When is Full Mouth Rehabilitation Needed?

Correcting TMJ and achieving a healthy smile can be a life-changing experience. Click the button below to watch our patient “smile makeover “ videos and learn how the full mouth restoration process could benefit your smile and TMJ needs. Our patients often report:

• Relief from chronic pain and achieving a pain free smile
• Empowerment and confidence in their smile.
• Improved function, allowing them to enjoy daily life without pain.
• Enhanced quality of life, from better sleep to more effective chewing.

Full Mouth Reconstruction involves carefully planned procedures to restore or replace damaged, missing teeth, or misaligned teeth. The goal is to improve jaw function, appearance, and bite alignment while addressing TMJ-related concerns and misaligned bites. This personalized restorative dentistry often includes the following components:

• Crowns to restore damaged or worn teeth.
• Bridges to fill gaps caused by missing teeth.
• Veneers for aesthetic enhancements.
• Dental implants for durable tooth replacements.
• Orthodontics to improve bite and jaw alignment.

Every plan is tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient, ensuring an optimal outcome.

Temporomandibular joint disorder is often linked to dental issues such as misalignment, lost teeth, crooked teeth, teeth grinding, or poor bite structure. Full mouth reconstruction addresses these underlying causes, offering benefits like:

1. Correcting Bite Misalignments. A balanced bite reduces stress on the TMJ, minimizing pain and discomfort while addressing misaligned bites.
2. Restoring Missing Teeth. Replacing missing teeth helps maintain jaw stability. and prevent shifting that aggravates TMJ issues, protecting adjacent teeth and supporting overall dental health.
3. Enhancing Aesthetics and Face Balance. Properly placed teeth support facial structure, creating a balanced and proportionate look while improving overall confidence.
4. Improving Airway Space. Correct alignment can increase airway space, enhancing breathing and reducing sleep-related issues like apnea.

1. Initial Consultation
   • Assessment. Comprehensive evaluations of your dental health, including jaw motion, gum tissue health, and overall bite alignment. We examine the upper and lower jaws, patient's teeth, and tooth structure to identify issues like worn down teeth or teeth grinding.
   • Imaging & Photographs. X-rays, 3D scans, and posture analysis to assess TMJ position, airway, and teeth alignment.
   • Muscle Testing. Advanced muscle analysis of facial muscles ensures the most relaxed and balanced jaw position is achieved.
2. Customized Treatment Planning
   • A personalized plan, often including dental crowns, dental implants, and orthodontics, is developed based on your needs and multiple dental issues. Our mouth restoration approach focuses on preserving natural teeth whenever possible while addressing worn teeth and lost teeth.
   • A detailed timeline ensures you know what to expect every step of the way.
3. Treatment Procedures
   • Preparation. Creating temporary crowns to test alignment and esthetics. Testing your bite through a TMJ orthotic ensures pain reduction before permanent crowns are placed.
   • Final Placement. Custom-crafted crowns or restorations are fitted, ensuring function, comfort, and aesthetics align perfectly.