Losing tooth number 5 for many different reasons can lead to some serious consequences that affect overall dental health. Early tooth restoration is very necessary and the cost of tooth number 5 implantation depends on the method of tooth implantation chosen by the customer.
1. Which tooth is tooth number 5?
Tooth number 5 is a small molar, also known as a premolar, which has the function of biting and grinding food. Humans usually have a total of 4 number 5 teeth, 2 in the upper jaw and 2 in the lower jaw. If the jaw is divided into 2 parts vertically, the two number 5 teeth opposite each other are located at the 5th position from the incisors.
This tooth has a mushroom shape with small grooves on the surface, is moderate in size and usually has only 1 root. The number of root canals of tooth number 5 is 1 or 2 depending on each person. Customers who want to know the specific number of roots and root canals of these teeth can go to BIK International Dental Clinic for examination and X-ray.
2. What are the consequences of losing tooth number 5 for a long time?
Losing tooth number 5 can be due to many different reasons, but it is best for customers to replant the tooth about 1 month after losing the tooth. If tooth number 5 is lost for a long time and not replanted, it can lead to the following serious complications:
2.1. Loss of tooth number 5 causes loss of aesthetics
Although if tooth number 5 is lost, it is difficult for others to notice the gap in the jaw, this gap causes other teeth to start to shift and tilt towards the missing tooth. Over time, the front teeth are no longer straight, which greatly affects the smile as well as the overall aesthetics of the face.
2.2. Decreased chewing ability
The fifth tooth plays a very important role in the process of tearing food. Loss of the fifth tooth causes the chewing force to not be evenly distributed, causing the chewing ability to decrease significantly. Food that has not been crushed and goes down to the stomach for a long time makes the absorption of nutrients difficult, leading to digestive problems.
2.3. Increased risk of oral diseases
The gap between the missing tooth number 5 can easily cause food to accumulate when eating and drinking. If oral hygiene is not performed properly, it will create favorable conditions for bacteria to grow. If not treated for a long time, they will grow strongly and attack the gums and teeth, causing diseases such as gingivitis, bad breath, tooth decay, bleeding gums, etc.
2.4. The nervous system of the jawbone is affected
The teeth have another important task of controlling the nerves below the jawbone, especially the teeth of the molars. Therefore, when a tooth is lost, the nerves below the tooth root are also affected. At this time, the patient will feel headaches more often, and then gradually spread to the neck, shoulders, and nape.
2.5. Missing tooth number 5 causes jawbone loss
This is the most serious consequence of long-term tooth loss and will begin to appear after 3 months. If not prevented in time, after about 3 years, the rate of jaw bone resorption can be up to 45 – 60%.
3. How can tooth number 5 be replanted?
Usually, the doctor will prescribe tooth number 5 implantation using one of the following methods:
3.1. Implanting tooth number 5 using removable dentures
A removable denture consists of 2 parts: the dental frame and the denture. The dental frame is made of plastic and metal with a design that fits snugly, hugging the patient’s jaw, supporting and shaping the dental arch. The denture is made of porcelain or flexible plastic to replace the lost tooth number 5.
The biggest advantage of this method is the ability to easily remove and install and has a very reasonable price. However, removable dentures only partially restore chewing ability, 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, entangled and easily fall out when chewing and communicating after a period of use. If the denture is not fitted tightly to the gums, leftover food particles can easily stick, accumulate, creating an environment for bacteria to grow and develop, 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 tooth number 5 using removable dentures cannot prevent jawbone loss and gum recession leading to premature aging. Removable dentures also have a very low lifespan, only 3-5 years.
3.2. Implanting tooth number 5 using porcelain bridge method
Making porcelain bridge is the most popular solution to replant tooth number 5 today. With this method, the 2 real teeth next to the missing tooth 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 activities. 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 tooth number 5 still cannot prevent bone loss and gum recession because the lost real tooth root is not replaced.
3.3. Implanting tooth number 5 using the Implant method
When applying the Implant method, it will consist of 3 parts as follows: 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 by 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 tooth number 5 is to completely prevent jawbone loss. Because the real tooth root will be replaced by the Implant pillar, the jawbone still receives force from chewing activities to develop normally and stably.
4. How much does it cost to implant tooth number 5?
The cost of implanting tooth number 5 depends on the following methods:
4.1. Implanting tooth number 5 with removable dentures
As a traditional tooth restoration method that has been around for a long time, removable dentures have the cheapest price today, suitable for many customers who need to replant tooth number 5. In fact, the cost of making removable dentures depends a lot on the jaw frame material that the customer chooses. Normally, the price of removable dentures ranges from 350,000 VND – 1,000,000 VND.
4.2. Implanting tooth number 5 with a porcelain bridge
The cost of implanting tooth number 5 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 porcelain teeth with prices ranging from 4,000,000 – 12,000,000 VND/tooth.
4.3. Implanting tooth number 5
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 tooth number 5 = (Implant price + Abutment price + Porcelain tooth price) x Number of teeth to be implanted + Other costs (if any)
In general, the cost of implanting tooth service 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 treating oral diseases if any.
5. Price list for tooth implantation number 5 at BIK International Dental Clinic
BIK International Dental Clinic provides tooth implantation number 5 services with specific methods and price lists as follows:
5.1 How much does a removable denture cost?
Here is the price list for removable dentures at BIK International Dental Clinic:
5.2 How much does a porcelain bridge cost?
Here is the price list for a porcelain bridge at BIK International Dental Clinic:
5.3 How much does an implant cost?
Here is the price list for an implant at BIK International Dental Clinic:
6. Why should you implant tooth number 5 using the implant method?
Implanting tooth number 5 by implant method can bring the following outstanding advantages:
6.1. Restoring chewing ability
Thanks to the implant post being integrated deep into the jawbone and the high strength of the porcelain crown, the implant tooth can restore up to 99% of chewing ability. At this time, the customer will have the feeling of chewing like real teeth, can eat any food they like without worrying about the tooth breaking or cracking.
However, to maximize the life of the implant tooth, the customer should still follow a reasonable diet according to the doctor’s instructions in the first few days after implantation.
6.2. Preventing jaw bone loss
Because the real tooth root is replaced by the implant post, the jaw bone is still stimulated to develop stably and normally thanks to the force during the chewing process. With the ability to prevent jawbone atrophy, customers with dental implants can avoid premature aging and wrinkled facial skin that causes loss of aesthetics.
6.3. Last forever
Both porcelain crowns and dental implants made from Titanium are certified to be completely benign and do not pose a danger to oral health. Therefore, dental implants can last up to 25 years or even a lifetime if properly cared for.
The cost of dental implant number 5 depends largely on the restoration method chosen by the customer. In particular, dental implants are a solution with a high price but are considered the most optimal, providing long-term effectiveness, preventing serious consequences caused by long-term tooth loss. Customers can confidently choose BIK International Dental Clinic to perform dental implant number 5 to achieve dental implant results in a short time while still ensuring maximum safety.
