I NEED ALL OF MY TEETH FIXED
I need all of my teeth fixed
Often, dental problems can run deeper than cosmetics. Reconstructions address the general health, the bite, missing teeth and create a beautiful smile.
Overview
If you feel you need all of your teeth fixed, this can mean a few different things in terms of actual treatment, and it can be hard to make this diagnosis yourself. However, if you suffer from one or more of the following issues, then you may consider full mouth reconstruction:
- Heavily broken down or decayed teeth
- Loose teeth or multiple missing teeth
- Chronic gum and bone disease
- Chronic jaw and bite problems
How long does treatment normally take?
- Full mouth reconstruction – 6 weeks – 12 months.
- All-on-4 – 3-4 weeks of planning, then a new set of teeth is inserted within 4 days.
How long does treatment last?
- All-on-4 – With good oral hygiene you can expect your All-on-4 implants to last a lifetime, with the bridge to be replaced after 7 years.
- Single Dental Implant – Implant usually lasts permanently, with the implant crown to be replaced every 10-15 years.
- Porcelain Reconstructive Work – 10-15 years.
Does it hurt?
- Patients are often surprised by the lack of pain during All-on-4 or full mouth reconstruction treatment. Most of the time, patients undergoing this treatment have suffered with pain for a significant period and removing the infected, damaged teeth can be a relief. You can expect some swelling and bruising during your surgery week for All-on-4 treatment, but we provide plenty of advice and tools to help you through that time.
Treatment Options
Given the variety of causes for a full teeth replacement, there are a number of solutions available. Of course, every case is different – this is merely an overview of some of the procedures that can be involved when fixing all of someone’s teeth.
- All-on-4 treatment (complete replacement)
- Full mouth reconstruction – using a combination of dental implants and porcelain veneers
Full Mouth Reconstruction: John’s Story
John came to see us to improve the aesthetics of his smile, fix his bite and replace some pre-existing dental work. Watch John’s Story: