we can place the implant, but the success rate with immediate loading implant is less compare to waiting for 6months and getting it done.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The broken tooth or root should be removed prior to the placement of the implant. The implant cannot be placed in the root itself. The root piece has to be removed, then the implant has to be placed. If required bone graft has to be placed and the socket should be left for minimum of 6 months for the new bone to form. Or else, immediately soon after removing the root we can place the implant, but the success rate with immediate loading implant is less compare to waiting for 6months and getting it done.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hi! Read your query.
Yes you have to get that tooth root out before going for an implant since that would interfere with its placement and fusion with the bone. Its removal is vital for the success of the implantation.
Yes you have to get that tooth root out before going for an implant since that would interfere with its placement and fusion with the bone. Its removal is vital for the success of the implantation.
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