Sometimes, a patient’s smile can suffer severe and extensive damage. Perhaps a few teeth have fallen out, even as others are greatly worn and decayed. Still, a dentist can offer repairs through a full mouth reconstruction. This service essentially “rebuilds” all of the teeth in your mouth with varying procedures. As for what these procedures might be, your Gahanna dentist is happy to explain. Here are possible treatments that can be included in your full mouth reconstruction.
Dental Crowns
Do some of your teeth happen to have broken tops? If so, a dentist may suggest dental crowns as part of your reconstruction.
Put simply, a dental crown is a “cap” placed over a tooth’s exposed part. Its role is to restore a broken and decayed chomper’s strength and looks. More specifically, it protects the affected area from bacteria and infections once fused to the enamel surface.
Partial or Full Dentures
Patients missing several teeth could also add dentures to the reconstruction. These prosthetics are great at addressing tooth loss and its various effects.
Depending on your needs, you could receive a partial or full denture. Per their name, partial models only replace a few teeth; they’re held in place with clasps that fit onto your remaining ones. Meanwhile, full dentures replace all the teeth along an arch and stay secure with suction force.
Dental Implants
Someone only lacking a tooth or two may want dental implants in their reconstruction. This option is ideal for restoring individual teeth.
In essence, dental implants are small, screw-like posts made of titanium. Dentists place them directly in your jawbone as substitute tooth roots. From there, they gradually fuse with your jaw and become a permanent part of it. Implants are thus secure and won’t fall or slip like dentures or bridges might.
Root Canal Therapy
A dentist may need to treat an infected tooth during your reconstruction. If so, they may suggest including a root canal.
Also known as root canal therapy, a root canal removes bacteria and pulp from a decaying or infected tooth. After numbing the affected area, the dentist extracts the infected or damaged tooth structure with special tools. They then seal the tooth’s interior to prevent future infection, restoring its surface with a filling as well. By following this process, a root canal can save teeth that would otherwise require extraction.
As you can see, a full mouth reconstruction can include a wide range of services. Having learned about a few, consider booking a treatment with your local dentist soon.
About the Practice
Claybrooke Dental of Gahanna is based in Gahanna, OH. Led by Drs. Buller and Odenweller, our practice provides exceptional and compassionate dentistry. To that end, we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services tailored to each patient’s smile. Naturally, then, we’re even trained and qualified to perform complex full-mouth reconstructions! For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (614)-475-1874.