What is Full Mouth Reconstruction?

The mouth is a complex world of hard and soft tissues intricately connected to bone and muscle. It has a lot going on, without even counting the teeth. When a tooth goes missing, the other teeth react and can start to erode your bite. When multiple teeth are lost, multiple failures can ensue. And even when catastrophic tooth loss has not occurred, there are so many periodontal and endodontal things that can go wrong you may need a full mouth reconstruction way before you think you need it—in old age, for example.

Full mouth reconstruction is a radical salvation that must be undertaken after extensive research. Our expert in full mouth reconstruction in Los Angeles will spend many hours exploring options with you, as the final result typically includes a cocktail of dentistry. Dental implants may be prescribed, or some combination of dental bridges and dental implants. If you have developed chronic TMJ disorder or have suffered extreme trauma to the facial muscles, you may need oral surgery followed by intense therapy. Or you may require multiple tooth extractions or hard tissue repair. Often a team of dental professionals is involved, as the specialties required may be more than one dentist possesses.

Full mouth reconstruction gives you back more than a smile—it is about restoring functionality and quality of life. For more about this eventuality, contact our cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles.