Full mouth reconstruction is exactly what it sounds like: the rebuilding or replacing of all the teeth in a patient’s mouth, usually through dental implant surgery. The procedure is typically carried out by dental surgeon who works in facial trauma. The process takes the latest advancements in cosmetic dentistry to restore function, health and beauty to your teeth.
Full mouth reconstruction is something Dr. Puckett specializes in. Dr. Puckett is our lead maxillofacial surgeon here at Wilmington Oral Surgery, and we promise you couldn’t be in better hands. As one of the best dental implant dentist offices in Ohio, we also take a strategic comprehensive approach that makes our dental implants one of the more affordable treatment options you can get when it comes to full mouth reconstruction. A local dental surgeon who saves you money sounds like it might be too good to be true, but we swear by it. We understand that the cost of an experienced facial trauma surgeon isn’t something to scoff at. That’s why our long-lasting artificial teeth implants are just one of the areas in which we work to save you money.
Here’s everything you need to know about full mouth reconstruction: what it is, what to expect, and how Dr. Puckett can save you hundreds of dollars on an affordable yet effective treatment plan.
Who Needs Full Mouth Reconstruction?
Many people have numerous dental issues throughout their mouth that make them candidates for this comprehensive approach to dental implant surgery. They may be missing multiple teeth, have numerous teeth that exhibit extensive decay, cracked or broken teeth, or teeth that are failing. People can lose their teeth and need to visit a maxillofacial dental doctor in their area who performs full mouth reconstruction surgery for a number of reasons.
For instance, if an accident damaged your jaw and teeth, you may need a full mouth reconstruction. If you’ve had a drug addiction of some kind, which often causes people to eat an exorbitant amount of sugar that decays their teeth, you may need tooth replacement for many or all of your teeth. Or if you’ve neglected your dental hygiene for most of your life and have significant deterioration, you may need extensive mouth surgery to remove the damage and reconstruct your smile. Each one of these circumstances warrants a different type of dental implant surgery, which is why it’s important to see an oral surgeon specifically. A dental surgeon in your area who works with artificial teeth implants can sit down with you and assess your unique case to determine which type of implant surgery will leave you with the best results. Your teeth are a vital part of you, and the scenarios above are all too common. It’s never too late to get in touch with a maxillofacial surgeon who does exceptional work to talk about restoring your smile.
Other patients suffer from genetic disorders such as Ectodermal Dysplasia, Amelogenesis, or Dentinogenesis Imperfecta. These conditions can make you feel your smile is unattractive because of US cultural norms, and they require extensive cosmetic dentistry to attain a natural and healthy smile. You’re probably familiar with celebrities who have these conditions too. For instance, the actor Gaten Matarazzo who plays Dustin Henderson in the hit series Stranger Things suffers from Cleidocranial Dysplasia, a genetic disorder that affects the growth of all bones, especially his teeth and collarbones. CCD is very rare — affecting only one in every million people. His condition was not cured by dental implants, as his teeth will eventually come in as he gets older — they are only delayed. In the meantime, he underwent cosmetic dentistry to have fake teeth put in until his real ones develop. Most patients with these conditions will be well-acquainted with the dental surgeon down the road, especially if they’re children just beginning to grapple with their condition. Some kids might receive specialized dentures until their adult teeth start to come in, at which point a more permanent choice like visiting a maxillofacial surgeon who provides full mouth reconstruction might come into play.
Cosmetic Dentistry Treatment Options for Full Mouth Reconstruction
There are numerous treatment options for cosmetic dental implants. The treatments can include onlays, crowns, bridges, veneers, dental implants, and/or dentures. Some of these procedures require more ongoing maintenance than others, but all of these approaches provide the patient a complete smile makeover so they look good as new. The following are some of the less familiar options a dedicated maxillofacial surgeon might think about when planning a total redo of a mouth.
Onlays – These are custom-made fillings that repair larger cavities. Inlays fit within the tooth cusps while onlays fit on the outside of the cusps.
Crowns – Crowns are coverings that completely protect the inner tooth. They most commonly support severely damaged teeth from fracturing.
Bridges – A bridge replaces a missing tooth by using two healthy teeth on either side of a gap to support the new, fake tooth.
Veneers – Veneers are thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material that are bonded to the front of the tooth’s surface. Veneers are primarily considered cosmetic fake teeth that improve the aesthetic and appearance of the tooth they’re attached to.
Talk to a Dental Implant Dentist
If you are considering full mouth reconstruction or need to restore one or more teeth, dental implants may be for you. Dental implants are generally regarded as the best treatment option for tooth replacement; they give you full functionality, just as if you had naturally healed teeth again. These teeth are surgically implanted into your jaw bone via a titanium or zirconia screw. Your bone then heals around the screw, effectively creating a “root” for the replacement tooth. You don’t have to remove them for cleaning every night as you do with dentures, and you don’t have to replace them occasionally like you do with veneers. After healing, dental implants function, look and feel just as natural as your real teeth.
A More Affordable Approach to Mouth Reconstruction
We love saving our patients money. It’s one of the many things that makes us one of the more popular mouth surgeons in the Cincinnati area. We believe everyone deserves access to affordable oral surgeries and premium dental care from some of the best maxillofacial dental surgeons in town. We take a strategic approach to our cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments that save our patients hundreds of dollars compared to other oral surgeons:
First, we charge only for the amount of anesthesia time needed. Most oral surgeons charge for the full 60 minutes, even though considerably less time is usually required.
Second, we base our fees on a fair and reasonable understanding of our costs and value of the service provided — not the recommended amounts listed in the “Fee Schedule” book which most oral surgery and dental offices use. This alone can save our patients hundreds of dollars. It’s not rocket science to piece together a reasonable price from the actual value of the dental work performed. A lot of dental doctors out there line their pockets with pure profit from overcharging on necessary surgeries. We understand that not everyone is made of money, and that’s why we’re committed to being affordable.
Third, if your dental implants are covered by dental insurance, we do not allow that policy to dictate your needs. Most insurance companies will not cover commonly used extraction codes, and they also will “review” anesthesia coverage. This results in more expensive care that does not keep your comfort in mind. We instead do everything we can to make your experience comfortable and more affordable. That is why we are able to offer more affordable dental implants than you can find from other care providers.
