Full Mouth Reconstruction

Trauma

For example, if a patient has a sports accident, they may have chipped teeth and teeth that have fallen out. Saving the teeth may require emergency dentistry, and in cases such as this, every second counts. With full mouth reconstruction, Dr. Jackson will address those issues in one session.

Decay and Infection

With patients with widespread decay, Dr. Jackson may perform a root canal and fill cavities in the same session. While dentists ask patients to visit the practice every six months, many patients only come in if there’s a problem.

Even if there are no cavities, patients who practice poor dental hygiene might have yellowed teeth and large deposits of tartar. Tartar results when patients don’t remove plaque from the teeth properly, and it hardens. The plaque hardens into a cement-like substance that a dentist must scrape off.

A full mouth restoration is a good option for these patients because it reduces the time spent in the dentist’s chair.

Normal Wear And Tear

Even when patients do practice good dental hygiene, normal wear and tear take a toll on the teeth. Eating acidic foods, drinking wine and coffee, and grinding the teeth due to stress cause teeth to deteriorate.

Teeth whitening, crowns, and veneers are all examples of treatments that can restore the look and functionality of the teeth.

Reconstruction Methods

At Mapleton Dentistry, patients receive top-quality dental care at an affordable price. Dr. Jackson evaluates each patient and discusses their options with them. There are many options for reconstruction treatment.

Dental Implants

Dental implants take the place of real teeth or provide anchors for dental devices. They’re useful tools to prevent the loss of bone density after an extraction and provide a cosmetic solution for missing teeth. Dr. Jackson may also use implants to anchor crowns, bridges, and dentures.

The patient first undergoes surgery so that Dr. Jackson can install the implant. The patient then goes home to heal and wait for the bone to knit around the screw. This takes place over several months.

When the screw is secure, the patient returns, and Dr. Jackson installs the dental device. This requires minor surgery to expose the screw but takes far less time to heal.

Dental Crowns

Dental crowns play an important role in both restorative and cosmetic dentistry. The crown surrounds the natural tooth, providing protection and support and improving aesthetics. Dr. Jackson may use caps to repair cracks, chips, and breaks, or after a root canal.

To install a crown, Dr. Jackson first files down the surface of the tooth being repaired. This process allows the crown to fit in between the other teeth with ease. To finish off the procedure, Dr. Jackson bonds the crowns to the teeth.

This procedure is a cost-effective option when there are only a few teeth to reconstruct.

Dental Veneers

Teeth whitening and braces can only do so much. In cases where traditional cosmetic techniques prove ineffective, veneers provide an alternative.

The process is similar to that of crowns. However, with veneers, it’s only the front of the teeth that are covered, not the whole tooth.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are ideal for replacing a series of missing teeth. If a patient takes a football to the face, for example, and loses three or four teeth, dental bridges might be a good solution.

Dr. Jackson anchors a bridge by crowns on the teeth on either side of the affected area or by implants.

Dentures

Dentures provide a solution when many or all of the teeth are missing. Dentures may be secured to the remaining teeth in the mouth using crowns, or to the jaw using implants.

Root Canal

Calling a root canal a popular treatment might be a stretch for patients but not for dentists. A root canal can help to preserve the structure of the tooth when the pulp is infected.

Extraction is usually the only alternative, which isn’t ideal because it leaves gaps in the mouth. The bone in these gaps deteriorates over time, leading to other problems.

During a root canal, Dr. Jackson drills a hole into the affected tooth. He then extracts the infected pulp and cleans out the cavity. He fills the cavity with a rubber-like substance to strengthen it and seal it off. Finally, he caps the tooth with a crown to provide further protection and stability.

How do I start my Full Mouth Reconstruction?

If you or a loved one are in need of a full mouth reconstruction for any reason, do not hesitate to call Mapleton Dentistry at 801-489-6811 and schedule an appointment today. Our staff will go over all concerns and questions that you may have before the appointment. Once you arrive for the appointment, we will make sure that you have a complete understanding of the procedure and what happens after. Call and begin a new life with a full set of healthy, natural-appearing and functional teeth.