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FULL MOUTH RECONSTRUCTIONIt’s certainly not that extreme, but the finished effect that full mouth reconstruction can have is usually just as striking. The procedure varies, depending on the existing teeth and shape of the maxillary and mandibular (jaw) arches, yet usually involves the existing teeth being restored with fillings (inlays and onlays), crowns and veneers as well as the placement of Dental Implants and bridges. Some teeth are also built up with composite resin to restore them to their original strength. It is this amalgam of dentistry which is applied to every tooth in the mouth (whether present, having been removed or having fallen out), which gives the overall appearance of a mouth being much younger, more aesthetically pleasing, with better function and providing a better shape to the face. Full mouth reconstruction does involve a great deal of diagnosis and planning. Each treatment has to fit in with the treatment for the tooth next to it. In preparation for the full treatment a practitioner will often take x-rays, examine the gums, teeth, jaws and mouth muscles, take photographs and analyse the individual’s bite to see what treatment is required. Many dentists who specialise in full mouth reconstruction have access to computer software which allows them to upload individual data and process that data into a finished image, so that the patient can see (sometimes in 3D) what their smile is predicted to be like at the end of treatment. Once this preliminary diagnostic and planning step is over, the teeth are then prepared for treatment. This might involve filing, removal and cleaning amongst other processes, and once finished many full mouth reconstruction practitioners will be able to fit a temporary set of teeth to your own. This is to ensure that what is planned for your whole mouth is satisfactory and allows the patient the chance to change any small features that could escalate into big problems if left undealt with. Once the temporary set of teeth are deemed perfect the final full mouth reconstruction is carried out. This is usually a relatively lengthy process but once finished the colour, functionality, aesthetics and feel of the teeth are revolutionised.. |
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