Dental problems can be incredibly disruptive. Whether the condition of your teeth has led to severe functionality issues, aesthetic problems, or pain, Dr. Adrianne Koster at Locust Valley Dentists is here to help when more than just a couple of teeth need to be addressed. Our practice offers life-changing full mouth rehabilitation procedures to patients in Locust Valley, NY, helping to restore their confidence, comfort, and overall oral health.
What is Full Mouth Rehabilitation?
When you’ve experienced extensive tooth loss, severe decay, or trauma, you may require more than just braces, fillings, and minor procedures to restore the health of your teeth and mouth. Full mouth rehabilitation is a series of procedures that restore the health and function of our teeth over time by addressing current issues and taking steps to prevent future ones from occurring. This comprehensive approach to dentistry uses a combination of treatments to facilitate a complete overhaul of the mouth, restoring a healthy and attractive smile.
What Treatments Are Used for Full Mouth Rehabilitation?
Full mouth rehabilitation requires more intensive treatments than a routine cleaning or filling. The treatments are designed to restore the integrity of damaged teeth or replace teeth that are missing altogether and can include the following:
Tooth Extractions
Sometimes, to improve our teeth’ health, we have to remove them when they are too damaged or decayed to be repaired. Tooth extractions play a large role in full mouth rehabilitation, especially when the individual is experiencing near-total decay or damage. Tooth extractions make space for additional procedures that make up full mouth rehabilitation treatment plans like dental implants or dentures.
Dental Implants
After a damaged or decayed tooth is extracted, a dental implant can be placed in the space that remains. Dental implants are installed directly into the jawbone with titanium screws. Next, a prosthetic tooth is secured to the implant. Implants can replace singular teeth, groups of teeth with the use of dental bridges or an entire mouth of teeth with implant-supported dentures.
Dental Crowns
When a tooth does not require complete extraction but no longer has a stable structure, either due to damage, decay, or a repair procedure, a dental crown will be used to restore the shape, size, and appearance of the tooth. A dental crown is custom-made to cover the damaged part of the tooth and is cemented into place using a tooth-colored material.
Dentures
When damage is too extensive to save all or even a majority of the teeth, dentures are used to bring back your healthy smile. Dentures are an option when the quality of your jawbone cannot support dental implants or other invasive techniques. Dentures are a removable option that can replace the totality of your top and bottom teeth or a majority of the teeth.
The Transformative Power of Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Full-mouth rehabilitation from Dr. Koster and the incredible team at Locust Valley Dentists is second to none. We understand the devastating impact of dental issues on one’s self-image and daily life. We recognize the ability of full-mouth rehabilitation to transform lives by creating stunning, confident, and radiant smiles.
Schedule a Consultation
To learn more about full mouth restoration at Locust Valley Dentists and if this procedure can lead you toward a more confident and comfortable life, schedule a consultation with Dr. Adrianne Koster today. Visit our website to fill out an online contact form and get started.
