Dental Full Mouth Reconstruction

By Duke H. Kim, DDS, MAGD

When a person has lost, broken or decayed teeth, it can be embarrassing and may cause them to stop smiling. This can have a great influence on everyday life, relationships, or career. Worn down, missing or broken teeth can cause problems with a person's bite, resulting in imbalanced forces while biting. This can further destroy remaining teeth and cause gum disease that can cause loss of teeth.

One of the most advanced treatments in modern dentistry is a long-term full mouth reconstruction. It consists of a complex treatment plan designed to completely restore all areas of worn down, broken, missing, or decayed teeth.

Patients that need a full mouth reconstruction often suffered from trauma or years of neglect. In addition, when gum disease is severe, with extensive bone loss, it is not always possible to retain the natural teeth and full mouth reconstruction may be recommended. Due to its highly complex nature, full mouth reconstruction requires extensive experience, great knowledge, and skill.

Prior to full mouth reconstruction, a clinical examination is performed to evaluate the condition and comfort of your teeth using advanced diagnostics. This includes an evaluation of your biting force with a high technology T-scan which will help him determine what caused deterioration of the whole mouth. A T-scan helps to determine tooth wear, stability, as well as pinpoint specific muscles with joint strain, ensuring the most accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Full mouth reconstruction treatment may include a combination of the various dental services such as crowns, bridges, porcelain veneers, dental implants, root canals, occlusal adjustments, or even orthodontic treatment.

Each case is very unique and tailored to a person's needs and medical capabilities, and can transform your smile and make positive changes in your life.