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 Reconstructions are very involved and complicated dental treatments.

The treatment process requires a lot of knowledge from the restoring dentist. That is why it is recommended you be seen by a Prosthodontist, like Dr. Lyssova, who spent three years of postgraduate training doing full mouth reconstructions. 

With now 7 years in private practice, Dr. Lyssova has amassed significant expertise in performing full mouth reconstructions.

Extreme full mouth reconstruction.

Typically, full mouth reconstructions also involve 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 a 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 required 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.

Considerations include porcelain veneers vs crowns, inlays or onlays, bridges vs implants.

Periodontal (Gum) Tissue Status

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

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 and cause a 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 reconstructions.