Depending on the individual jaw and tooth status, the Idaho doctor can recommend alternatives to implants. One of these is the replacement of the lost teeth, for which there are two options: with the so-called orthodontic gap closure, the wisdom tooth is pulled forward into the gap using aids such as braces or tooth brackets. However, this can take quite a while. The patient must, therefore, be prepared to wear a fixed or loose brace for the required time - possibly several years - and, if necessary, to adapt his or her eating behavior and oral hygiene accordingly.

 

The wisdom tooth can also replace a large molar tooth in another quadrant of the jaw by transplantation. When the root grows firmly again and the tooth nerve remains vital, the transplanted tooth is just as durable and resilient as if it had grown at this point. The visual difference is so small that in everyday life nobody will recognize that it is a wisdom tooth, even if it can be seen when laughing openly.

 

Transplanted teeth and their prognosis

 

The prognosis of transplanted teeth is very good. However, some prerequisites must be fulfilled for a successful wisdom tooth transplant:

1. The dentistry in Rexburg intervention only makes sense if the roots of the wisdom tooth are not yet fully grown. The dentist or orthodontist must individually check whether the growth is complete or not.
2. The gap to be closed must offer sufficient space for the wisdom tooth. The option to expand the tooth compartment before the transplant offers a little leeway.
3. If there are gaps due to a lack of tooth placement, the jaw bone must be surgically prepared for the new tooth root.
4. A tooth transplant is usually accompanied by further orthodontic measures and requires thorough preparation and follow-up care. Therefore, careful therapy planning is just as important as comprehensive patient education and discussion and coordination of the individual treatment steps.

Alternative 2: The wisdom tooth as a bridge pillar

 

If the molars are to be replaced by a bridge instead of an implant, a stable, well-aligned wisdom tooth can serve as a second bridge pillar and thus optimize the load and the distribution of forces in the area of the bridge. However, the placement of an implant instead of a removed wisdom tooth is not intended according to today's implantation guidelines. If the wisdom tooth has already been removed, a so-called free-end bridge can be used if a bridge is desired. Because this can only be attached to one side, it needs a particularly firm hold there, so that often not just one but the two front neighboring teeth are ground and crowned as pillars or bridge anchors. You can get information about different types of bridges and their advantages and disadvantages from your local cosmetic dentistry.