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The existing teeth are usually restored for crowns while missing teeth positions are prepared to have dental implants or fixed dental bridges.

Both dental implants and fixed bridges are permanent fixed tooth replacement options. Many dentists will tell you that a dental implant is a much better option and that is true. To explain why this is true we would need an additional article for that.

In the case where there are no teeth missing, Full Mouth Reconstruction is similar to Full Mouth Crowns because every single tooth would be fully covered with a crown. Full Mouth Cosmetic Reconstruction is also termed as Full Mouth Veneers or Full Mouth Dental Veneers by most. In reality we dentists refrain from veneering every single tooth in the mouth. Generally the teeth that are visible within the smile zone are indicated for dental veneers. In situations where all the teeth are missing and implants with fixed restorations are the restorative option, this process refers to Full Mouth Implants or Full Mouth Dental Implants.

Therefore Full Mouth Reconstruction can involve dental veneers, crowns, dental implants, fixed dental bridges or any combination of any of these restorative options. In any case, all existing teeth are altered and thus the bite dynamics and mechanics can be altered.

The most common reasons for Full Mouth Reconstruction or Full Mouth Rehabilitation are:

1-      Missing teeth:

When all or most of the teeth are missing to the point that the existing bite is inadequate, Full Mouth Reconstruction can be a restorative option.

2-      Severe wear of tooth structure:

Sometimes long term strong grinding habits can lead to wear and loss of up to 50% or more of the structure of teeth. In this case the original bite is where the patient tends to over close to force the teeth to touch since most of the teeth height is reduced and missing due to wear. In this case Full Mouth Reconstruction can certainly bring the bite back to the original height and restore the bite mechanics to a much more favorable situation.

3-      Severe Decay or Cavities:

When all or most of the teeth in the mouth are severely decayed to the point where most of the tooth structure is affected, Full Mouth Reconstruction is indicted where the teeth are restored with full mouth crowns.

4-      Bite Correction:

When the bite correction attempts have been exhausted through orthodontic means and when the orthodontist feels that further bite correction is required but can only accomplished with restorative means, Full Mouth Reconstruction can be an option.

This summarizes the major reasons for Full Mouth Rehabilitation or Full Mouth Reconstruction.

When choosing a dentist for Full Mouth Reconstruction, second opinions are important. The experience of dentists and level of clinical skill varies, just like most professions. It is important that you choose a dentist who possesses a deep understanding of bite mechanics and dental aesthetics. Bite complication is the most common complication after Full Mouth Reconstruction, generally due to inadequate bite dynamics.

Locally, Full Mouth Reconstruction Portland, there are several highly qualified dentists who are well capable of adequately restoring the entire mouth. At places like Dental Dynamics (a general dentist in Portland, OR) a thorough consultation and analysis of the current bite is conducted and the entire mouth is restored with custom lab made temporary restorations that look and mimic the final restoration. These temporary restorations are worn for 2-3 months to make sure the bite mechanics are adequate for the long run.

When making such a large investment toward your oral health, you want to make sure that your dentist stands behind his or her work. Make sure that there is some kind of warranty on the dental work.Sometimes you’ll even get lucky at places like Dental Dynamics, Full Mouth Rehabilitation cases have a five year warranty.

One of the first Cone beam CT scans has been introduced to Portland, Oregon by Dental Dynamics PC. Dental Dynamics is a local general dental practice focusing on providing the latest in dental innovation and technology in the areas of implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and sedation dentistry.  Dental Dynamics is credited with the installation of the first and most accurate Cone Beam CT or “CBCT” scan technology of its kind “Prexion”.  While I-Cat was introduced few months prior to Prexion, Prexion has been recognized for providing the most accurate 3D images of any CBCT in the industry.

“If a particular dental technology can enhance our ability to make dental procedures more predictable, successful and comfortable for our patients, we will certainly integrate it into our practices.  We do not let dental insurance and third party payers dictate our decisions when it comes to patient’s care. Our reputation is built on genuine passion and providing dentistry to those who expect more and the best in quality. CBCT technology allows for much more successful dental implants in Portland. ” Dr Saleh, General Dentist and President of Dental Dynamics PC.

This CBCT technology allows for accurate planning and measurement of dental implants away from nerves, veins, sinuses and other vital structures prior and during the actual surgery.  This reduces the complications associated with dental implant surgery.

In addition this new technology paved the way for Computerized Implant Placement Surgery or Computer Guided Implant Placement with DICOM integrating file software.  Dentists utilizing computer guided implant placements can place dental implants in Portland and elsewhere, utilizing this technology safely and with fewer complications than traditional methods and planning of dental implants Portland.

Dental Dynamics utilizes Computer Guided Implant Surgery or Computer Guided Dental Placement routinely. Dental implants in Portland are placed at Dental Dynamics in the following sequence:

1-      A CT scan is taken on the patient.

2-      The CT scan is uploaded to a dental implant placement computer software “ Simplant , Nobel Guide and Implant Logic software are among the most popular”

3-      The digital implant placement surgery is performed where the implants are placed with the exact size, depth and length of implant avoiding all vital structures.   The software also allows for the planning and simulation of the final restoration of the dental implant.

4-      The image is sent to a dental lab where a surgical guide is made from acrylic, with a carefully positioned cylindrical opening that directs the implant drill into similar directions. The depth and size of the implant is placed digitally on the computer.

5-      The surgical guide is utilized during the surgery to accurately place the implants. Due to the high degree of accuracy, Flapless “no gum tissue incision “can be utilized in certain cases allowing for faster recovery and less post-operative discomfort after surgery.

6-      This technology also allowed for the fabrication of the temporary or permanent restoration to be delivered at the same day. The process is referred to as Teeth-in-a-day which patented by “Nobel Biocare“ a leading dental implant manufacturer.

Dental implants Portland by Dental Dynamics is helping change the way we think about the dental implant surgery process. Implant dentistry in Portland, and the rest of the country, is traditionally focused on utilizing Panoramic X-rays for the planning of the dental implant surgery in the vast majority of cases. In some practices this traditional technology is still being utilized due to the initial high cost investment of integrating Cone Beam CT scan into the dental practice.  Panoramic X-rays inherently have 25% inaccuracy in the image which translates to a less predictable outcome especially when multiple dental implant placements are planned simultaneously. The surgery process is changing to a more comfortable and predictable implant placement surgery and ultimately a more successful restorative outcome.  Dental Dynamics in Portland has placed safety and accuracy paramount which allows them to guarantee dental implant integration and success. Learn more about this technology by visiting Dental Dynamics. For a limited time they are offering a free consultation that includes the CBCT scan analysis.