Those with damaged gums, teeth, or jawbone resulting in cosmetic, oral health, or functional issues may benefit from full mouth reconstruction. At Major Dental Clinics, our prosthodontist will inspect every aspect before providing you with options. Here we look at what is involved in the full mouth restoration or full mouth reconstruction procedure.
What Is Full Mouth Restoration Or Full Mouth Reconstruction?
This advanced dental treatment involves replacing or rebuilding all teeth in the patient’s mouth. The reason it’s called a full-mouth restoration is because it involves more than one dental procedure. It can include everything from dental crowns, implants, dental bridges, fillings, veneers, tooth extractions, and so on.
The Process
The standard process when you go in for a consultation is as follows:
- The dentist will conduct an in-depth consultation that includes understanding your requirements, goals, as well as preferences. This will help create a treatment strategy specifically for you.
- The next step is carrying out a dental examination that involves an intraoral camera showing detailed images of your mouth.
- After completing this, the findings of the examinations are reviewed, and the entire treatment plan will be explained in depth.
- The dentist will use wax-ups and models throughout the process. This way, the full-mouth restoration treatment is based on your input, resulting in a long-lasting, comfortable final product.
In the full mouth reconstruction process, these procedures may be used:
- In some cases, bone grafting might be necessary to improve your jaw strength so that the dental implant can be placed perfectly.
- You may also require orthodontics to help move your teeth in a specific position for an optimal look. Adult braces have become increasingly popular over the years.
- Perfect placement of veneers will help create an appealing look for your teeth. They can be used to reshape, resize, whiten, and close gaps.
- The dentist can recommend permanent hybrid prosthesis to replace an extracted or missing tooth. It’s crucial to have them replaced right away to prevent jaw bone-related issues down the road.
The patient presented with severe wear of all the teeth leading to short clinical crowns causing sensitivity, functional and esthetic concerns. Gum surgery was done to increase the crown heights before reconstructing the smile with full mouth crowns.
- Proper placement of crowns helps strengthen a tooth with a root canal. Dental crowns are ideal for yellow teeth or teeth that require reshaping due to cracks.
- Gum contouring can also be recommended to enhance the overall appearance of your smile.
- There are certain cases where you may have to undergo orthographic surgery. This will reposition your jaw that’s better fits your smile.
- Sometimes, the prosthodontist may suggest an all-on-four procedure for you, in which four implants are used to fit prosthetic teeth on the entire jaw.
- Deep cleanings are critical for maintaining the overall health of your teeth and gums. The importance of oral health cannot be stressed enough. You need to book an appointment for cleaning at a minimum of every six months.
The procedures mentioned above are few that can be included in full mouth restoration. Since several variables are in play, a thorough consultation is necessary to determine whether this treatment is for you. Your dentist will take x-rays and complete a check-up to determine which solutions to include in your dental treatment.
Your oral health and the functionality of your smile are your dentist’s priority. If you’re dealing with chips, toothaches, racks, muscle or jawbone pain, headaches, missing teeth, or any such issues, your dentist will first tackle them to ensure that you have excellent oral hygiene and are free from pain.
Health and Cosmetic Benefits of Full Mouth Restoration
Although full mouth reconstruction using implants for multiple teeth, is a lengthy process involving multiple dental treatments, there are many benefits to opting for it, such as:
- Fixes functional issues
- Treats and reverses signs of periodontal disease
- Restores the appearance of your smile
- Improves the health and look of your teeth
- Improves your confidence levels
You can opt for full-mouth dental implants if you have healthy gum tissue that supports them and sufficient jawbone density. Our prosthodontist will examine your gum and dental condition to determine whether you are eligible for full-mouth restoration and the solutions that will be ideal for your case. For more details about full mouth restorations, dental implants, and the other cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry services we offer, please schedule an appointment at Major Dental Clinics by filling this form.