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A member asked:

If a 2nd mandibular molar needs to be extracted, can the unerupted wisdom tooth next to it be left in?

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Possibly: If your dentist feels the wisdom tooth is well formed and strong enough to be part of a bridge replacing the second molar, it might be worth keeping. Usually however this is not the case and it should be extracted. A second molar implant should then be placed

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Answered 12/23/2016

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