What do you think of implants as opposed to root canal treatment for first molar teeth?

Depending on where you live, the cost of an implant will be more than that of a root canal. I have several implants on posterior teeth or molars. An oral surgeon or better yet, a periodontist should do the implant. Bear in mind, the cost of the implant doesn't normally include the cost of "the Head" or the replacement tooth that has to be screwed in later by your dentist. Because you are referring to back teeth, there is a possibility you may need bone grafts. Also, depending on if you're talking about upper or lower, you will be without a tooth for 3 to 6 months. I also have several root canals. What your general dentist forgets to tell you is: Because it is a molar, you need to have the tooth crowned after the root canal--which isn't included in the price of the root canal. I LLOOVVEE my implants. With a root canal there is still the chance of sensitivity and you may loose the tooth anyway later on. With an implant, your tooth is removed and a new and unbreakable permanent tooth is screwed into the bone, as if your own tooth were there. By the way, if you opt for the implant, go to a periodontist or a specialist for the crown. After a root canal, if not crowned, the tooth cracks,chips, crumbles and breaks, if it's a molar. Of course you can have the root canal and crown done then later on, if you decide, you can have the implant done. I forgot to mention, if you do need bone grafting, there is a very slight chance of your body rejecting the graft. Hope this helps!!

What do you think of implants as opposed to root canal treatment for first molar teeth?
If there is anything you can do to keep your original teeth, then do it!! Getting implants just to avoid root canal treatment is not a good idea....you always want to do whatever you can do to keep teeth in your jaw that can be saved. You should only opt for implants if your teeth are so bad that they cannot be saved.
Reply:Implants are definitely more expensive. I think now implants have a success rate that is similar to endodontic therapy. The only thing I would give caution to is even though the success rate is 95-96% that means that 4-5 out of 100 will fail. When I have a patient who needs crown lengthening endo, post and core, I will often suggest getting an implant instead, because the likelihood of failure is higher than that of an implant. But if it is just endo and a crown, I think it is better to just do that. Implants are not the same as having a natural tooth. They are basically screws, screwed into your jaw. They won't feel the same as a natural tooth because there is no give to them that natural teeth have.
Reply:If a person can afford the astronomical cost of an implant and can pass an implant board evaluation, then go for it. Additionally, anyone seeking an implant should seek a board certified prosthodontist as well as an oral surgeon or periodontist. Most general dentists do not pay enough attention to detail to be trustworthy of collateral treatment.





However, insurance is hardpressed to pay for endo treatment let alone implants and most would find endodontic treatment more copacetic monetarily speaking.



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