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Teeth - mobile molars

Prof Mahesh Verma
Director-Principal,
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences,
New Delhi

Q: I have two molars that are mobile for sometime now. This happened due to unattended/untreated plaque. Is there any method to get them fixed to the jaws instead of removing them for artificial replacements. If so how expensive would it be?

A:The most important aspect is how mobile are these. This has to be evaluated along with status of remaining dentition after extensive xray and clinical examination. If moderately mobile it could be possible to treat them surgically with bone grafts etc. The prognosis and cost varies. The cost may vary as per case requirement. The bone graft materials are usually expensive and may cost moderately depending on the center, surgeon and country where being done.