Full Mouth Rehabilitation
If you can't smile, life can be very dull. A full-mouth reconstruction is a challenging treatment modality that corrects imperfections in bite position and enhances the appearance of the smile. The entire dentition is rehabilitated during a full-mouth reconstruction. The restorative dentist needs to thoroughly understand every aspect of the dentition, its relationship to the temporo-mandibular joints, and the functional interactions of the masticatory muscles. Age, illness, or accidents can sometimes lead to extreme tooth loss. When a patient experiences the loss of several teeth, your dentist may recommend a full-mouth rehabilitation to correct the problem.
Who is a Candidate?
If you answer ‘yes’ to one or more of the following statements, you are more likely a candidate for Full Mouth Reconstruction
- I have TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome)
- I experience frequent headaches or migraines
- I have unexplained congestion or stuffiness in my ears
- I have facial, neck, shoulder and/or back pain
- There are clicking or grating sounds in my jaw joints
- I experience limited jaw movement or have locking jaw
- I have unexplained loose teeth
- My teeth are chipped, cracked or extremely worn dentition
- I have pain in my teeth that seems to move around
- My dental restorations frequently crack, chip or break
- I have pain or soreness around my jaw joints
- I have unexplained numbness in my fingers and arms
- I have vertigo
