Full mouth reconstruction is a treatment procedure that involves dental as well as cosmetic techniques. It is designed to improve your dental and overall health by taking care of functional and aesthetic problems in the teeth, gums, or mouth.
A full mouth reconstruction can be performed by both general dentists, carrying out procedures like crowns,
veneers, and bridges, as well as dental specialists such as oral surgeons, orthodontists, periodontists, and endodontists.
Why Should You Opt For A Full Mouth Restoration?
If you are suffering from a number of oral health issues, a full mouth restoration may be just what you need. The most common reasons for choosing this procedure include:
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Trauma or accident that resulted in a damaged, chipped, or lost tooth.
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Systemic disease or acid erosion that led to seriously worn teeth
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Congenital disorders resulting in misshapen, malformed, or missing teeth
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Infection causing tooth decay, gum disease, or tooth loss
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Erosion that wore down the teeth
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Jaw misalignment, or malocclusion, that led to bite issues, jaw pain, muscle pain, or tension headaches |
Who Is A Good Candidate For Full Mouth Restoration?
If you are suffering from dental pathologies, you are a suitable candidate for a full mouth reconstruction. During a consultation, your dentist is likely to examine several aspects of your oral health. You can expect them to analyze your:
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Overall health and check for underlying medical conditions behind the dental pathologies
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Gum and teeth condition
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Bite alignment
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Possible allergic reactions to materials involved in the procedure
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Ability to adjust to physical and psychological changes |
What Procedures Are Involved?
Your dentist and the team of specialists will thoroughly examine your mouth to determine which procedures are needed in your case. Majority of full mouth reconstruction cases entail several visits to the dentist’s clinic as they are divided in multiple phases. Here are some of the common procedures that may be involved:
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Crown lengthening to expose solid tooth structure required for crowns or bridges
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Prophylactic teeth cleaning and periodontal upkeep
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Gum tissue contouring to improve your smile
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Orthognathic surgery to realign the jaw
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Temporary restorations to help you adjust to your new teeth and the feel of a new bite alignment
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Reduction of your original tooth structure in order to place bridges, crowns or veneers
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Permanent restorations like veneers, crowns, bridges, or inlays/onlays created from ceramic, ceramic fused to metal, or a combination of the two
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Implant surgery to replace missing teeth or support bridge restorations
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Braces to arrange your teeth in the right position to begin reconstruction
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Bone or soft tissue grafting to boost tooth stability, implants, or other restorative options |
A full mouth restoration can restore your bite force, help you speak normally, and relieve pain. It can also bring back your confidence and brighten up your smile. If you would like to get help for your dental needs, schedule an appointment with us at Bay Lakes Center for Complex Dentistry by calling us at
(906) 212-4725 today. We offer a variety of cosmetic dental services like
teeth whitening and veneers.
GREEN BAY (920) 278-7678
