Full Mouth Reconstruction Duluth MN

Restoring Function, Comfort and the Dentition as a Whole

Full-mouth reconstruction is a coordinated approach to rebuilding or restoring multiple teeth when problems affect the dentition as a whole. Treatment may involve natural teeth, dental implants, removable prostheses, or a combination of these approaches.

Patients may seek full-mouth reconstruction because of extensive tooth wear, failing or missing teeth, previous dental treatment that is no longer functioning well, changes in the bite, dental trauma, or a combination of concerns.

At Dental Implant & Reconstructive Center, treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation. The goal is not simply to treat individual teeth, but to develop a plan that considers function, comfort, appearance, and long-term maintainability together.

Full mouth reconstruction may be needed when: teeth have been lost, teeth have been injured or fractured, teeth have become worn as a result of acid-erosion or jaw pain is present due to bite problems.

What Can Full-Mouth Reconstruction Involve?

There is no single procedure or treatment sequence called a full-mouth reconstruction. The treatment plan is developed for the individual patient based on the condition of the remaining teeth, supporting bone and tissues, bite, existing dental work, and the patient’s goals.

Depending on those findings, treatments may include:

• Teeth cleaning (prophylaxis)
• Restoring and preserving natural teeth
• Crowns, bridges, veneers, or inlays and onlays
• Replacement of missing teeth with removable prostheses or dental implants
• Crown lengthening or gum-tissue contouring when indicated
• Bone or soft-tissue grafting to support teeth or dental implants
• Temporary or provisional restorations used during treatment
• Orthodontic treatment to reposition teeth when needed
• Orthognathic surgery to reposition the jaws when indicated
• Coordination with other dental or medical specialists as part of the overall treatment plan

Treatment may occur in phases and, depending on the procedures involved, may include periods of healing before definitive restorations are completed.

From Our Patients

For patients undergoing extensive dental treatment, the experience of care matters just as much as the individual procedures. Here are a few of our patients’ experiences at Dental Implant & Reconstructive Center.