Grab NPD Blog Feed Full mouth reconstruction and full mouth restoration are terms to describe the process of rebuilding or simultaneously restoring all of the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws.
Full mouth reconstruction typically involves general or restorative dentists (performing procedures like crowns, bridges and veneers), and can incorporate a number of dental specialists unless you choose to use a prosthodontists whose is educated and skilled to perform all of the necessary procedures.
The need for full mouth reconstruction may result from:
- Teeth that have been lost due to decay or trauma.
- Teeth that have been injured or fractured.
- Teeth that have become severely worn as a result of long-term acid erosion (foods, beverages, acid reflux) or tooth grinding.
- Ongoing complaints of jaw, muscle and headache pain requiring adjustments to the bite.
The condition of your teeth will determine what restorative procedures may be needed, such as porcelain veneers or full-coverage crowns, inlays or onlays, bridges or implants.
A stable bite, one in which you are not in pain when you close your mouth or chew and one that does not cause wear or destruction of your teeth, is important to your overall oral health. Occlusal changes need to be taken into consideration when your dentist plans your restorations.
The color, shape, size and proportion of your teeth, and how they appear in relation to your gums, lips, mouth, profile and face, are also important factors in full mouth reconstruction treatment.
Dr. Johnson does very sophisticated work and has performed this procedure multiple times for a whole spectrum of needs. He sees some of the most demanding, discriminating, and socially visible people in all of New England and is not intimidated by people who have set the bar very high. Contact Newton Prosthodontics to schedule an evaluation.