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Can premolar spaces be reopened for implants without surgery?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had four premolars removed as a child (two on the top and two on the bottom). This has resulted in me now having a deep bite, a small jaw, and not enough space for my tongue.

I would like to reopen the spaces where my lost teeth were and later have implants. I would like to know if there is a possibility of such a therapy without surgery.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Akmal Albert Asham Abdelmalek

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Akmal Albert Asham Abdelmalek is a Dental Surgeon skilled in preventive dentistry, oral and maxillofacial care, tooth extractions, root canal therapy, restorative and cosmetic dental procedures, and patient education to promote long-term oral health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Reopening spaces where premolars were removed is sometimes possible, but it depends on several important factors.

  • One of the biggest considerations is why those teeth were taken out in the first place, such as crowding or protrusion, because those original reasons can make reversing the treatment more complicated or even unsuitable.

  • If the bite was corrected by removing teeth, trying to recreate those gaps may affect the balance of your bite and jaw.

  • Orthodontic treatment can move teeth to reopen space, but this often involves retracting the entire posterior segment, which is not straightforward and can take a long time.

Such treatment also carries risks, including bite changes, instability, or relapse, and the success depends on how much bone and gum support remains.

In some cases, non-surgical orthodontics can achieve the space reopening, but in others, surgery or additional procedures may be needed to make implants possible.

Because this is a complex situation, the best step is to have a joint consultation with an orthodontist and an implant specialist, so they can assess your bite, bone support, and long-term stability before deciding on the safest and most effective plan.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 14, 2026
Reviewed At April 14, 2026

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Akmal Albert Asham Abdelmalek is a Dental Surgeon skilled in preventive dentistry, oral and maxillofacial care, tooth extractions, root canal therapy, restorative and cosmetic dental procedures, and patient education to promote long-term oral health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Akmal Albert Asham Abdelmalek is a Dental Surgeon skilled in preventive dentistry, oral and maxillofacial care, tooth extractions, root canal therapy, restorative and cosmetic dental procedures, and patient education to promote long-term oral health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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