A complete dental rehabilitation/full mouth reconstruction involves restoring all or most of the remaining teeth using crown and bridgework or a combination of crowns, bridges and natural tooth structure with the goal of treatment being to restore health, function and aesthetic appearance.  Oral conditions contributing to the need for a full mouth reconstruction include failing dentistry that has been in place for a long period of time and is breaking down, the presence of widespread tooth decay, and significant tooth wear caused by grinding (Bruxism) or erosive components (as in acidic foods, beverages or stomach acid resulting from gastric reflux disease). 

A full mouth reconstruction can also correct for occlusal dysfunction which presents when the path that the teeth take when coming together does not coincide with the movement of the jaw joint thus leading to premature wear and breakdown of the teeth.  

Below are two of Dr. Benting patient cases that demonstrate full mouth rehabilitation.

The first patient had concerns about the upper front teeth breaking down and the overall appearance of his smile. His dental treatment plan included restoring the teeth in the back of the mouth in order to help even out the patient's bite and balance the chewing forces on all the teeth.

Composite bonding had been completed in the past, however the front teeth were starting to crumble as a result of tooth decay.
The modifications to the tooth shape and appearance were made with the temporary restorations in order to assure the desired results in tooth color, length and contour.
The patient was very happy with the improved aesthetics of the final result.

 

The next patient demonstrates various concerns including failing dentistry, tooth wear, and malalignment.  Several of the patient's old dental restorations were breaking down and causing the teeth to fracture. This timely reconstruction likely saved several of the patient's teeth that may have been lost due to fracture and breakage.  

The dental treatment plan included porcelain crowns on all but three teeth, which we were able to reshape and modify to fit with the new restorations.
The reconstruction created a more even bite and balance of chewing forces on all the teeth.  The patient was genuinely excited about the look and function of the treatment outcome.