Total Mouth Reconstruction

Total Mouth Reconstruction Revitalizes Deteriorated Teeth & Jaws
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When the condition of your teeth and mouth are so deteriorated that you need all the teeth in your upper and lower jaw replaced, you may be in need of a full or total mouth reconstruction, rehabilitation, and restoration. The necessary process is far more than a “smile makeover,” which is an elective procedure that replaces all or many teeth mainly to improve appearance.

When Is A Total Mouth Reconstruction Needed?

A total mouth reconstruction is often done when the function of the teeth, mouth, and gums are impaired. It is often needed when:

• Teeth are missing due to decay or trauma
• Teeth have been injured, fractured, or cracked
• Teeth have multiple large fillings that are failing
• Teeth are worn down due to teeth grinding or long-term acid erosion from food, beverages, or acid reflex
• The mouth has been devastated due to oral cancer, so that teeth and parts of the jaw or mouth are missing
• The patient suffers from abnormal tooth development due to birth defects such as Ectodermal Dysplasia, Ameliogenesis, or Dentinogenisis Imperfecta
• The bite is off so that it leads to constant headaches, muscle pain, or jaw pain

The purpose of the process is make the mouth more functional as well as aesthetically pleasing.

Components Of Full Mouth Restoration

A full mouth restoration might involve the teeth, gums, and jaw. The dentist will thoroughly examine and X-ray your mouth to determine the full extent of damage and to develop a potential treatment plan. Some of the procedures that may be necessary include:

• Prophylactic teeth cleaning and periodontal care for the gums
• Extracting damaged teeth that cannot be saved
• Orthognathic surgery to reposition the jaw
• Bone or soft tissue grafting to prepare and stabilize your jaw for implants
• Restoration of face and jaw, if necessary
• Lengthening the teeth by reducing the bone around the collars of the teeth and repositioning of the gum tissue to expose a sound tooth structure for new crowns or bridges
• Contouring gum tissue so that your smile is balanced and harmonious
• Reducing natural teeth in preparation for crowns, bridges, or veneers
• Placing temporary restorations in the mouth to test out your new bite and allow you to get used to your new teeth
• Orthodontics (braces) to correctly position your mouth for reconstruction
• Placing implant posts to replace missing teeth
• Completing the TeethExpress process for instant implants
• Placing needed crowns on traditional implants or other teeth, along with bridges, inlays/onlays, or veneers

Why Consider Total Mouth Rehabilitation

A total mouth reconstruction is a costly endeavor, but the results can be gratifying. Aside from improved appearance and the accompanying boost in self-esteem, you will be free of mouth and jaw pain and find eating, swallowing, and chewing more pleasant.

Approaching Large Reconstructions

"All-On Best" is the approach I use for large reconstructions.

First of all "All-On-Best" means a personalized approach to your problems. Everyone is different and our goal is to do what is best for you. We will put our many years of experience into helping you make a customized informed decision about what is best for your health and mouth. When you have big problems, we want to use an approach that insures success.

When the best specialty providers work closely together with the best implants and use the latest techniques, success is delivered. We believe using the most advanced, innovative implant companies and laboratories. This, along with caring, established, local specialty offices, allows us to consistently deliver superior products and services.

We are an independent private practice, practicing in the same location with the same staff for twenty years now. We are not a corporate dental group that only offers a single choice or has prioritized the bottom line over the patient's goals and desires.

Remember: All-On-Best + TeethXpress= Success

Dr. Luzar can evaluate your needs for this extensive procedure and prepare and execute a treatment plan to make it happen. Call us today at (760) 674-8881 for an appointment to get started.