Full Mouth Reconstruction: Dental Implants From An Oral Surgeon

Full Mouth Reconstruction Brooklyn, NY

The process of a full mouth reconstruction uses restorations like dental implants to replace missing teeth and restore their function. Implants are screws or rods that are inserted into a person's jaw by an oral surgeon. They serve as a foundation for dental restorations like crowns, dentures or bridges.

Dental implants serve as artificial teeth roots and they help to prevent the bone tissue loss that normally occurs when a missing tooth is not replaced. Implants are a highly-recommended long-term solution for missing teeth as they look, function and feel like real teeth. To make things better, implants do not require any special care so the patient does not have to make any changes to their daily routine long-term, making this quite different from other full mouth reconstruction procedures.  

How implants are used during a full mouth reconstruction

Dental implants are often made out of titanium, which is a biocompatible material. The implant is given up to six months to fuse with the patient's jawbone tissues in a process called osseointegration. The union of the implant and bone tissues leads to a solid and durable foundation for the restoration that will be attached to the implant. To end the full mouth reconstruction, the dental implant will hold the artificial tooth in place the same way a real tooth's root would. Additionally, the dental implant will transfer bite forces into the jaw to stimulate it, just like a real tooth's root would.

Dental implants can be broken down into three main parts. 

  • The implant: This is the screw or rod that is placed in the person's jaw. The oral surgeon does this by drilling a hole into the jawbone. The hole is barely big enough to fit the implant. It is pushed into the hole until the bone tissues around it hold it in place. It is then given time to fuse with these bone tissues.
  • The abutment: An abutment is a metal connector that is used to support the restoration. It is attached to the implant and the restoration or replacement tooth. Abutments are placed once fusing takes place. 
  • The restoration: The third component of an implant is the restoration that is attached to it. Crowns are used when the implant is used to only replace one tooth, while dentures or bridges might be used if the patient has multiple missing teeth. The restoration completes the full mouth reconstruction process.

Some patients who need a full mouth reconstruction have already lost most of their real teeth and this makes them great candidates for implant-supported dentures. This involves installing four to six implants on each half of the jaw and using them to hold dentures in place. This gives denture wearers a more comfortable experience.

Replace missing teeth

There are so many options to replace missing teeth and dental implants are one of the most popular ways, especially during a full mouth reconstruction. Missing teeth can lead to other issues like bone tissue loss and misalignments if a replacement process does not take place.

Any questions and concerns should be addressed by an oral surgeon. Reach out today to get started!

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