Anyone experienced extreme improper contact of molars? (teeth, pulled, implants)
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We had a tooth pulled and it has caused two others to not make contact properly. In fact the contact is way off. Looking from the front and horizontally the contact they make may surely cause these two teeth to damage each other. A side view shows that the contact is close to normal.
One idea that won't work is to have one of these pulled. Yes we can consult with a periodontist but hearing other experiences are of value.
Thanks.
We had a tooth pulled and it has caused two others to not make contact properly. In fact the contact is way off. Looking from the front and horizontally the contact they make may surely cause these two teeth to damage each other. A side view shows that the contact is close to normal.
One idea that won't work is to have one of these pulled. Yes we can consult with a periodontist but hearing other experiences are of value.
Thanks.
hmmm, details please? Is this due to shifting over time when a space opened up? A periodontist would not be any help unless there is a LOT you haven't mentioned.
hmmm, details please? Is this due to shifting over time when a space opened up? A periodontist would not be any help unless there is a LOT you haven't mentioned.
A periodontist was the first dental professional to help years ago with partial dentures. He owned six dental offices in the county and one of the best in the state. These are the only two teeth in the general area so losing one would be to lose 50% of the functions they have now. Shifting over time is a likely source. Two teeth making improper contact with no other teeth beside either is all the details there are.
A periodontist was the first dental professional to help years ago with partial dentures. He owned six dental offices in the county and one of the best in the state. These are the only two teeth in the general area so losing one would be to lose 50% of the functions they have now. Shifting over time is a likely source. Two teeth making improper contact with no other teeth beside either is all the details there are.
Well the only thing that comes to mind is implants or dentures, if there aren't enough teeth in the area to pull one of the 2 back in place with orthodontic paraphernalia. And you'd need something to keep it there afterward, like implants. This doesn't sound like something to be solved on a forum.
Or braces, or re-shaping the teeth. But if the upper and lower teeth "fit" together - which is to say, the parts that stick down from the top, fit into the grooves that curve down from the bottom (like closing a zipper), then it might just be your normal occlusion. If it's causing you pain or discomfort in your jaw, or you're having trouble grinding food (which is what molars are for) then you'd need to explore options. If you're not, then it's doing what it's supposed to be doing - and maybe you're just not used to that.
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