Full Mouth Restoration
Mount Kisco, NY
Full Mouth Restoration provided by Dr. Gary Orentlicher and Dr. Andrew Horowitz in Mt. Kisco, NY at New York Oral, Maxillofacial, and Implant Surgery
 A full mouth restoration, also called a full mouth reconstruction, refers to the approach where our dentist overhauls your entire mouth to optimize your oral health. A full mouth reconstruction is not similar to a full mouth makeover. A full mouth makeover is only cosmetic, but a full mouth restoration is both cosmetic as it improves your appearance and also repairs existing oral health issues that may be present. At New York Oral, Maxillofacial, and Implant Surgery, we can help you achieve that perfect smile with full mouth reconstruction.
The Need for Full Mouth Restoration
A full mouth restoration or oral rehabilitation is a treatment option for when you have extensive damage to your teeth, jaw, and face. This damage can be caused by any of the following:
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is fairly treatable if it is discovered in its early stages. As part of the treatment process, you might have all your teeth removed, the affected bone, and some significant amount of tissue within your oral cavity. You cannot live without all these parts of your mouth missing, and you are the best candidate for a full mouth reconstruction. The procedure will be done to replace your missing teeth and other individual structures you lost as a result of cancer treatment.
Genetic Mutations
At some point in your life, your genes mutate, often for unknown reasons. Any changes in your genetics are called genetic mutations, and they result in physical traits that are not usually normal. For example, genetic mutations affect your teeth and result in complications, such as abnormally small teeth, discolorations, abnormally looking teeth, fewer teeth, brittle teeth, and excessively translucent teeth. The effects of genetic mutations can affect your general appearance, and you might need a full mouth restoration to get your perfect smile back.
Significant Trauma
You can get into an accident that leaves you with significant trauma to your face. Some of the impacts can entail a significant impact on your teeth. Your teeth can break, get chipped, and crack. A really bad car accident or sports injury can also leave your jaw broken, which might displace your teeth. As a result, you might need a full mouth restoration to get back some of your mouth functions.
Extensive Gum Disease or Tooth Decay
You can suffer an aggressive form of tooth decay or gum disease, which affects not one but several teeth. Our dentist will need to perform various dental procedures to treat tooth decay or gum disease, signaling the beginning of a full mouth restoration.
Benefits of a Full Mouth Restoration
Improved Overall Health
A full mouth restoration is a restorative dentistry treatment that promises obvious benefits for your oral and overall health. For example, some of the procedures involved in a full mouth restoration involve repairing broken teeth. Having broken teeth endangers your oral health, especially because it acts as a trap for food particles and harmful bacteria. By restoring your broken teeth, you are eliminating the risks of dental infections.
A full mouth restoration replaces your missing teeth, which prevents bone loss in the long run. You can also decide to straighten crooked teeth, which makes it easier for you to clean your teeth and prevent gum disease and tooth decay. Fixing your misaligned teeth will reduce the pressure on the temporomandibular joint, which is associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
Improved Facial Aesthetics
A full mouth restoration after a traumatic trauma can give you an unsightly appearance. Your mouth might be without teeth, or there may be several gaps between your teeth. A full mouth restoration is your ticket back to improved facial aesthetics, both of your face and your smile.
Comprehensive Treatment
A full mouth restoration is considered a comprehensive treatment because of all the procedures involved. For example, you might get procedures to replace missing teeth and another procedure to improve the shape of your teeth. Other procedures involve strengthening your jawbone and another procedure to improve the appearance of your teeth. Eventually, a full mouth restoration can leave you with a comprehensive treatment that restores your cosmetic and functional mouth functions.
Procedures Involved in a Full Mouth Restoration
A number of procedures are usually involved in a full mouth restoration. Some of them are listed below:
Dental Implants
A dental implant is an artificial tooth with a metal root that looks like a screw, which is then surgically implanted into your jawbone. The top of the screw holds an abutment, which is the holding device for the dental crown. A dental implant is a long-lasting solution for missing teeth.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that uses bone grafts to increase the bone mass on your jawbone. For example, facial trauma can result in a significant loss of your jawbone. It is only possible for our dentist to replace any of your missing teeth using dental implants if your jawbone has sufficient bone mass. Bone grafting replenishes the jawbone to make a stable foundation for a dental implant.
Orthognathic Surgery
Orthognathic surgery is a procedure also known as corrective jaw surgery. It involves using surgical procedures to correct any imbalances in your upper and lower jaws. Orthognathic surgery is part of a full mouth restoration surgery as it can be used to treat malocclusion, which is the condition where your teeth do not fit properly. Orthognathic surgery also treats sleep apnea while improving the appearance of your face.
Prosthodontics
A full mouth restoration also uses prosthodontics, a specialized branch of dentistry dedicated to the creation of artificial teeth that are later used to replace missing or damaged teeth. Some of the appliances a prosthodontist uses include dentures, crowns and bridges, oral splints, and mouth guards for temporomandibular disorders.
Maxillofacial Surgery
A full mouth restoration can involve maxillofacial surgery, a special type of dentistry used to correct any injuries, diseases, and defects to your jaw, mouth, and face. A maxillofacial surgeon is a specialist who treats the bones and tissues on your jaw and lower face, the roof of the mouth, and teeth.
Restore Your Full Mouth With Us
A full mouth restoration is a comprehensive treatment that addresses a myriad of issues, from functional and aesthetic to health problems. Meet our team at New York Oral, Maxillofacial, and Implant Surgery to discuss your full mouth restoration options. Contact us by calling (914) 689-7550 to schedule a consultation. |
