A complete makeover of your mouth, bite, smile and a feeling of renewed confidence is the aim of full mouth reconstruction or rehabilitation. It is usually done with the help of crowns, bridges or implants. It is a full restoration of the mouth involving every tooth in the upper and lower jaw. It is usually done in case of multiple missing teeth, severely broken down and attrited teeth.
Crown & Bridges
Missing teeth can allow the surrounding teeth to become displaced. Cracked or damaged teeth should be fixed to save as much of the tooth as possible.
By taking care of dental problems immediately, you minimize the risk of future problems.
Dental Crowns
Crowns, also known as caps, restore damaged teeth and mimic the shape, size and color of the surrounding teeth. Crowns are indicated for cracked teeth and teeth with deep cavities; to protect teeth that have been filled by root-canal treatment; to provide extra support for bridges; and to cover poorly shaped or discolored teeth. Crowns may be made of metal, porcelain (tooth colored material), or newer restorative materials like metal free ceramics. They are custom-made and fitted for each patient in conformation with the size and length of their natural teeth. Crowns typically last five to eight years, but can last much longer with proper oral hygiene. Crowns can be made of a variety of materials. They can be made of plastic, ceramic or metal alloys. A combination of metal and ceramic is also possible to maximize strength and simulate the appearance of natural teeth.
Dental Bridges
A bridge stabilizes the bite of a patient who is missing one or more teeth. Bridges prevent the surrounding teeth from moving or shifting in the mouth.
A missing tooth that is not replaced may cause surrounding teeth to become unstable and require removal, compromising oral health or change the shape of the face and diminish the beauty of a smile.
Unlike partial dentures, bridges are permanent; patients need not remove them. The missing tooth is replaced with an artificial tooth connected between two crowns (caps), which are permanently cemented or bonded on the adjacent teeth.
