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Is it okay to extract first molar?

Is it okay to extract first molar?

Extractions of mandibular first permanent molars should be performed between 8 and 11.5 years of age in order to achieve a good spontaneous clinical outcome. For the extraction in the maxilla, no firm conclusions concerning the ideal extraction timing could be drawn.

What happens to teeth when 1st molar is extracted?

As mentioned, your teeth will shift slightly throughout your life. However, if you have had a tooth or teeth extraction, the surrounding teeth may shift to fill the space. There is no time length when this will occur, as it could happen over a matter of months or years.

What is first molar occlusion?

Normal occlusion occurs when the mesiobuccal cusp of the upper first molar is received in the buccal groove of the lower first molar (Angle class I occlusion).

How important is your first molar?

From a functional and developmental point of view, the first permanent molars are the most important teeth, with a key role in occlusion. The first permanent molar has maximum root surface and so is the most important anchorage unit used in tooth movement.

When do you extract first molars?

The timing of first permanent molar extraction in the lower arch is more important for successful eruption of the second permanent molar. The most favourable chronological age range is 8-10 years, after eruption of the lateral incisors but before eruption of the second permanent molar and/or second premolar.

Do I need a bridge after tooth extraction?

If you underwent tooth extractions a few years ago, a dental bridge is developed within two to four weeks. However, if your tooth is still awaiting extraction, you may have to wait five to six months after tooth removal to help your gums shape to stabilize before you can have a dental bridge eventually.

How is a molar extracted?

If the tooth is impacted, the dentist will cut away gum and bone tissue that cover the tooth and then, using forceps, grasp the tooth and gently rock it back and forth to loosen it from the jaw bone and ligaments that hold it in place. Sometimes, a hard-to-pull tooth must be removed in pieces.

What are extraction forceps?

Extraction forceps are used along with elevators to extract teeth. Each extraction forcep is designed for a particular area of the mouth. The beaks are designed to fit around the cervical portion of the tooth. Pointed beaks are designed to grip the furcation area.

What is first molar tooth?

The first molars are the first permanent teeth to erupt in the mouth and often play a pivotal role in the maintenance of the arch form and proper occlusal schemes.

When does the first molar erupt?

The first molars erupt next around 12-16 months, followed by the canines inside the molars. The second molars usually appear last, and the full set of baby teeth should be in place between the child’s second and third birthdays. It’s important to keep in mind that these are average times and tooth orders.

What is a mandibular first molar root?

Mandibular first molars usually have two roots (Fig. 1.74 ), one mesial and one distal. The mesial root exits the crown in a mesial direction and then gradually curves distally in the apical third. The distal root is narrower buccolingually but equal in mesiodistal width compared to the mesial root. The distal root often curves mesially.

What is a mandibular first molar infiltration?

Mandibular First Molar Infiltration Injections of an Articaine Solution Following an Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Mandibular first molars usually have two roots (Fig. 1.74 ), one mesial and one distal. The mesial root exits the crown in a mesial direction and then gradually curves distally in the apical third.

What is the occlusal load on the mandibular first molar?

In the present study, occlusal load on the mandibular first molar was somewhat less, at 81.2 ± 41.1 N. However, bearing in mind that the subjects in the prior study were in their 20 s whereas those in the present study were of middle to old age, with a mean age of 49 years, the present results are probably somewhat valid.

What is a Class III malocclusion of the first molars?

The mandibular first molars are mesial of their normal occlusal relationship in an Angle Class III malocclusion (see Fig. 15-1C). Although true Class III cases represent only about 3% of the malocclusions seen in the United States, they are among the most difficult to treat.