What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Full Mouth Reconstruction with dental Implants?

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Is there a higher rate of complication with implants? Does the procedure take longer than other options?

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

If you have an option between a full mouth reconstruction with teeth or implants you should probably opt for teeth.Implants are excellent restorations but the process of removing all your health teeth can lead to adverse changes in your brain due to brain cells in the trigeminal Nervous System dying after extractionsIra L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMOChair, Alliance of TMD OrganizationsDiplomat, American Academy of Pain ManagementDiplomat, American Board of Dental Sleep MedicineRegent & Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular OrthopedicsBoard Eligible, American Academy of CranioFacial PainDental Section Editor, Sleep & Health JournalMember, American Equilibration SocietyMember, Academy of Applied Myofunctional SciencesThinkBetterLife.com

Edgard El Chaar, DDS · Answer

Reconstructing a full dentition with dental implants has been well documented for the last two and half decades.It is one of the wonders of dental implants and a life changing experience for the patient, but it is a very elaborate, intricate procedure from treatment planning point of view. it is very essential to have a restorative and surgical team that work greatly together, very experienced in the reconstruction and most importantly in the occlusion (commonly known as the bite). The latest can either  make the case or turn it into a nightmare....

	find the right people and enjoy this life changing experience....

	Edgard El Chaar, DDS, MS. 

	Diplomateof the American Board of Periodontology

Michael J. Thomas, DDS · Answer

Every case is different especially when it comes to full mouth cases. Bridgework can be done in two weeks from start to finish and they have been around for 100 years so they are the quickest. But they come with certain restrictions regarding hygiene and keeping them clean. Implants are placed surgically then the healing will take about 3 months after that. The 3 months can be challenging due to the temporary flipper that is usually needed. Its up to you and your dentist as to which choice is best for you.

Peter Mann, DDS · Answer

Without first evaluating your unique situation it&rsquo;s difficult to discuss your options.  How long your specific case will take depends on whether you need significant bone grafting or sinus augmentation.  In general implants are a terrific way to replace missing teeth.  It&rsquo;s one of the most predictable procedures available in dentistry.  

	Some of my happiest patients are the ones who had full mouth rehabilitation with dental implants.  Many have told me it changed their life. Good Luck!

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

Great question Daniel. The reason implants are so highly desirable for full mouth reconstruction is that implants allow us to reconstruct a mouth as near to what God gave the patient originally as we can get given current technology. Implants allow us to do so many things that allow us to reconstruct a mouth that is not only beautiful, but highly functional. 

	Good luck!

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