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Question: Was extraction of molar required? and should an implant or bridge be chosen to replace the extracted molar?
I should be grateful if yourselves can advise me what I should now do about the extraction of my molar today, 1st Apr 11. I was told by my dentist that periodontal disease was the cause of the tooth to be loose. I could move the molar left to right with relative ease with just light pressured nudges with my fingers; he said extraction was the only method. I took his advice and now the molar is extracted.
I did a little research on it via the web on periodontal disease, and discovered Atridox and Arestin, an antibiotic powder, both detailed in the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72km8CXPA… at 4min 4secs, used in conjuction with scaling and root claiming therapy would of meant the molar extraction wasn't required ? Is this a fair conclusion? Importantly now that the major molar has been extracted, should I have a Bridge or Implant put in by my dentist? Both these options were given.

Please note my teeth were scaled and polished just a month ago, I definitely didn't notice anything wrong then. Should the dentist of noticed? The fact that I detect no sensation on the left side of my mouth (a serious head injury resulted in lost of nerves on LHS, so even injections on the left side aren't felt) no pain is detected and a possible early warning could of been ignored.

Answers:

If you have had to have your 3rd Molar removed due to Periodontal Disease then neither a Bridge or Implant would be an option for you.
Bridges and Implants both require Healthy bone structure in order for them to be successful and perio disease may well have cause you to have suffered sufficient bone loss.
If you feel that you cannot live with the gap you should ask your regular dentist what He/She can offer as a replacement.
I've been working as a Dental Nurse for many years and I've yet to come across a patient who has wanted something to replace a 3rd molar, it's so far back in the mouth that nobody can really see the gap.

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