Full Mouth Reconstruction

Here’s a brief overview of the conditions that may necessitate full mouth reconstruction:

• Severe tooth wear leading to a shortened appearance of teeth and facial wrinkles, resulting in an aged look.
• Bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching), which can cause significant tooth wear.
• Extensive tooth decay and repeated failure of previous dental restorations.
• Trauma from accidents causing multiple tooth fractures or loss.
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affecting jaw function.
• Developmental defects like enamel and dentin abnormalities, making teeth more susceptible to wear and decay.
• Severe gum infections resulting in tooth mobility.
• Dental fluorosis causing tooth discoloration and weakened enamel.
• Severe bone loss around teeth, often seen in chronic smokers.
• Uncontrolled diabetes leading to severe gum disease.
• Oral cancer patients requiring reconstruction of both teeth and jawbone.
• Multiple cavities affecting numerous teeth (rampant caries).
• Congenitally missing teeth or teeth lost due to extractions over time.
• Any combination of the above factors contributing to extensive dental issues.

Full mouth reconstruction: Comprehensive restorative process

Full mouth reconstruction is an extensive restorative process that involves multiple dental procedures, skilled dentists, and advanced restorative materials. The team at The Specialist Dentist, India carries out the treatment in a systematic manner, with the ability to visualize the expected treatment results, which is a technically demanding task for every restorative dentist. This process requires the collaboration of multiple dental professionals and cannot be performed by a single dentist.

For a successful full mouth reconstruction, a team of specialized dentists from various branches of dentistry is crucial. At The Specialist Dentists, India, we have a team of 40 highly experienced dentists with specialized expertise. They collaborate to form a core treatment team tailored to each patient’s needs, ensuring the most effective treatment possible.

Understanding the process

During your initial consultation at Specialist Dentist, our dentist will conduct a thorough examination of your dental condition. If needed, an OPG (full mouth x-ray) can be performed in-house, eliminating the need for you to visit an external diagnostic center. After reviewing the x-ray, the dentist will discuss the recommended treatment plan and its execution. You’ll have the opportunity to address any questions or concerns you may have about the proposed treatment. Additionally, our clinic provides access to specialized doctors from various branches who are readily available for further consultation.

The dentist may also take impressions and photographs of your teeth. These records, along with radiographs and models, will be used by our team of doctors to carefully analyze your case and develop a tailored treatment plan. Our goal is to restore not only the function but also the appearance and alignment of your teeth, ensuring comprehensive care.

What are the procedures involved in Full dental reconstruction?

As previously discussed, full dental reconstruction comprises various dental procedures. Some of these include:

• Dental implants for missing teeth
• Root canal therapy for severe tooth decay
• Crowns and bridges over the implants or root canal treated teeth
• Simple extractions for mobile teeth and surgical extractions for impacted or grossly decayed teeth.Extractions for loose teeth and surgical removal for impacted or extensively decayed teeth
• Dental veneers for discolored teeth
• Full coverage crowns for heavily worn teeth
• Periodontal surgeries to address severe gum disease and establish a stable base
• Temporary crowns and bridges to get accustomed to the future artificial prosthesis in the oral cavity.

What if all the teeth are missing in the oral cavity?

In cases of complete tooth loss, dental implants are the preferred option for securing a fixed, full set of permanent teeth. Traditional implant techniques involve attaching permanent teeth to the implants after a waiting period of three to six months following implant placement. However, this approach has drawbacks such as prolonged treatment duration and the potential need for costly surgical procedures like sinus lifts and bone augmentations, especially if bone density is inadequate.

Dr. Akashdeep Sarkar, a renowned implantologist and director at The Specialist Dentist, India, offers a simple implant technique to restore your smile and confidence in just 48 hours.

He specializes in implant placement using the pinhole technique, which minimizes bleeding and postoperative pain. He has successfully treated many cases with compromised bone support, ensuring thorough follow-up and avoiding postoperative complications.

Dr. Akashdeep Sarkar uses two-piece cortical implants that rely on support from basal bone rather than crestal bone, as seen in conventional implant techniques. This approach helps mitigate the risk of crestal bone resorption over time, ensuring long-term stability and durability of the implants.

Cost of Full Dental Reconstruction in India

The cost of full dental reconstruction in India varies depending on several factors, including:

Method of implantation technique:

• Conventional Implant and delayed loading using two-piece/three-piece crestal implants
• Immediate loading using two-piece and single piece cortical implants.

The number of implants used:

• Single or multiple implants depending on the number of teeth missing
• All on Four, All on Six/Eight for completely edentulous

Type of prostheses chosen:

• Screw-retained crown
• Cement retained crown
• Removable hybrid denture

The material of crown selected:

• Metal ceramic
• Full ceramic
• Zirconia

Others

Root Canal Treatments(laser assisted rotary and manual), Teeth Removal, Gum surgeries(manual and laser), etc.

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