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Do dental implants for a molar come in different lengths and thickness? or, is it one size fits all?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

You are correct: There are different lengths and thicknesses based on the height and width of bone available. But your surgeon will want to use an implant with a surface area that best mimics the tooth that has been lost.

Answered 6/17/2013

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Dr. Marielaina Perrone answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental implant size.: Dental implants do come in different sizes(width and length). The size is generally determined by the space available in the mouth as well as the quantity and quality of bone present.

Answered 8/7/2013

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Dental implant sizes: Think of implants like teeth. Are all your teeth the same size and the answer is no. Molar area dental implants depends several factors. (nerve location, width of bone are a few things).

Answered 8/3/2013

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Yes: Ideally a dental implant for a normal size molar should be a minimum of 6 millimeters wide by 10 millimeters long. They do make implants slightly wider 8millimeters for bigger molars and smaller 5 mm for smaller molars but the average is 6 mm.

Answered 11/24/2014

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Different: Many different lengths and widths. Some are specially designed for placement in molar extraction sites at the time of extraction. See a prosthodontist for restorative options and recommendation for experienced surgeon.

Answered 7/10/2013

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes!: The size of the implant varies on the implant site in respect the the amount of jaw bone present, anatomical structures like nerves and sinuses and space between natural teeth. Generally, implant diameters range from 3.5 mm to 5mm and the length from 10mm to 17mm. A clinical exam, a dental cat-scan and careful treatment planning will allow your dentist to select the optimum size implant for you.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Andres Carbunaru answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Prosthodontics

Many sizes: Most of thd implants companies have different sizes in length and width of the iimplants as well as surface texture and desighn of the implant. It is the responsability of the dentist to select the implant according to the especific need of the patient. Go to a specialist ( prosthodontist or oral sugeoen).

Answered 9/25/2013

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Dr. Rod Zimmerman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Dental implants come in various heights and widths. The treating dentist tx plan the best implant design based upon your clinical situation to replace missing tooth.

Answered 12/20/2013

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