A full mouth reconstruction is a dental process that is performed to rebuild damaged teeth and to restore their function. It allows the patient to smile, speak and chew normally again. Full mouth reconstructions usually involve combining multiple dental treatments to address all the issues plaguing the person's teeth.
During a full mouth reconstruction, the dentist will likely start with the teeth that are most damaged and save the minor problems for last. By the time the process is complete, the patient should have an aesthetically pleasing and fully functional mouth.
Outlined below are some of the ways a full mouth reconstruction can restore the functionality of teeth.
Restorations like implants, dentures and bridges can be used during a full mouth reconstruction to replace the patient's missing.
Restorations like composite bonding and crowns can be used during a full mouth reconstruction to rebuild damaged teeth and to restore their function. Crowns are used for the most severely-damaged teeth since these restorations can handle the bite forces generated when chewing, while also protecting what is left of the damaged tooth.
Having better-aligned teeth improves the function of a patient's teeth. Orthodontic appliances like braces and clear aligners are often used during full mouth reconstructions to correct teeth alignment issues like overbites, crooked teeth, spaces between teeth, underbites and overjets.
Procedures like root canal therapy can be used during a full mouth reconstruction to save an infected tooth or one with a compromised pulp chamber. The tooth is typically covered up with a crown to restore its function after the treatment.
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