What Exactly Is a Full Mouth Reconstruction?

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What Exactly Is a Full Mouth Reconstruction?

A full mouth reconstruction essentially consists of multiple dental procedures designed to restore your smile. Depending on your concerns, oral health, and goals for your smile, the process can include both restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedures.

Full mouth reconstructions differ from smile makeovers in that the reconstruction process is focused more on function while a smile makeover is more about your appearance [1]. However, the end goal of a full mouth reconstruction isn’t just to have your smile function properly, but to look beautiful as well.

So what exactly would a full mouth reconstruction include, and what is the process like?

Procedures a Full Mouth Reconstruction May Include

The reconstruction process can include a wide variety of procedures, and not every patient will need every procedure. The process is highly personalized because it depends on your unique smile. Depending on your oral health, budget, and any cosmetic concerns you have about your smile, a full mouth reconstruction can include:

  • Dental crowns
  • Dental bridges
  • Dental implants
  • Extractions
  • Fillings
  • Gum contouring
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontal (gum) therapy
  • Root canal therapy
  • Veneers

You can address multiple issues with your smile with a full mouth reconstruction, which typically means multiple treatment options for patients who qualify.

Candidates for Full Mouth Reconstructions

Virtually anyone is a candidate for a full mouth reconstruction. People who are missing most or all of their natural teeth, or those who have extensive tooth decay or gum disease, are some of the best candidates for the reconstruction process.

However, people who have worn-down teeth due to bruxism also qualify [2]. If you have existing tooth restorations that need to be updated or replaced, such as fillings, bridges, veneers, or dental crowns, a full mouth reconstruction may be an option to comprehensively restore your smile.

Benefits of Reconstructing Your Smile

Reconstructing your smile has many long-term benefits for both your confidence and your oral health. Although a mouth reconstruction is an investment that takes multiple steps to complete, the final result is often well worth the process.

Although function is the primary goal of a full mouth reconstruction, cosmetic dentistry treatments such as teeth whitening can also be done at appropriate intervals during the process to ensure your new smile looks just as good as it feels [3].

How to Get Started

Getting started with a full mouth reconstruction is as simple as contacting your dentist for a consultation. Your dentist will review your current oral health, take impressions if needed, and work with you to design your new smile. Then, you can get started scheduling your appointments. Soon, you’ll have a gorgeous new smile that you can maintain for life!

Sources:
1. https://www.gotoapro.org/full-mouth-reconstruction/
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26229695/
3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/full-mouth-
rehabilitation

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What Exactly Is a Full Mouth Reconstruction?
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What Exactly Is a Full Mouth Reconstruction?
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The end goal of a full mouth reconstruction isn’t just to have your smile function properly, but to look beautiful as well. So what exactly would a full mouth reconstruction include, and what is the process like?
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