Robert S. Sykes, DDS Dentist Marietta Georgia

Wondering if you should undergo a full mouth reconstruction? This dental treatment option is for those who are experiencing significant wear, damage or decay to most or all of their teeth. Since there are many different types of reconstruction options available, choosing the right procedures is necessary.

About restorative dentistry

Want to undergo a full mouth reconstruction so you can feel more confident about the way you look when smiling? While many people choose to undergo this type of dental procedure in order to improve their smile, this type of dental procedure is also necessary to improve one's overall oral health. Restorative dentistry is a type of dentistry that is specifically used to help keep a dental patient's mouth healthy and functional. The overall goal of restorative dentistry is to improve a patient's natural smile, as well as help prevent them from experiencing any oral health issues in the future.

Commonly chosen reconstruction procedures

The list below includes four commonly chosen reconstruction procedures that dental patients can undergo in order to improve the overall health of their mouths.

#1. Periodontal treatment

Periodontal treatment is often a necessary procedure for those undergoing a full reconstruction of their mouth. When someone is experiencing less than optimal oral health, it often means that they are living with periodontal disease. In order for them to address this common disease, they will need to undergo a dental cleaning. It may be a simple dental cleaning or a more in-depth one, like scaling and root planing. This is often the first treatment that one undergoes, as it is necessary for dental patients to be free of any periodontal disease before having any other dental procedures done.

#2. Porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers, also called dental veneers, are custom-made thin shells that are used to cover up a variety of imperfections on one's teeth. Specifically, porcelain veneers can be used to improve the overall shape of a tooth, alter its size, change its color and even make crooked teeth appear straighter. Porcelain veneers can also be used to make a tooth match the rest of the teeth after undergoing professional teeth whitening treatment, as not all teeth respond the same way when undergoing a whitening treatment.

#3. Inlays and onlays

Both inlays and onlays are used to address teeth that have been diagnosed with dental decay. This reconstruction treatment option is often chosen when a dental filling is not sufficient to address the decay and a dental crown is not quite needed. Dental inlays are used to fill in any cavities caused by dental decay, as well as any places in a tooth area located between the cusps. Dental onlays are used to perform the same type of treatment, except that they can cover a larger area, which includes tooth cusps. With proper care, inlays and onlays can last upward of 30 years, making them long-lasting reconstruction treatment options.

#4. Dental implants

Dental implants are a permanent option for replacing one or more of a patient's missing teeth. The process of placing an implant requires a dental professional to surgically insert the implant into the patient's jawbone, allowing it to act just like a natural tooth. While the process of placing dental implants takes many months to complete, dental patients who undergo the process feel that it is worth the time spent. Dental implants can also be used to support other dental treatments, including dental crowns and implant-supported bridges.

Bottom line

Is undergoing a full mouth reconstruction the right option for you? Those who are experiencing multiple dental problems in most or all their teeth are likely in need of a full mouth reconstruction. Learning about commonly chosen procedures can be beneficial when it comes to helping those who are in need of reconstruction treatment understand the options available to them.

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