Full Mouth Rehabilitation

If you experience any of the following, you could be a candidate for full mouth rehabilitation:

• TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome)
• Frequent Headaches or Migraines
• Unexplained Loose Teeth
• Teeth Are Worn, Chipped or Cracked
• Dental Restorations Which Frequently Crack, Chip or Break
• Pain or Soreness Around Jaw Joints
• Pain in Teeth That Seems to Move Around
• Facial, Neck, Shoulder and/or Back Pain
• Clicking or Grating Sounds in Jaw Joints
• Limited Jaw Movement or a Locking Jaw
• Unexplained Numbness in Fingers and Arms
• Unexplained Congestion or Stuffiness in Ears
• Experience Vertigo

It involves:

• Full Mouth X-rays.
• General Dentistry like Restorations of teeth.
• Performing procedures like crowns, bridges & veneers.
• Treating the gums & prophylactic teeth cleaning.
• Performing root canal treatments.
• Implants or bridges for missing teeth.
• Taking Impressions of your mouth to make diagnostic models.
• Pre-treatment photographs.
• Placement of temporary restorations so that u become accustomed to new teeth and bite.

Need for full mouth rehab may result from:

• Teeth that have been lost by trauma
• Teeth that have been fractured or injured
• Teeth that have become severely worn as a result of acid-erosion (foods, beverages) or teeth grinding.
• Ongoing complain from jaw pains, muscle & headache pain requiring adjustments to the bite.

Examination Criteria

Teeth: The condition of your teeth will determine what restorative procedures may be needed, such as porcelain veneers or full-coverage crowns, inlays or onlays, bridges or implants restored with a crown. In particular, your dentist will make note of any cavities and decay, tooth wear, cracks, short/long teeth, root canal issues and any tooth movement.

Periodontal (gum) tissues: If your gums are not healthy, you will most likely need scaling and root planing to treat periodontal disease. You may require more intensive treatments from a periodontist to ensure that your newly reconstructed teeth will have a solid foundation. Such treatments could involve soft tissue or bone grafts to build up your gums and underlying jaw bone. Your dentist will look for deep pockets, excessive or insufficient gum tissue, periodontal disease and bone density irregularities.

Temporomandibular joints, jaw muscles and occlusion: A stable bite – one in which you are not in pain when you close your mouth or chew and one that does not cause wear or destruction of your teeth – is important to your overall oral health. Occlusal changes need to be taken into consideration when your dentist plans your restorations. In fact, you may require orthodontics or some other type of treatment (night guard or bite reprogramming orthotic) to correct occlusion before additional restorative procedures can be performed.

Esthetics: The color, shape, size and proportion of your teeth, and how they appear in relation to your gums, lips, mouth, side profile and face, are also important factors in full mouth reconstruction