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Molar Dental Implants in Abu Dhabi
Starting price. The final cost depends on your case and is confirmed in a written plan after the consultation.
Restoring the Strength of Your Bite
A lost molar can be replaced with a dental implant that carries a crown. The doctor makes the treatment plan and tells you the full price after an examination and a CBCT scan. TRUE SMILE Dental Centre is on Al Reem Island. We plan dental implants in Abu Dhabi for back teeth so that the new tooth fits your bite.
Published implant placement price from AED 5,500 · implant crown AED 5,000
Our price list lists these items separately. The full price for replacing a molar depends on your treatment plan. Your treatment plan confirms the implant option and the total cost.
Missing a Molar: Why the Gap Is Worth Replacing
A missing molar may be hard to see when you smile, but it can affect chewing. Changes around the gap can develop gradually:
- chewing on that side may become harder;
- you may chew more on the other side;
- the teeth next to the gap can tilt into the empty space;
- the tooth in the opposite jaw can gradually move toward the gap;
- the bone around the missing root can lose volume over time.
The doctor checks your bite and the teeth around the gap at the examination. Replacing the molar may be recommended if you have:
- a missing tooth after extraction or trauma;
- difficulty chewing on one side;
- tilting or drifting of neighbouring teeth;
- changes in the bone around the missing root.
Ways to Replace a Missing Molar
There are three common ways to replace a missing back tooth.
An implant with a crown replaces the root and the tooth. The implant is placed in the bone where the root used to be, and a crown is fixed on top. It does not rest on the neighbouring teeth.
A conventional bridge supported by crowns fills the gap using the neighbouring teeth for support. These teeth are reshaped and covered with crowns, with the replacement tooth attached between them.
A removable denture fills the gap with an artificial tooth on a base. You take the denture out for cleaning.
The right option depends on the bone, the condition of the neighbouring teeth and your general health. The doctor explains the options for your case at the consultation.
To compare these options in more detail, read our article on choosing an implant, bridge or removable denture.
One Molar or Several: How the Plan Changes
One Missing Molar
When one molar is missing, the plan usually includes one implant and one crown.
Two or Three Molars in a Row
When several molars in a row are missing, the doctor decides how many implants you need and what will be fixed on them. This depends on the amount of bone, the space and your bite. The doctor explains the options and their prices in your written plan.
If teeth are missing in different parts of the mouth, you can read about dental implants in Abu Dhabi. If few teeth are left, see full mouth dental implants.
Lower Molar
A nerve runs inside the lower jaw below the back teeth. On the 3D scan, the doctor checks where the nerve lies and plans the position of the implant with this in mind. The crown is then made to fit your bite.
Upper Molar
The sinus sits above the upper back teeth, so the bone there may not be high enough for an implant. In this case, the doctor may suggest a sinus lift. If the bone is too narrow, bone grafting may be needed. The doctor tells you after the CBCT scan whether you need one of these procedures.
If the Tooth Has Not Been Removed Yet
In some cases, an implant can be placed right after extraction. The dentist must assess your molar before recommending the timing of implant placement.
When Implant Placement Should Be Postponed
Sometimes the gums or the jaw need treatment before implant surgery. This includes active gum inflammation, untreated infections and general health conditions that need to be stable first. Smoking, some medications and low bone density may also affect when treatment can start. The doctor reviews these factors before recommending surgery.
How Much Does a Molar Implant Cost in Abu Dhabi?
The full treatment price depends on your plan. The examination, CBCT scan, implant placement and implant crown are listed separately in the published price list. Your written plan confirms which items you need and what each price includes.
| Published price-list item | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult examination, diagnosis and treatment planning | AED 300–400 |
| CBCT scan (both jaws) | AED 700 |
| Straumann® Implant Placement | AED 5,500–6,500 |
| Crown on the implant (porcelain, ceramic or polymer glass) | AED 5,000 |
The dentist confirms which implant option suits your molar. The named implant row above reproduces the price list.
Some patients need additional procedures:
- tooth extraction: simple extraction AED 700, surgical extraction AED 1,500–1,800;
- bone grafting: AED 5,160–5,400;
- sinus lift for an upper molar: AED 3,600–9,000.
When you compare clinics, it helps to compare the price of the whole tooth. Adverts often show the price of the implant alone, without the crown and the scan.
Before treatment starts, you receive a written plan with the price of each stage. You can book a consultation to discuss your options and the need for a CBCT scan. For two or more implants, see information about treatment costs on our dental implants page.
Why Molar Implants Need Careful Planning
Molars carry substantial chewing forces, so the doctor considers the load when planning an implant and crown. On the CBCT scan, the doctor measures the width and height of the bone and chooses an implant size that fits it. TRUE SMILE uses implants made of medical-grade titanium.
The crown on the implant is made from digital impressions. The doctor adjusts it to your bite and checks that the chewing load is spread evenly. You can read more about dental crowns on a separate page.
The final crown is usually fitted after the implant has healed in the bone. In selected cases, a temporary tooth can be fitted earlier. Early placement of a temporary tooth depends on implant stability and the treatment plan. You can read more on our page about immediate loading. A temporary tooth does not mean you can chew normally on it. The doctor tells you when and how much you can chew on the implant.
How the Treatment Unfolds
Implant healing usually takes several months. The full treatment time depends on healing and any additional procedures, such as bone grafting or a sinus lift.
Consultation and Assessment
The doctor reviews your medical history, examines the gums and bone, takes a CBCT scan and discusses your expectations. After that, you receive a written plan with the price of each stage.
Implant Placement
The implant is placed in the bone. The dentist discusses suitable anaesthesia options before surgery. You can read more about anti-stress dentistry on a separate page.
Healing
The bone gradually bonds with the implant surface. A general healing guide is 3–6 months, but healing can take longer. The dentist checks healing before proceeding to the final crown.
Final Restoration
A custom ceramic crown is fixed on the implant and adjusted to your bite. The dentist explains how to return to chewing on that side.
Recovery and Care
Swelling or mild pressure may appear in the first days, and soft foods are usually recommended. The doctor tells you when you can return to work and your usual activities. Read our aftercare after implant surgery guide for day-by-day advice. Daily oral hygiene, regular professional cleanings and follow-up visits help keep the implant and the gum around it healthy.
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The published implant placement price is AED 5,500–6,500, and the implant crown price is AED 5,000. The examination costs AED 300–400, and the CBCT scan costs AED 700. Tooth extraction, bone grafting or a sinus lift add to the cost if you need them. These are separate price-list items. The doctor confirms the implant option and the full price in a written plan after assessment.
Replacing a missing back tooth may help if the gap affects chewing or the position of other teeth. Nearby teeth can tilt, and the opposing tooth can move towards the gap. The doctor checks your bite and explains whether replacement is appropriate for you.
A missing molar can affect chewing and allow other teeth to move. The neighbouring teeth can tilt, and the bone around the missing root can lose volume. Replacement may help restore chewing, and the dentist assesses whether you need it.
Implant healing usually takes several months. The full treatment time depends on healing and any additional procedures, such as bone grafting or a sinus lift. A general guide for implant healing is 3–6 months, and the full treatment may take longer. The doctor gives you a step-by-step plan at the consultation.
A molar implant involves different planning considerations because back teeth carry substantial chewing forces. The doctor uses a 3D scan to choose the position and an implant size that matches your bone. The plan considers chewing forces, the available bone and your bite.
A sinus lift may be considered if there is not enough bone below the sinus for the planned implant. The dentist assesses this on the CBCT scan. A sinus lift is an upper-jaw procedure because the sinus lies above the upper back teeth.
A same-day crown cannot be promised for your molar. A temporary tooth can be considered only in selected cases, and implant stability must be checked during surgery. The dentist also assesses the bone and the expected chewing load. A temporary tooth requires restrictions on chewing while the implant heals. You can read more about immediate loading.
An implant crown is supported by an implant in the bone, while a conventional bridge is supported by neighbouring teeth. For a conventional bridge supported by crowns, those teeth are reshaped to carry the bridge. The dentist explains which option suits your bone and your teeth.
The number of implants for two missing molars in a row is decided by the doctor after a CBCT scan. It depends on the amount of bone, the space and your bite. The doctor explains the options and their prices in your written plan.
Immediate implant placement means placing an implant during the same procedure as tooth extraction. It is suitable only in selected cases, so the dentist must assess your molar first. It depends on the condition of the bone and gum around the tooth. If the implant cannot be placed straight away, the area is first allowed to heal. You can read more about an implant placed right after extraction.
You can resume chewing on a molar implant when the dentist confirms that healing and the crown allow it. The dentist explains which foods to avoid and how to increase chewing on that side. A temporary crown does not permit normal chewing during healing.
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