10/02/2018 10:26
Our patients with multiple dental issues are often a good candidate for what is known as a full mouth reconstruction or dental reconstruction. Occasionally, these terms alarm patients because they sound extreme. However, during a dental reconstruction, our dentist is using several dental techniques at the same time to create the smile of your dreams.
Before your reconstruction begins, our dentist in North Hollywood evaluates you to see what areas you would like us to alter and then creates a care plan. Every patient has their own unique strategy based on the planned procedures. There are numerous combinations of treatments used in a reconstruction. These include:
• Bridges
• Dental Crowns
• Dental Fillings
• Dental Implants
• Dental Veneers
• Dentures
• Inlays
• Onlays
• Orthodontics or Invisalign
• Periodontal Treatments
• Whitening
It is essential for you to note that a dental reconstruction is a time- consuming process. The determining factor that guides how long your dental reconstruction takes is the procedures our dentist has planned. Some treatments such as dental fillings, some minor periodontal treatments, crowns, and veneers, will each take a short amount of time from start to finish.
Another consideration that governs the time frame of your reconstruction experience is how your body responds to various dental work. For example, if dental implants are a part of your reconstruction all progress stops until the titanium screws fuse to your jaw bone. Because every patient heals at their own pace, we are not able to give a specific timetable regarding how long this should take. Another treatment that is time-consuming is orthodontic treatment. Teeth move at their own rate of speed, and nothing can force the process to go faster.
Maintaining regular visits to our office is vital during your dental reconstruction. Our dentist will need to see you at regular intervals to check your progress or make any adjustments based on how your teeth are responding to treatment.
If you have multiple dental issues, a reconstruction may be the best way for you to get a fresh start. Feel free to contact our office to schedule an appointment.
