A full mouth reconstruction achieves three things. The treatment restores one's oral health, while also setting the individual up for good health in the future. It also restores full function to the patient’s mouth, which is important for eating and speaking. Lastly, a full mouth reconstruction can help improve one's overall appearance.
Dentists rarely consider a full mouth reconstruction to be elective. Instead, they focus their efforts on improving the individuals' oral health, which is often necessary in order for the patient to be in optimal health.
Outlined below are some of the most common reasons why a patient may consider a full mouth reconstruction.
Once the dentist determines the root problems, they will come up with a full mouth reconstruction plan to restore and improve the patient's oral health.
Below are four ways that a dentist can help improve oral health in their patients.
At their core, cavities, tooth decay and gum disease are all forms of bacterial infection. By removing infected tissues, the dentist can rid the mouth of anything harmful.
In the case of infected teeth, the dentist will fill the gap left by the missing dental tissue with a filling or some other type of dental restoration. The dentist will treat gum disease by scaling, root planing and laser gum surgery. In advanced cases, the dentist will perform a bone graft to restore any bone tissue lost to infection. If decay and gum disease cause missing teeth the dentist will proceed with other full mouth reconstruction procedures.
A gapped smile makes it hard for a patient to eat, speak or clean their teeth. If the gaps are a result of missing teeth, the dentist will use one of the following replacement methods:
A full set of teeth will restore the function and the aesthetic of a patient’s teeth, while also improving oral health.
A pronounced overbite makes it hard for a person to speak, smile, eat or clean their teeth. A dentist will use orthodontic treatment during the full mouth reconstruction to get rid of these imperfections.
Jaw clenching and teeth grinding gradually wear down the teeth while causing pain in the jaws, ears or head. A dentist will treat or mitigate bruxism with:
The dentist will choose a course of action based on the root cause of the teeth grinding. Treating bruxism through a full mouth reconstruction can help patients avoid weak teeth, which can lead to fractures or decay.
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