Molars are the teeth that are generally affected by periodontitis and are subject to extraction in cases of untreated periodontitis. Lost teeth can have long term effects on the complete dentition which will eventually affect the quality of life of the individual. The treatment of missing molars is often overlooked by the patients since aesthetics is not that affected and the high cost of prosthetic treatment such as implants makes the patient agree to an empty space in the molar region. The replacement options in the present day include a removable partial denture (RPD), fixed partial denture (FPD), an autogenous tooth transplantation or a dental implant (DI), which option should be chosen is a debatable issue. This paper reviews the causes, consequences of a missing molar and what factors should be taken into account while deciding the treatment option.
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