Having straight, white, and healthy teeth improves your confidence and appearance and makes you comfortable socializing with others. Conversely, decayed and misaligned teeth often affect your self-esteem and may affect your social interactions. Besides your teeth aesthetics, some dental problems such as tooth loss affect functionality. For instance, if you’re missing several teeth, it influences your speech and the foods you eat. The good news is that full mouth reconstruction Irvine can help restore the functionality and aesthetics of teeth. It is essential to note that full mouth dental reconstruction procedures are different, addressing specific problems. Below are the various processes involved in full mouth dental reconstruction.

Dental implants

Dental implants are an excellent option for patients with one or more missing teeth. They are screw-like posts made of titanium, which oral surgeons embed in the jawbone. After several months, the titanium post fuses with the jawbone and becomes a permanent part of the mouth. A crow is usually placed over the implant to restore the aesthetics. Implants are strong and durable and can even last a lifetime. They are also comfortable and allow you to eat any food. Additionally, they are the only tooth loss remedy that prevents bone loss.

Veneers

Veneers are thin, custom-made shells placed on the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance. Dental professionals use veneers to fix several problems, including discolorations, chipped teeth, broken teeth, gaps in the teeth, and smaller than average teeth. Some people only need one veneer, but others get up to eight to create an even and symmetrical appearance. Most veneers are made out of porcelain or composite resin; your specialist may help you choose the right one. Although veneers are generally safe, they are not good for patients with gum disease and cavities. You may need treatment before getting veneers if you have such dental issues.

Crowns

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped covering that you place over a tooth to restore strength, shape, and size and improve its appearance. You may need a crown to cover a dental implant, protect a weak tooth, make a cosmetic modification, or restore a broken tooth. A crown requires two visits to your dentist, one where they will examine and prepare the tooth. During this visit, the dentist uses x-ray imaging to analyze the roots of the teeth and surrounding bone. If the tooth receiving the crown has extensive decay, your dentist will suggest getting a root canal treatment first.

The dentists will make the impression of your tooth using digital scanners and create a custom crown. For the second visit, your dentist cements the crown in place.

Dentures

Dentures are false teeth made of acrylic, metal, or nylon and fit snuggly over the gums. Dentists recommend full dentures for patients who need to replace all their upper and lower teeth and partial dentures to replace one or a few missing teeth. Unlike dental implants, they are removable and don’t require surgery. Dentures are an alternative for patients who cannot get implants, such as individuals with diabetes.

Consult your dentist at Smile by Design Dental Group to learn how you can benefit from full mouth reconstruction.