Any tooth that is lost and the patient does not take measures to fill the gap in the jaw as soon as possible will lead to serious consequences affecting health. In particular, molars are responsible for the main chewing function, so replanting teeth is even more important. The cost of molar implants will vary depending on the method chosen by the customer.
1. Which tooth is a molar?
Molars, also known as the first molars, play an important role in the jaw because they perform the main chewing function. If the jaw is divided vertically, the molar is the tooth located at position 6 from the middle incisor counting inward. Humans usually have 4 molars, 2 upper molars and 2 lower molars, they are opposite each other on each jaw.
Molars will coexist with baby teeth and begin to grow between the ages of 6-8. However, unlike baby teeth, the number 6 teeth only grow once and are not replaced later. The position of the molar is close to and has a close connection with the nervous system below the jaw bone, so it cannot be removed arbitrarily.
2. What are the consequences of losing molars?
Similar to other teeth, losing molars will not cause too much pain and is not unusual, but the following conditions will gradually become more obvious over time if molars are not replanted:
2.1. Loss of overall aesthetics
Although located deep inside and does not directly affect the aesthetics of the smile, the gap caused by losing molars causes the remaining teeth on the jaw to tend to lean towards it. Over time, the teeth are no longer straight and even as before, but become misaligned and tilted, affecting the overall aesthetics.
2.2. Decreased chewing ability
Because molars perform the main chewing function, losing just one tooth will also significantly reduce chewing ability. Customers will have difficulty eating hard, chewy foods that require a lot of force, and will no longer be able to eat the foods they love. This, if prolonged, can cause the patient to become anorexic, thereby affecting their health.
2.3. Impact on the digestive system
Due to reduced chewing ability, food is not carefully crushed before going down to the stomach, causing the digestive system to work harder than usual. This can cause a number of diseases such as: Digestive disorders, gastritis, …
2.4. Increased risk of oral diseases
When molars are lost, food can easily get stuck in the gap in the jaw. If not cleaned properly, this will be a very favorable environment for bacteria to grow and attack the gums and teeth, causing other oral diseases such as tooth decay, gingivitis, periodontitis, etc.
2.5. Jawbone loss
The jawbone loss process usually begins 3 months after tooth loss. The empty space on the jaw due to tooth loss no longer receives the force of chewing to develop normally and stably, leading to bone loss. At this time, the jawbone is sunken, the gums shrink, the face is distorted and ages prematurely.
3. Can molars be implanted?
When molars are lost, the doctor may prescribe the following molar implant methods:
3.1. Implanting molars with removable dentures
Removable dentures are composed of 2 parts: the dental frame and the false teeth. The dental frame is made of plastic and metal with a design to fit tightly on the patient’s jaw, supporting and shaping the dental arch. The false teeth are made of porcelain or plastic to replace the lost molar body.
The biggest advantage of this method is its flexible disassembly and very reasonable price. However, removable dentures only partially restore chewing ability and cannot withstand the force when chewing hard and tough foods, so they are often prescribed for the elderly.
In addition, the denture can become loose, tangled and easily fall out when chewing and communicating after a period of use. If the denture is not meticulously designed to fit the gums, leftover food particles can easily stick and accumulate, creating an environment for bacteria to grow, causing bad breath and some other oral diseases. Therefore, customers need to pay special attention to oral hygiene as well as cleaning dentures before going to bed and after each meal.
In addition, implanting molars using removable dentures cannot prevent jawbone loss, gum recession leading to premature aging. Removable dentures also have a very low lifespan, only 3-5 years.
3.2. Implanting molars with porcelain bridges
Making porcelain bridges is the most popular solution for replanting molars today. With this method, the 2 real teeth next to the missing tooth position will be ground down to attach a bridge consisting of 3 porcelain teeth fixed together with specialized dental glue on top. In which, the porcelain crown in the middle will replace the missing tooth body, the remaining porcelain crowns are attached to the 2 tooth pillars that have been ground down.
Thanks to being designed with the same shape, size and color as real teeth, it will bring maximum aesthetics, helping customers feel more confident in daily communication. Porcelain material has a strength 5 times greater than real teeth, so it can restore 70 – 80% of chewing ability. However, making a porcelain bridge to replant molars still cannot prevent jawbone loss because the lost real tooth root is not replaced.
3.3. Implanting molars with Implants
When applying this method, molars will be replaced with Implant dentures consisting of 3 parts: Implant pillar, Abutment joint and porcelain crown. In which, the Implant pillar will be firmly inserted into the jawbone to replace the lost real tooth root and the porcelain crown will be attached on top through the Abutment joint after the pillar has been firmly integrated into the jawbone.
Because the real tooth body is replaced with a porcelain crown, this method can also ensure complete aesthetics after implantation, it will be very difficult for others to recognize which is the real tooth if only looking with the naked eye. In addition, the most outstanding advantage when performing Implant to replant molars is to completely prevent bone loss and gum recession. Because the real tooth root will be replaced with an Implant pillar, the jawbone still receives force from chewing activities to develop normally and stably.
4. How much does it cost to implant molars?
The cost of molar implants depends largely on each method
4.1. How much does it cost to implant a tooth with a removable denture?
As a traditional tooth restoration method that has been around for a long time, removable dentures have the cheapest price on the market, suitable for many customers who need to implant molars. In fact, the cost of making removable dentures depends largely on the jaw frame material that the customer chooses. Normally, the price of making removable dentures ranges from 350,000 VND – 1,000,000 VND.
4.2. How much does it cost to implant molars with a porcelain bridge?
The cost of implanting molars when making a porcelain bridge will be calculated based on the number of porcelain teeth needed and the type of porcelain teeth that the customer chooses. Currently on the market, there are 2 main types of porcelain teeth: metal porcelain teeth with prices ranging from 1,500,000 – 2,500,000 VND/tooth and all-ceramic teeth with prices ranging from 4,000,000 – 12,000,000 VND/tooth.
4.3. How much does it cost to implant a molar?
Because the implant tooth consists of 3 main parts, the total cost of implanting tooth number 5 by implant method will be calculated as follows:
Cost of implanting molar = (Implant price + Abutment price + Porcelain tooth price) x Number of teeth to be implanted + Other costs (if any)
In general, the cost of implanting teeth is much higher than other tooth implant methods. The number usually ranges from 15,000,000 – 40,000,000 VND/ 1 tooth. In addition, there may be additional costs for the complete treatment of dental diseases, if any.
5. Price list for molar implants at BIK International Dental Clinic
BIK International Dental Clinic provides molar implant services with the following methods: Making removable dentures, porcelain bridges and dental implants with the following specific price list:
5.1 How much do removable dentures cost?
Below is the price list for removable dentures at BIK International Dental Clinic:
5.2 How much does a porcelain bridge cost?
Below is the price list for a porcelain bridge at BIK International Dental Clinic:
5.3 How much does an implant cost?
Below Here is the price list for dental implants at BIK International Dental Clinic:
6. Is it painful to implant molars?
In fact, when performing molar implant surgery using the Implant method, the doctor must impact the gums to place the Implant deep into the jawbone, so pain is inevitable. However, thanks to the support of anesthesia, customers will not feel pain during the implant process.
Discomfort will begin to appear after the anesthesia gradually wears off, this is normal and the pain will disappear after a few days. In case the pain persists and shows no signs of improvement, customers should immediately go to a dental facility to be examined and treated promptly by a doctor. Absolutely do not use pain relievers or antibiotics without a doctor’s prescription.
7. Why should you choose Implant to implant molars?
In fact, experts say that Implant is the best solution when wanting to replant molars because it can bring the following benefits:
7.1. Restore aesthetics and chewing ability
Thanks to the porcelain crown being designed with the same shape and size as real teeth and being adjusted in color to best match the remaining teeth, it will bring maximum aesthetics. In addition, with the ability to withstand force 5 times greater than real teeth, customers when choosing all-ceramic teeth can comfortably eat their favorite foods without worrying about their teeth breaking or cracking.
7.2. Safe, benign
Both the Titanium material that makes the Implant pillar as well as the ceramic material that makes the denture have been tested to be completely benign and do not pose any danger to overall health. Therefore, dental implants can last in the oral cavity for decades, even a lifetime if well cared for.
7.3. Preventing jawbone loss
Because the real tooth root is replaced by an implant, the jawbone is still stimulated to develop stably thanks to the force during chewing. With the ability to prevent jawbone loss, customers with dental implants can avoid premature aging and wrinkled facial skin that reduces aesthetics.
So the cost of molar implants depends largely on the tooth restoration method that the customer chooses. If you want to learn more about molar implant solutions, customers can go to BIK International Dental Clinic to be directly examined and consulted by a doctor.
