Full Mouth Reconstruction Portland

Is Full Mouth Reconstruction Right for Me?

You may be an ideal candidate for a full mouth reconstruction if you have one or more of the following dental problems

• Multiple missing teeth (due to periodontitis or oral cancer)
• Numerous teeth with large fillings that are failing or exhibiting decay
• Cracked or broken teeth
• Badly worn teeth due to teeth grinding (bruxism)
• Hypersensitive teeth due to severely worn dentition
• An irregular bite
• Jawbone damage
• Issues with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) (e.g., jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds when opening the mouth)

For patients who have severely worn teeth that are also hypersensitive, they may have difficulty eating because of the condition of their teeth.

For any patient experiencing one or more of these dental problems, a full mouth Reconstruction can improve both function and esthetics quite significantly.

Additionally, you would also be a candidate for a full mouth reconstruction if you were born with a genetic condition such as ectodermal dysplasia, amelogenesis, or dentinogenesis imperfecta. A patient with any of these conditions usually requires extensive reconstruction of their teeth.

What Treatment Options are Available for Full Mouth Reconstruction?

At Belmont Family Dentistry, treatment options for full mouth reconstruction may include a combination of general and/or restorative dentistry procedures, including

• Placement of dental restorations like crowns, veneers, fillings, inlays, onlays, bridges, dentures or dental implants
• Orthodontics
• Root canal therapy
• Gum recontouring
• TMJ disorder treatment
• Dental extraction
• Corrective jaw surgery
• Deep cleanings
• Crown lengthening
• Bone or soft tissue grafting
• Dental implants

Any combination of these procedures will not only provide you with a smile makeover, but they will also improve your oral health and function.

For patients who have oral cancer, treatment options may include the replacement of missing teeth as well as reconstruction of missing structures of the oral cavity. In such cases, our team of professionals will work together to develop the best treatment plan that meets your needs.

The Full Mouth Reconstruction Process

In using the latest in technology, our dedicated team, which includes a highly-skilled oral surgeon and a state-of-the-art dental lab, will provide you with a complete, customized treatment that allows you to walk out of our office with fully functioning teeth.

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Initial Consultation

Your consultation for a full mouth reconstruction will include a review of:

• Your medical history, including any autoimmune disorders or heart problems
• Your medication and known allergies
• Your dental history
• Your lifestyle or personal habits that may affect your oral health (e.g., smoking, heavy drinking, drug use, etc.)

Our dentists will also perform a comprehensive oral, head and neck examination to assess the condition of your teeth (e.g., cavities, decay, chips/cracks, root canal problems, or excessive wear); the condition of your gums (e.g., excessive or insufficient gum tissue or signs of periodontal disease); your bite (e.g., pain when you close your mouth or chew, TMJ or jaw muscles); and the appearance of your teeth (e.g., shape, size, color and uniformity). These will all be assessed to establish the extent of the problems and the correction needed.

X-rays and a scan of your teeth will also be taken to have visual images of the structures of your mouth and photographs will be taken of your teeth and face for before and after pictures.

Additionally, your dentist will create a digital design of where your teeth are and where they will be after treatment. Digital scanning technology also helps to create a three-dimensional model of any planned reconstructions or prosthetics.

Treatment Planning

After your consultation, your dentist will develop a treatment plan based on the results of your exam and diagnostics. Recommendations will include a combination of treatments and procedures that will help you achieve the best results–restored oral health and a complete set of healthy teeth.

Benefits of Full Mouth Reconstruction

Full mouth reconstruction offers the following benefits to patients:

• Restored oral health
• Restored oral function (improved ability to bite and chew normally without pain)
• Improved appearance of your teeth and smile
• Improved confidence
• Improved overall well-being (as there is a direct link between oral health and systemic health)

How Much Does Full Mouth Reconstruction Cost?

After a thorough examination, including a review of your medical and dental history and a comprehensive dental exam, your dentist will develop a plan tailored to your unique needs, along with an up-front, all-inclusive cost.

The cost of your full mouth reconstruction usually depends on several factors, including:

• Treatments and procedures performed
• Materials used to construct your restorations and prosthetics
• Dental sedation used to keep you comfortable and relaxed
• State-of-the-art equipment used
• Expected laboratory charges
• Number of appointments needed
• Coordination of care with other specialists

As part of our commitment to you, this cost estimate will help you understand fully the investment you are making.

For patients needing extensive dental work, we do offer financing options. Sometimes you may opt to split your full mouth reconstruction treatments into stages, allowing you to spread the costs out over a few months or a year.

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