My molar needs to be extracted do i really need an implant? what are the disadvantages of extraction

Q. My #18 molar needs to be extracted. My dentist recommended an implant. The oral surgeon said he could graph it for a possible implant to keep my options open. Do I really need an implant? What are the disadvantages of just extracting it?

A. If this is your wisdom tooth then it is unusual for a implant to be placed. However if this is a functioning tooth then losing it may affect your bite and chewing power

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This entry was posted on Thursday, June 4th, 2009 at 11:35 amand is filed under Dr Moore's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Dental Implants.