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Sewickley’s Trusted Experts in Full Mouth Reconstruction
When multiple dental problems affect most or all of your teeth, simple fixes no longer suffice. Years of wear, trauma, decay, or gum disease can leave you with a mouth full of compromised teeth that impact not just your appearance but your ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. The complexity of these combined issues might feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure where to even begin your journey back to oral health.
South Hills Dental Arts’ Sewickley location provides comprehensive restorative dentistry that addresses all aspects of your oral health simultaneously. Our 35 years of experience in full mouth reconstruction, combined with our ability to provide all treatments under one roof, means you won’t need referrals to multiple specialists. Using advanced Digital Smile Design and 3D imaging technology, we create a detailed roadmap for your reconstruction that prioritizes both function and aesthetics.
Understanding Full Mouth Reconstruction
Full mouth reconstruction involves rebuilding or restoring all teeth in both upper and lower jaws through a coordinated treatment approach. This process goes beyond cosmetic improvements to address functional problems, including bite alignment, jaw joint health, and gum disease.
Unlike cosmetic procedures that focus primarily on appearance, full mouth reconstruction prioritizes restoring proper oral function while creating a beautiful smile. The process combines multiple procedures, including dental crowns, bridges, dental implants, veneers, orthodontics, and periodontal therapy. Our comprehensive capabilities ensure all elements work together harmoniously for long-lasting results.
Each reconstruction is completely customized based on your specific oral health needs, aesthetic goals, and lifestyle factors. The complexity requires exceptional planning and coordination, with every aspect carefully considered from individual tooth position to overall bite relationship. Our team manages every phase of your reconstruction, ensuring continuity of care throughout treatment.
Identifying Reconstruction Candidates
Full mouth reconstruction benefits patients with extensive dental damage from various causes. Common candidates include individuals with severely worn teeth from grinding or acid erosion, multiple missing teeth affecting bite and function, numerous large fillings that are failing, advanced decay affecting most teeth, or severe gum disease with bone loss.
Trauma victims who’ve experienced facial injuries often require reconstruction to restore both function and appearance. Patients who’ve avoided dental care for extended periods frequently need comprehensive treatment to address accumulated problems. Medical conditions or treatments that affect oral health may also necessitate reconstructive procedures.
Age doesn’t determine candidacy for reconstruction. We’ve successfully treated patients from their 30s to their 80s. What matters most is your overall health, commitment to the process, and desire to improve your oral condition. During consultation, we evaluate whether reconstruction is appropriate for your specific situation.
Comprehensive Assessment Process
Your reconstruction journey begins with a thorough evaluation using advanced diagnostic technology. Our 3D X-ray systems capture detailed images of teeth, jaw bones, and joints, while intraoral cameras document each tooth’s condition. Tekscan digital bite analysis reveals how your teeth interact and distribute chewing forces.
We evaluate jaw joints for TMJ disorders, assess gum and bone health for periodontal disease, and review medical history for conditions affecting treatment. This comprehensive data collection allows us to understand not just what needs repair but why problems developed initially. Understanding root causes helps create lasting solutions rather than temporary fixes.
During evaluation, we discuss your goals, concerns, and expectations. Some patients prioritize function and comfort, while others have specific aesthetic objectives. Understanding your priorities helps create a treatment plan delivering the outcomes most important to you. We also consider timeline and budget factors to develop a realistic plan fitting your lifestyle.
Digital Treatment Planning
Digital Smile Design technology creates a virtual blueprint of your final results before beginning treatment. This allows you to preview your new smile and provide input on aesthetics. We can adjust tooth shape, size, and color in the digital design until you’re completely satisfied, then use this blueprint to guide every procedure.
The treatment plan considers practical factors like minimizing appointments, coordinating procedures for efficiency, and ensuring you maintain functional teeth throughout treatment. We may create detailed temporary restorations serving as a “test drive” for your final reconstruction, allowing adjustments before creating the permanent restoration.
Treatment Sequencing and Options
Creating your reconstruction plan requires careful consideration of multiple factors. We establish a stable foundation by treating any active gum disease first, as healthy gums and adequate bone support are essential for long-term success. Next, we address urgent issues like infections or unsalvageable teeth.
The sequence of restorative procedures is carefully planned to achieve optimal results efficiently. Treatment building blocks include various restorative options selected based on your specific needs. Dental crowns restore severely damaged teeth, providing strength and a natural appearance. When teeth are missing, dental implants offer the most stable, long-lasting replacement option.
For patients missing all teeth in an arch, All-on-4 dental implants provide a fixed, permanent solution functioning like natural teeth. This approach uses four strategically placed implants to support a full arch of teeth, reducing surgery and healing time. When teeth are salvageable but misaligned, clear aligners can reposition them before final restorations.
Managing Complex Reconstruction Cases
Complex reconstructions often require addressing multiple issues simultaneously. Patients with severe wear from grinding need restored teeth plus treatment for underlying bruxism. This might involve creating a new bite position more comfortable for the jaw joints, followed by protective night guards, preventing future damage.
When bone loss from periodontal disease or long-term tooth loss complicates treatment, we may recommend bone grafting to rebuild support for implants. Our use of Plasma Rich Growth Factors accelerates healing and improves outcomes for these procedures. TMJ disorders often accompany complex dental problems, so we integrate TMJ therapy into reconstruction plans when needed.
Some patients require combinations of surgical and non-surgical treatments. We coordinate all treatment phases, ensuring continuity of care and consistent results. Our ability to provide everything from extractions to implants to final restorations means better communication between treatment phases and superior outcomes.
Timeline Considerations
Full mouth reconstruction typically spans several months to over a year, depending on complexity. We divide treatment into phases, allowing healing between major procedures and spreading costs over time if needed. Phases might include initial disease control and stabilization, surgical procedures like extractions and implant placement, orthodontic alignment if necessary, and final restorative work.
Throughout the process, we ensure you never go without teeth. Temporary restorations maintain appearance and function during treatment, allowing you to continue normal activities. These temporaries also serve as prototypes for final restorations, allowing us to refine aesthetics and function before creating permanent teeth.
Investment Value and Long-term Benefits
Full mouth reconstruction represents a significant investment in your health, function, and quality of life. While costs vary based on the procedures required, we work with you to maximize insurance benefits and offer financing options. Consider that reconstruction addresses current problems while preventing future complications that could prove more costly.
The value extends beyond financial considerations. Patients consistently report life-changing improvements, including the ability to eat favorite foods again, improved speech and confidence, elimination of chronic pain, better overall health from proper nutrition, and enhanced professional opportunities. The comprehensive nature means you’re investing in long-term solutions rather than repeated treatments.
People with healthy, attractive smiles are perceived as more successful and trustworthy. The impact on career advancement and social relationships can be substantial. When you consider years of benefit from reconstruction, the investment often proves to be one of the best decisions patients make for overall well-being.
Maintaining Your Reconstructed Smile
The transformation following full mouth reconstruction extends far beyond oral health. Patients report feeling years younger, with renewed energy and enthusiasm. The ability to eat comfortably means better nutrition and a more enjoyable meal experience. Clear speech enhances professional presentations and social interactions. The absence of chronic pain improves sleep quality and daily comfort.
Maintaining your reconstruction requires commitment to excellent oral hygiene and regular professional care. We provide detailed instructions for caring for your new teeth and schedule regular checkups to monitor oral health. With proper maintenance, your reconstructed smile can last for decades, providing an excellent return on your investment.
Our team celebrates your reconstruction journey with you, from initial consultation through final reveal of your new smile. The relationships we build with reconstruction patients are particularly special, as we share in the life-changing transformation that comprehensive treatment provides.
Begin Your Reconstruction Journey With South Hills Dental Arts
Your oral health impacts your overall well-being more than you might realize. Don’t let complex dental problems diminish your quality of life any longer. At South Hills Dental Arts’ Sewickley location, we have the experience, technology, and compassion to guide you through comprehensive reconstruction, drawing on 35 years of experience serving Pittsburgh-area communities.
Start with our free virtual consultation to explore your reconstruction options without pressure. Send us photos and information about your dental concerns, and our treatment coordinators will provide a personalized video response outlining potential approaches. Contact us today at (412) 725-9939 or through our contact form to schedule your comprehensive evaluation. Visit our homepage to learn more about how South Hills Dental Arts transforms smiles and lives throughout the Sewickley area with advanced full mouth reconstruction.
