A full mouth rehabilitation (or full mouth reconstruction, as it’s also called) describes restoring a patient’s entire smile. This typically involves a combination of restorative treatments, such as dental implants, crowns, and bridges.

The focus of full mouth rehabilitation is to restore the appearance of a beautiful smile and improve the patient’s oral health. This treatment can be tailored to each patient’s unique needs. 

Candidates For Full Mouth Rehabilitation

You may be recommended for a full mouth rehabilitation if you have:  

• Several dental concerns, such as missing, chipped, and/or cracked teeth
• Extensive tooth decay and/or multiple cavities
• Severe gum recession and bone loss
• Problems with your bite
• TMJ disorder or other jaw problems

Treatments That Can Be Included in Full Mouth Rehabilitation

There are several different dental treatments that may be included in full mouth rehabilitation, depending on the patient’s needs. Some of the most common components of full mouth rehabilitation include:

Bone Grafting 

Patients who have experienced significant bone loss may need to undergo bone grafting to support dental implants in full mouth rehabilitation. There are available alternatives to bone grafting, including splinting methods, selecting different implant designs, and using growth factors or bone proteins to restore bone tissue. 

Dental Implants

Dental implants are one of the most common treatments in full mouth rehabilitation. Implants are considered the ideal treatment for tooth replacement and involve an artificial tooth root anchored into the jaw, along with a crown to create the appearance of a natural tooth. 

Crowns and Bridges

A crown is an artificial tooth that’s secured over a damaged tooth, like a cap. Generally, crowns are constructed of porcelain for durability and aesthetics. 

A bridge is essentially multiple crowns fused together, side by side. Each end of the bridge is secured in the mouth by dental implants. A bridge is an effective way to replace multiple adjacent missing teeth. 

To learn more about full mouth rehabilitation, schedule an appointment at Dental Implant Solutionz today.