Full Mouth Reconstruction, full mouth rehabilitation, and full mouth restoration are terms often used interchangeably to describe the process of restoring all of the upper and lower teeth simultaneously.

Full Mouth Reconstruction is a very involved and complicated dental treatment.

It requires a lot of knowledge from a restoring dentist. That is why it is recommended to be seen by a Prosthodontist, like Dr.Lyssova, who spent three years of postgraduate training doing Full Mouth Reconstructions.

Typically, Full Mouth Reconstruction also involves different dental specialists like periodontists (specializing in the gums), oral surgeons, orthodontists (specializing in tooth movements and positions), and endodontists (specializing in root canal treatments).

This patient had multiple failing teeth, missing teeth, and short clinical crowns of the teeth. She had a full mouth reconstruction performed. She received multiple implants, posterior crowns, and anterior veneers.

You might need Full Mouth Reconstruction, if you have:

• Missing teeth due to decay or trauma
• Injured or fractured teeth
• Teeth that have become severely worn
• Ongoing complaints of jaw, muscle and headache pain requiring adjustments to the bite (occlusion)

How the Full Mouth Reconstruction Process Begins

We will examine your mouth to determine the extent of the problem and the treatment options to correct it.

In particular, we will need to examine the condition of your:

• Teeth

The condition of your teeth, such as the remaining healthy tooth structure will determine what restorative procedures may be needed.

Porcelain veneers vs crowns, inlays or onlays, bridges vs implants.

• Periodontal (gum) tissues status

If your gums are not healthy, they bleed a lot, you have a periodontal disease accompanied by significant bone loss, you will most likely need scaling and root planing to treat it.

You may require treatments from a periodontist to ensure that your newly reconstructed teeth will have a solid foundation.

• Occlusion or stable bite

Missing teeth, misaligned teeth or crooked teeth, worn down teeth – all these dental problems prevent you from biting properly causing distraction of your dental system. You might start experiencing tooth sensitivity, TMJ pain, or muscle soreness.

Occlusal changes must be taken into consideration when your dentist plans your restorations.

• Esthetics

The color, shape, size and proportion of your teeth, and how they relate to your gums, lips, mouth, and face, are also important factors in Full Mouth Reconstruction.