Restoring Dental Form and Function
Full mouth reconstruction involves comprehensive dental care for patients with severely damaged teeth, affecting both shape and function; when one or both arches of teeth need restoration. Restorations are usually achieved using porcelain crowns and/or porcelain veneers.
Often, the need for full-mouth dentistry stems from issues in the Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) caused by a poor bite. This combination of problems frequently leads to teeth being worn and broken, requiring all of them to be restored. With proper planning and treatment, it is possible to restore teeth to a healthy state, possibly even better than they have ever been.
Proper diagnosis of the problem and planning the treatment are just as important as the treatment itself. Dr. Gioffre uses models, which are 3D wax renderings of the proposed new crowns, and special appliances to ensure that the new bite is made in a position comfortable to the patient.
After finishing the treatment planning phase, the teeth are prepared for the restorations, and temporary restorations are placed. These temporaries resemble the wax models and give the patient a chance to provide final approval on all cosmetic concerns while the new porcelain restorations are being fabricated. This also helps us verify that the bite is comfortable and stable.
Finally, the new restorations are placed, and the patient can smile and function with confidence.