FULLMOUTH RECONSTRUCTION:

Full mouth reconstruction is a highly individualized treatment. The point of a full mouth reconstruction plan is to optimize the health of the entire mouth, including the teeth, the gums, and the bite. In many cases, it is necessary to replace or restore every tooth in the mouth using a combination of dental services.

As the name implies, full mouth reconstruction refers to rebuilding and/or replacing all of the teeth in a patient’s mouth. Full mouth reconstructions combine aesthetics’ with the science of restorative dentistry to improve the health, function, and beauty of the mouth.

Full mouth reconstruction may include any of the following cosmetic and restorative dentistry services:

• Dental bridges

• Dental crowns

• Dental implants

• Inlays or onlays

• Porcelain veneers

• Professional grade teeth whitening

• Tooth-colored composite or traditional metal fillings

Who Requires a Full Mouth Reconstruction?

There are a number of people who have dental problems throughout their mouths that must be treated comprehensively with a vision of a final result that improves both function and aesthetics. These patients may exhibit multiple missing teeth, numerous teeth with large fillings that are failing or exhibiting decay, cracked or broken teeth, or badly worn teeth due to bruxism (teeth grinding) or other habits.

There is also a group of patients who were born with conditions such as Ectodermal Dysplasia, Ameliogenesis, or Dentinogenisis Imperfecta that will need extensive restoration of their teeth. These patients may be candidates for a full mouth reconstruction. 

Treatment Options for a Full Reconstruction:

In general, any dental treatment that affects all teeth in the mouth is called full mouth reconstruction or full mouth reconstruction. Some treatment options for oral cancer may require the patient to undergo a unique type of full mouth reconstruction that not only involves the replacement of missing teeth, but potentially restoration of missing structures of the oral cavity.

The treatments can include onlays, crowns, bridges, veneers, dental implants, and/or dentures that will essentially provide not only a "smile makeover", but improved chewing efficiency for the patient. In some patients, other specialties will orthodontics may also be employed to facilitate the best possible outcome.