The terms “full mouth reconstruction,” “full mouth rehabilitation,” and “full mouth restoration” are often interchangeable. Full mouth reconstruction involves fixing or restoring all the teeth in both the top and bottom jaws. Patients might need a full mouth reconstruction for many reasons. For example, being in accidents or having serious diseases that resulted in the loss of most or all their teeth.
What is a Full Mouth Reconstruction?
Some patients think of full mouth reconstruction as a smile makeover. However, full mouth restorations need restorative dentists to perform procedures like crowns, bridges, veneers, onlays, and implant crowns. Some conditions that may lead to full mouth reconstruction include:
- Tooth decay or trauma that results in lost teeth
- Injured or fractured teeth
- Severely worn teeth as a result of long-term acid erosion (foods, beverages, acid reflux) or teeth grinding
- Ongoing complaints of jaw, muscle, and headache pain
- Bite adjustments, or occlusion correction
What is the Full Mouth Reconstruction Process Like?
We have many ways of performing a full mouth reconstruction. Every patient who walks into our office will have a unique set of dental issues. After meeting with you, our dentists will create a personalized treatment plan. The plan will address every dental issue and concern you have.
This could involve any combination of restorative dental procedures and cosmetic dentistry treatments. Our team spends time helping our patients have healthy teeth and beautiful smiles. Full mouth reconstruction means rebuilding all your teeth and replacing missing teeth. Services could range from veneers and inlays to crowns, bridges, and implants.
For example, a treatment plan for a badly broken tooth includes rebuilding the foundation of the tooth and treating the nerve, gums, and bone. Then we may use porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers, onlays, or bridges to strengthen and restore function and beauty to the tooth. We will do whatever it takes to restore your teeth to excellent health.
Sometimes, patients have dark teeth and want a more attractive smile. They may have a tooth that falls into this category. However, they don’t need all the preliminary work to get the tooth healthy and usable.
Our dentists in Plano TX have been providing full mouth reconstructions for over 20 years. They use all the techniques learned from Dr. Frank Spear of Spear Education.
Full Mouth Reconstruction Before & After
This gentleman came to our Plano, TX, dentist’s office unhappy with the crowns that a general dentist placed. The crowns were poorly designed and dark along the margins. Dr. Sowell removed the faulty restorations and replaced them with Empress and Emax dental crowns. The result is extremely natural-looking and also restores a comfortable bite position to the patient’s smile.
Full Mouth Reconstruction FAQs
Does Dental Insurance Cover Full Mouth Reconstruction?
Yes, your dental insurance is capable of covering all or part of your full mouth reconstruction treatment plan. Although it is ultimately up to your dental insurance provider. Some insurance plans may cover certain aspects of the treatment, while others may not.
They will typically cover necessary restorative procedures. Most of the procedures include restorative services that are necessary for your oral health.
How Fast can a Dentist Complete a Full Mouth Reconstruction?
A full mouth reconstruction is not a simple procedure but a complete dental treatment plan that combines several procedures. Depending on your needs, it can span from a couple of weeks to a few months.
This is because of the steps we have to take to complete treatment successfully the first time, without issues. For example, there will be some procedures that we may need to complete before others. Then, there are healing times in between procedures you need to think about.
Is Replacing Missing Teeth Considered Mouth Reconstruction?
Yes, replacing missing teeth can be a part of your reconstruction treatment plan. Patients who may need full mouth reconstruction usually have serious dental problems like missing teeth. Placing multiple dental implants is a process that can take a couple of weeks, depending on how many implants you need.
How Long Do the Results of Full Mouth Reconstruction Last?
By taking good care of your teeth and seeing the dentist regularly, your full mouth makeover can last many years. But remember, the lifespan of implants and other dental work can differ. You might need to have some touch-ups or replacements down the road.