A full mouth reconstruction involves treatments to restore missing teeth, as well as treatments to repair and restore damaged teeth. Missing teeth can also ruin the aesthetics of a person's smile, so having them replaced often leads to an improved smile.
Having a missing tooth also causes the breakdown of bone tissues in the jaw as the roots no longer get the stimulation it needs to be healthy. Additionally, missing teeth leads to poor alignment, which makes the person more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease.
There are few replacement options patients get to choose from during the process of a full mouth reconstruction, all of which help to restore good oral health. Outlined below are a few of the most popular options.
Implants are one of the popular ways to restore missing teeth during a full mouth reconstruction. They provide the most benefits to patients seeking to restore good oral health. The implant serves as an artificial root and it is surgically placed in the patient's jaw. The implant fuses with bone tissues around it until it becomes one with the person's jaw. The process is called osseointegration and it usually takes around six months.
When implants have fused with a patient's jaw, restorations like crowns, bridges or dentures can be attached to them. The implant serves as a stable base for the restorations that are used to restore the patient's bite. Implants are the only replacement option that addresses the bone tissue loss that takes place when a tooth is lost, thus making it a great option for restoring good oral health during a full mouth reconstruction.
These oral prosthetics are typically recommended when a patient is missing multiple teeth right next to each other. The bridge covers the gap created by the missing teeth, restoring the function of all the lost teeth.
Bridges are cemented to the two teeth closest to the gap. These teeth are fitted with dental crowns to give them more strength. The second part of the bridge is the artificial teeth known, which are known as pontics. These can be color-matched with the patient's teeth so the result looks natural.
Bridges are a great option for tooth replacement during a full mouth reconstruction. Additionally, they can be paired with dental implants, which helps improve oral health.
Dentures are usually the most affordable way to replace missing teeth. The dentures rest on the wearer's gums and it comes with artificial teeth that look real. Partial dentures are used when the patient only has a few missing teeth, while full denture sets are used when the patient has lost most of their teeth.
The biggest downside that comes with dentures is the lack of stability, especially on the lower jaw. This problem can be addressed by combining dentures with implants to give the patient a better experience. Additionally, dental implants help to stimulate jaw bone structure, making the process good for restoring good oral health.
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