Full Mouth Reconstruction
Muscle Shoals, AL
 Each patient has unique needs for their oral health care. While some patients merely need to come in for their twice-yearly cleanings and examination, others require a bit more than that. Some might need to have a cavity filled or a tooth pulled, and still some patients will need a full mouth dental reconstruction which entails multiple procedures in order to restore a high level of dental health for their oral cavity.
For those patients, they may have extensive gum disease, requiring multiple teeth to be extracted, or bone grafts performed to rebuild lost bone mass. For those patients, it is important to come into our Singing River Dentistry Muscle Shoals office for a thorough evaluation where we can prescrible a comprehensive dental treatment suited for your own specific oral rehabilitation. We aremore than willing to discuss a smile makeover treatment with you.
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Who Needs a Full Mouth Reconstruction?
Full mouth reconstruction is recommended when a patient's mouth has severe oral health issues that leave few teeth or tissues that can be saved. When a majority of the patient's teeth are heavily damaged or missing, it may be more effective to rebuild the entire mouth than to address the teeth on an individual basis. Hereditary conditions such as dentinogenesis and ectodermal dysplasia may require a full mouth reconstruction to treat.
Patients who require the restorative dental procedure typically require additional surgeries of a cosmetic nature in order to make sure the work appears natural in their mouth and remains widely unnoticed. When considering a full mouth reconstruction, patients need to be made fully aware that this procedure should not be taken lightly. There are numerous appointments and procedures which need to take place. A full mouth reconstruction at Singing River Dentistry takes time and patience. All patients need to first come in for a complete assessment to determine which procedures are necessary.
What Is Full Mouth Reconstruction?
While patients may simply be thinking about the end product which is a healthy mouth and a full, perfect smile, they also need to comprehend what a full mouth reconstruction is. In the simplest terms, any surgery which can affect all of the teeth in the oral cavity is known as a reconstruction. For example, if a patient requires multiple fillings on multiple teeth, crowns, and dental implants, then it would be considered a reconstruction.
A variety of different dental procedures can be employed in order to meet the patient's treatment needs. They are typically spread out over multiple appointments. It is important to remain patient and dedicated to the end goal. When we finish the initial assessment, we can determine which surgical procedures will be used to best address the patient's current treatment needs. With each patient, there comes a different set of procedures and a unique treatment plan in order to complete the treatment.
For those patients suffering from late stages of periodontal disease with extensive tooth decay and tooth loss, a full mouth reconstruction is likely the only option available to restore their mouth to a healthy state. The end result is a new smile with a healthy oral cavity. You will no longer have difficulty with chewing or speaking and any discomfort and pain will be gone as well.
Candidates for Full Mouth Reconstruction
Full mouth reconstruction is recommended only for patients with multiple serious oral health issues that endanger most or all of the patient's mouth. Patients will need to be able to take local anesthesia or strong sedatives due to the high number of highly-invasive procedures associated with a full mouth reconstruction.
Issues That Can Complicate or Disqualify Full Mouth Reconstruction
Age can play a factor in the healing process. As we age, the higher the chances are of potential complications associated with post-reconstruction recovery. We will evaluate your overall health before determining if you are a good candidate for full mouth reconstruction.
Certain medical conditions, such as autoimmune diseases and heart conditions, may also require alternatives to full mouth reconstruction. Negative behavioral and lifestyle factors, including failure to practice good oral hygiene, drug abuse, smoking, and excessive drinking, will either negate the effects of full mouth reconstruction or inflict further damage to the patient's mouth.
Procedures Associated with Full Mouth Reconstruction
Full mouth reconstruction can incorporate a variety of treatments and procedures. Each is unique to every patient. Dental restorations such as fillings and crowns fortify damaged teeth. Dental implants are a permanent replacement to missing or extracted teeth. Cosmetic dental treatments such as veneers, dental bonding, and gum contouring improve the appearance of the patient's mouth. Neuromuscular dentistry addresses malocclusions and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Orthodontic devices such as braces, retainers, and invisible aligners correct bite and alignment issues. Periodontal treatments such as scaling and root planing mitigate the damage caused by periodontitis.
Benefits of Full Mouth Reconstruction
Full mouth reconstruction repairs or replaces visibly-damaged parts of the mouth such as teeth, gums, and soft tissues; this effect will restore the aesthetic appearance of the mouth and likely boost the patient's self-confidence. Removing or treating issues such as gum disease and infections will also remove or lessen their associated symptoms such as bad breath and persistent pain. Full mouth reconstruction also restores most of the patient's bite power and functionality, permitting the patient to return to their pre-illness diet and speech patterns.
Full mouth reconstructions should only be considered when no other options are feasible to restore the patient's oral health. When other options such as prevention or routine care fail, however, our team at Singing River Dentistry can turn damaged teeth and a heavily-infected mouth back into a healthy mouth.
Full Mouth Reconstruction with Muscle Shoals
When multiple dental health issues are active simultaneously, the result can be a heavily-damaged mouth with little salvageable areas. In such an instance, our team at Singing River Dentistry may recommend a full mouth reconstruction. Contact us today at 256-712-3186 so that we can schedule your exam and establish a healthy dental care plan for you. We will address all of your oral care needs and make the appropriate recommendations regarding treatment.
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