Have you been considering full mouth reconstruction? Having a mouth full of healthy, strong teeth is not only good for oral health and appearance; it is also good for overall health. This type of reconstruction is often the recommended option for patients who are missing multiple teeth or have many damaged teeth.
As the name implies, full mouth reconstruction is a procedure that affects all the teeth and possibly facial structures such as the jaws and gums as well. The goal is to give the patient teeth that look and feel real while restoring any lost gum or bone tissue and stimulating the jaw bone to grow stronger.
This type of dental work can help patients who have teeth that have been excessively damaged or decayed or teeth that have been worn down because of grinding (bruxism). It can also help patients who have a bite problem.
Of course, the options depend on the patient’s needs and the health of their teeth and gums. For the first step, the dentist performs a thorough dental examination, takes X-rays, and then creates a custom treatment plan.
If the patient has some healthy teeth remaining, these may need to be removed. Healthy teeth may also be used as part of the full mouth reconstruction plan, to help support any replacement teeth.
The dentist might suggest:
Dental implants, which are small titanium screws, are placed into the jawbone and eventually bond with the bone. A piece called an abutment goes onto the implant, and a custom-made crown is placed onto the abutment. The crown looks and feels like a real tooth.
These are made of porcelain or ceramic and fit over damaged, stained, or discolored teeth. Veneers can also help to straighten crooked teeth or close up minor gaps.
A crown is like a cap that goes over the tooth. First, any damage or decay on the tooth is removed, and then the tooth is filed down and reshaped. The crown is made to fit right over the tooth and cemented into place.
A bridge is made up of false teeth that are in between two crowns. The crowns go on the teeth on either side of the gap and cement is used to place the bridge permanently.
If a patient is missing a few teeth, one option is a removable partial denture. If a patient needs all teeth replaced, an option is complete dentures. Unlike bridges and implants, they are not attached to existing teeth or bone. Complete dentures simply sit on top of the gums. Patients typically have to wait two to three months after the teeth have been removed before complete dentures can be placed.
Full mouth reconstruction can not only make patients feel better but also look better. Consider the many options for these restorations so that you can get back to enjoying life.
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