Full mouth reconstruction involves redesigning most or all of the teeth and soft tissues of the patient’s mouth. The goal of full mouth reconstruction is to replace missing teeth, repair damaged teeth, correct improperly aligned jaw joints and occlusion, reverse gum disease, rebuild lost jawbone mass, and replace worn-out dental appliances.
The skill, experience, and artistry required to perform a full mouth reconstruction are where Dr. Peterson’s expertise shines. Few dentists in the country will ever even attempt to completely restore all of a patient’s teeth at once. In fact, only 5% of dentists will do it in their entire career. In comparison, Dr. Peterson performs full mouth reconstructions on a routine basis.
His extensive understanding of the rehabilitative alignment of the jaws enables him to deliver results that can be life-changing functionally and esthetically. Link to Functional Dentistry
We believe it is vital to understand each patient’s dental and medical symptoms, along with their facial structure. This ensures that the reconstruction is not only beautiful and long lasting but enhances and rejuvenates the appearance of the entire face. Commonly referred to as Face Lift Dentistry.
Full-mouth reconstruction with Dr. Peterson is dependent on the requirements of each patient’s specific treatment plan. Considering the nature of the procedure, this can be a rather involved commitment. Proper and effective repairs take time. Dr. Peterson discusses the details of each treatment plan during consultations after careful planning. After this planning, some patients have only two main appointments. One to remove old dental restorations and cavities, and another to install their beautiful new smile. For some patients, a full mouth reconstruction may take months to complete.
No! Full mouth reconstruction utilizes anesthesia to ensure the patient doesn’t feel anything during the procedure. Most of our patients elect to be IV sedated by experienced anesthesiologists we bring to our office. You go to sleep, and wake up after the work is all done! There may be some discomfort during recovery, but through the use of carefully prescribed pain medication any resulting pain can be effectively managed.
Full mouth reconstruction treatment may include:
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