Its name can make the procedure seem complex, but full-mouth reconstruction typically involves a combination of conservative, minimally-invasive treatments. The goal isn’t just to rebuild your smile, but to do so in a manner that strengthens and fortifies your healthy teeth and oral structures at the same time. The specifics of your full-mouth reconstruction plan will depend on the nature, number, and severity of your dental issues, which we will thoroughly discuss with you after a comprehensive initial examination.
Defining Reconstructive Dentistry
If a tooth has a cavity, is damaged from traumatic force, has lost the support of its surrounding gum tissues, or is lost entirely, you will need to seek professional dental treatment to restore your smile. Otherwise, the problem will grow worse, and the appropriate treatment will become more complex.
Often, however, more than one tooth will need cosmetic or restorative treatment; gum tissues will be infected or diseased and require periodontal therapy; and/or a jawbone or jaw joint will be malformed, damaged, or misaligned. A full-mouth reconstruction is a custom-designed plan to restore your smile’s beauty and function using the least invasive methods possible.
What Would Yours Entail?
Each procedure in a full-mouth reconstruction is tailored to address a certain issue, or group of issues, and to work in conjunction with any other procedures. Since your reconstruction is tailored, it will differ from everyone else’s, and depending on your smile’s needs, it may include;
- Porcelain dental crowns to strengthen and restore one or more teeth
- Porcelain veneers to improve the appearance of your teeth with minimal tooth preparation
- Invisalign clear braces to discreetly straighten crooked teeth without the need for braces
- Laser periodontal therapy to restore damaged/diseased gum tissues
- Dental implants to replace missing teeth
- TMJ disorder treatment to correct a jaw dysfunction
- And more
ABOUT YOUR DEERFIELD RESTORATIVE DENTIST:
Dr. Brent Engelberg and his highly-skilled team proudly serve patients and their families from Arlington Heights, IL, and all surrounding communities, including; Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, and the Northern and Northwest Chicago Suburbs. To learn more, schedule a consultation online, or call our office today at 847-259-8030.
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