Full Mouth Reconstructions A full mouth reconstruction is a surgical procedure performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to reconstruct the jaw, teeth, and soft tissue. Full mouth reconstruction may be necessary as a result of injury, congenital disabilities, or tumor removal. The surgery requires careful planning in advance so that the patient can get back to their normal routine as soon as possible. At Greater Ohio Oral & Facial Surgery, we have given a lot of patients the smile of their dreams using this procedure. What Is A Full Mouth Reconstruction?A full mouth reconstruction is a procedure that restores the function and aesthetics of an individual's teeth. It includes removing all decay from every tooth in their mouth with fillings or crowns where necessary. In many cases, this will involve taking orthodontic impressions to ensure that they have nice-looking straight, healthy teeth on which any other dental work can be done if necessary. Reconstruction also means addressing areas such as gum recession by either treating receding gums, grafting tissue onto the exposed roots of teeth, or placing a cap over them to protect them against further damage from sugars and acidic foods in your diet. The next stage after reconstructing the gums would then be to fill any gaps between teeth and the gum line, which are often caused by tooth loss or decay. For example, if a patient has lost one of their incisors (the central front tooth) in an accident, there is the option to replace it with either an implant or denture. Reasons For Getting A Full Mouth ReconstructionA full mouth reconstruction can be done for many reasons. Tooth discoloration, missing teeth, and tooth loss are just some. Prematurely aging gums that recede from the teeth can also make a person's smile or appearance less aesthetically pleasing. Some people may decide to get a full mouth reconstruction because they want to change their bite alignment, which is called orthognathic surgery. This procedure helps correct jaw pain caused by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. How Long Does It Take To Heal?Full mouth reconstructions are a very complicated and delicate procedure. The healing process will vary depending on the type of reconstruction done, each person's ability to heal at different speeds, and their overall health status. It can take anywhere from four months up to one year for a full recovery for someone who has an excellent immune system with no other medical conditions. On average, most people recover within six months. We would recommend wearing a removable appliance such as a loup for about eight weeks after undergoing any kind of surgery like this. Hence, your gums have ample opportunity to seal back together properly without being exposed all the time. When you do remove your appliance, make sure to clean your mouth with hydrogen peroxide, water, and salt each day to help prevent infection. If you have any questions, comments, or would like to schedule a consultation with our team at Greater Ohio Oral & Facial Surgery, please reach out at (380) 261-4130 anytime, and we will be glad to assist in any way we can! |
