Full Mouth Reconstructions
Completely Restore and Transform your Smile
Drastically change the appearance of your teeth and improve your oral health in Beverly Hills, CA
Full mouth reconstruction is a surgical, sometimes multi-visit process. It is intended to promote the best possible form and function of all teeth in your mouth. The goal is a comprehensive treatment process that merges a patient’s teeth and gums for maximum comfort, function, and aesthetics. This can help you breathe a sigh of relief knowing all of your smile needs are being taken care of.
What is a full mouth reconstruction or restoration?
A full mouth reconstruction is a number of restorative dental procedures that are completed by an experienced dentist such as Dr. Catharine Song, DDS. It includes all the necessary steps for improving your smile, including teeth whitening, bonding, porcelain veneers and crowns. The purpose is to aesthetically restore teeth that were damaged by decay or breakage by replacing them with new, artificial teeth.
Full mouth reconstructions are a very unique and revolutionary way to restore your smile. Full mouth reconstruction is by far the most effective way to rebuild a broken smile caused by missing or deformed teeth (such as losing half of your teeth, or having two or three teeth missing in one arch) This is when a full mouth reconstruction can be so powerful! Each case is different and many variables need to be taken into account when discussing which treatment is best for each individual.
The individualized treatment procedures create the illusion of a new smile or your existing teeth looking better. It helps to give you the confidence to smile with ease and feel good about your entire face again.
What are the different treatment options that make up a full mouth reconstruction?
A full mouth reconstruction is a treatment option that can be done to help improve the smile of your teeth. There are many different treatment options that make up a full mouth reconstruction. These include:
- Crowns: A crown is a cover that is placed over the tooth to restore both form and function
- Bridges: A bridge replaces missing teeth while leaving adjacent teeth undisturbed
- Dentures: Dentures replace missing teeth with replacement teeth made to match your natural smile
- Implants: Dental implants are permanent solutions to fill in gaps in your smile, as well as restore your bite where there were missing teeth
- Teeth Whitening: Popular in-office teeth whitening products like Zoom! Whitening or Opalescence can be used to lift deep-set staining or yellowing from foods or tobacco use.
- Invisalign: Clear aligner therapy like Invisalign can discreetly straighten your teeth, close any gaps, as well as make room for implants or other reconstructive additions to your smile
- Porcelain veneers: Porcelain and composite veneers are super popular in Beverly Hills to protect healthy tooth structure, while giving a beautiful and natural-looking cover and appearance.
- Tooth colored filling material: This treatment can help you fill in areas of decay on your tooth structure, or replace any unsightly metal fillings you may have had in the past
What is the treatment planning process like?
When you visit Dental Implants of Beverly Hills, your first appointment will involve a comprehensive exam of your teeth and gums, x-rays and other diagnostic tests. Dr. Song will analyze all the information hse gathers to create a customized treatment plan that addresses your needs. The advanced imaging technology used in our practice can help Dr. Song detect dental issues that may not be visible with traditional dental tools. These high-resolution digital images can show you any problems we find before treatment begins so that you know what to expect as we move forward with your care plan.
A full mouth reconstruction is the ideal solution when your teeth and gums are severely damaged, missing or in need of repair. Our dental team will begin the process by reviewing your medical history and lifestyle to determine treatment options. A professional assessment of your mouth will be performed to identify any problems with your teeth, gums, jawbone and more. Treatment plans that include some combination of dental implants, crowns and bridges, veneers, gum procedures and more can be used to repair your mouth depending on the severity of damage and existing teeth problems.
Dr. Song is committed to providing her patients with the best possible care and results. She uses advanced technology to capture high resolution digital images of your teeth, gums and smile that reveal the condition of your teeth and jaw. Dr. Song can then explain any dental concerns she finds and the treatment options available to resolve them.
Full Mouth Reconstruction: What To Expect
The full mouth restoration plan is the most effective and efficient way to create a healthy, beautiful smile. Cosmetic dentistry services are completed in phases, beginning with dental implant surgery or the placement of crowns and porcelain veneers. Dr. Song may include treatments to eliminate gingival issues, decay, or signs of infection in your full mouth restoration plan to create a healthy foundation for successful, long-lasting restorative and cosmetic dental work.
Once the necessary foundation of good dental health is established, Dr. Song can begin to discuss restorative and cosmetic procedures that can help you regain your confidence. The emphasis here is always on creating restorations that are beautifully natural-looking and long-lasting. Whether you require dental implants, porcelain veneers, or crowns – Dr. Catherine Song, DDS and her team will walk you through the stages of progress to expect.
After all your orthodontic treatments and restorations are complete, it is important to make sure they are maintained properly to ensure their durability. Dr. Song is attentive to every detail, from the first consultation to the final follow up exam; she works tirelessly to ensure an outstanding final result for you and your Beverly Hills full mouth reconstruction.
Full Mouth Reconstruction FAQs
What are the steps of a full mouth reconstruction?
A full mouth reconstruction is a comprehensive procedure designed to correct an array of issues. It begins with creating a dental bridge or full mouth dentures, and ends with creating porcelain veneers on front teeth. The steps in between involve dental extractions and repositioning remaining teeth for optimal balance, shape and size. During the procedure, Dr. Song may also remove all remaining damaged teeth from your upper and lower jaw, usually leaving just your wisdom teeth. The open spaces are then filled with dental implants and bridges that replace the teeth removed. After the gums have healed, all teeth will be adjusted to their proper positions and again, restorations are placed. In addition to restoring your oral health, this procedure can help restore confidence in smiling and talking freely again.
Does getting a full mouth restoration hurt?
How long do full mouth reconstructions usually last?
Full mouth reconstructions last for the lifetime of the patient if they take good care of their teeth and any added appliances or structures. They were developed by top cosmetic dentists, who consider them among the most beneficial treatment options for aging and discolored teeth. The materials used are strong and resistant to normal wear and tear. You can enjoy your smile with confidence as soon as you leave our office, because a full set of crowns can restore your natural appearance and function. The majority of full mouth reconstructions are completed in 6 months. By the end of the 6 months, your implants will be fully osseointegrated, or “bone-fixed”. It is very rare that they will need to be removed. However, as with any dental restoration, there is always a risk of complications which may require another surgery or additional procedures.
How much do full mouth reconstructions usually cost in Beverly Hills?
A full mouth reconstruction, depending on the type of procedure and the number of teeth being replaced, can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000. A lower cost rehabilitation may include only one or two implants (or even a denture), and so your treatment would be less extensive than if a patient chose a more extensive treatment plan. Patients near Rodeo Drive generally want the highest quality services and materials so they tend to trend to the upper limit of the range.