Full mouth reconstruction

A full-mouth reconstruction (or rehabilitation) involves individually reconstructing every tooth in your mouth to alleviate problems.

Full mouth reconstruction utilises a number of dental procedures to correct an improper bite position as well as worn down, chipped and broken teeth. The most common solutions to these problems are crowns, veneers, onlays, and dental implants.

Candidates for a full mouth reconstruction

A full mouth reconstruction is necessary where the teeth are worn down, broken down or missing, causing problems in both the bite and appearance of the mouth.

Full mouth reconstruction is designed to restore your smile and, at the same time, make eating easier and more comfortable. Cosmetic dentistry has evolved dramatically in recent years. Many people have old style dentistry that was done in bits and pieces and overtime much of this has worn resulting in collapsed bites and difficulty chewing. This wear and patchwork quilt of old style dental work creates an appearance that can age you beyond how you feel. Furthermore, a poor bite can cause jaw joint problems, muscle tenderness, and even headaches. Chewing and speech may be affected, as well.

A comprehensive diagnostic assessment and interview with you determines the key issues/problems and identifies the desired solutions. From this appointment there are several steps:

• Finding the ideal bite relationship using specialised technology.
• Preparation of the teeth and placement of provisional restorations whilst your final restorations are manufactured at a specialist laboratory.
• Placement of the final restorations which are permanently cemented in place.

Full mouth reconstruction is a demanding area of dentistry that often requires a combination of many disciplines. Most importantly, it requires planning and advanced skills on part of the cosmetic dentist.

Full mouth reconstruction in the hands of a highly skilled dentist is usually so successful that others cannot discern the real teeth from the restorations.

Local anesthesia or sedation ensures that the preparation and placement is relatively pain-free. Post-operative discomfort is usually minor and can be managed with oral painkillers.

For those uncomfortable with long procedures (or even short one), at Chatswood Dental Associates we have a visiting medical specialist that can provide fully monitored IV sedation. Treatment can literally be done in your sleep!

Improved comfort when eating because the jaw muscles have been re-trained.

Improved self-esteem as many patients that hide their worn broken and missing teeth from friends and family due to embarrassment. A full mouth reconstruction can provide you with new teeth that are like your own giving you confidence eating, talking and smiling, and doing all the things everyone else is doing.