I’m eligible for a dental implant but would this help the adjacent molar?

Q. After losing a premolar some years ago the gum around the adjacent molar is receding badly, I believe, due to the gap. (I keep excellent hygiene but it\’s not helping) I\’ve been told I\’ve just enough bone to have an implant but would this help the adjacent molar? I also wanted to ask if inlays can be repaired if small decay develops on one side or should they be replaced completely?,
A. The bone /gum won\’t come back around the adjacent tooth but should stop receeding if an implant is placed in the adjacent gap. Inlays can sometimes be repaired, it depends on the extent of the decay
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