What Are Full Mouth Restoration Dental Treatments
Full mouth reconstruction or full mouth restoration is often a term that refers to a group of dental treatments that can be used together to help restore someone’s oral health. Similarly, smile makeovers refer to a combination of cosmetic treatments that focus mostly on how a smile looks. Full mouth reconstruction is often recommended for patients who need extensive dental work due to decay and other dental issues. Often patients who do not see a dentist for a long period of time can end up with a variety of dental issues that require a tailored dental treatment plan. Here at Pemberton Dental Associates in Lawrence MA, we provide these dental treatment plans to our patients. Keep reading to learn more, or contact us for a consultation in Lawrence MA.
What Treatments Are Included In Full Mouth Reconstruction?
Full mouth reconstruction is a catch-all term for a tailored treatment plan. If someone has lost multiple adult teeth, has severe decay, chipped, broken or stained teeth, they may need these treatments. Full mouth reconstruction often requires a combination of dental specialties. For example, a dental implant specialist can help replace singular teeth or a full arch of teeth. Here are a handful of treatments that are often included in these treatment plans:
Dental root canals help save an existing tooth. When the root of a tooth is infected it can cause serious problems for that tooth and the surrounding teeth and gums. A root canal works by cleaning out the tooth root and then filling the root. It is similar to a filling but more intensive. Root canals also often require dental crowns to be installed to replace the top of the tooth.
When the chewing surface of a tooth is significantly damaged or cracked/chipped, it might be necessary to remove it and replace it with a dental crown. Dental crowns are also often part of both a root canal or dental bridge treatment. Traditionally, dental crowns take multiple appointments due to the fact that the crown would need to be manufactured elsewhere. However, many dentists that specialize in full mouth reconstruction utilize CEREC technology. CEREC technology allows dentists to manufacture and install dental crowns in-office.
A dental bridge includes placing a false tooth or teeth in the mouth by utilizing the healthy remaining teeth. Those teeth are used as anchors by attaching dental crowns. This can help preserve your bite alignment and the shape of your smile. That said, many dentists who provide full mouth reconstruction might recommend dental implants instead of dental bridges based on a patient’s specific needs. Dental bridges tend to not last as long as dental implants and can also increase the risk of damage to healthy teeth since they use those teeth as anchors.
Dental implants are the most effective replacement for an adult tooth. They provide a true replacement for a missing tooth by replacing both the crown and the root of the lost tooth. Dental implants are often a part of full mouth reconstruction and can include either replacing a singular tooth or an entire arch of teeth utilizing technologies like Hybridge implants. These implants replace multiple teeth with only a few implants.
Where Should You Go To Get Full Mouth Reconstruction?
Not every dentist provides full mouth reconstruction services. These treatments include a variety of disciplines and specialties and require specific technology and techniques. If you are looking for extensive dental work, you should look for dental practices that offer full mouth restoration treatments including dental implants, CEREC dental crowns, and full mouth dental implants. Providers that provide these treatments are able to create tailored treatment plans to help patients fully restore their smiles.
Is A Toothache an Emergency?
Like many medical issues it depends. There are three things to consider with toothaches: the type of pain, the duration of the pain, and the other symptoms. For example, if you are experiencing severe pain or pain that happens whenever you chew or put pressure on the tooth, that should be looked at. If the pain keeps coming back to the same tooth or teeth, that should also be looked at. Additionally if there are other signs like red and swollen gums, sensitivity to temperature, bleeding, or infection, you should see a dentist right away. Even if your toothache is mild or goes away, it never hurts to make a dental appointment. Most dental issues get worse the longer they aren’t treated. An earlier visit can save your teeth.
Full Mouth Reconstruction in Lawrence MA
Our dental office in Lawrence Massachusetts provides full mouth reconstruction treatments. For more information on these treatments, please contact our team or click below to schedule a consultation.