Building your smile

At David Madruga, one of the most comprehensive and complex dental procedures which we carry out is full mouth rehabilitation in Marylebone. Whilst this may be – on some level – one of the most complex procedures we offer, it is also by far one of the most rewarding, as it allows us to completely build up and restore a patient’s smile in a way which is entirely unique to them. We strive to restore both their ability to chew, smile and eat freely, as well as renew their self-esteem and confidence through this method of treatment.

Consultation and consideration

Typically, those who are considering full mouth rehabilitation in Marylebone must initially carry out a consultation period with one of our specialists here at David Madruga. As full mouth rehabilitation treatment is generally opted for by those who are missing an entire set of teeth, there are particular precautions which must be taken prior to beginning the restorative treatments. One of the most important of these being the strength and health of the patient’s gums. Any signs of gingivitis or periodontal disease must first be addressed, as well as the health of the patient’s jawbone, as it must be healthy enough to support any implants. During this consultation period, a number of X-rays and photographs may be taken to give our specialists a better understanding of the patient’s overall oral health. Additionally, during this consultation the dentist may cover the benefits that a full mouth rehabilitation in Marylebone will have on the patient’s dental well-being and self-esteem.

Filling in the gaps

Thereafter, after preliminary steps and assessments have been made – providing the patient is in good enough oral health to proceed with the implant process, the restoration will begin. Given the nature of full mouth rehabilitation, each case is different and has to be tailored to fit the specifics of each patient. In an instance where the patient has no natural teeth, the initial process would involve administering the patient with a local anaesthetic to ensure they are not in any discomfort before installing the first set of implants. Dental implants which would be installed during a full mouth rehabilitation work by fusing themselves within the bone tissue of the patient’s jaw, as they are constructed as a titanium-alloy socket. Once this socket has been inserted into the patient’s jaw and has been given time to fuse, a replica tooth (or teeth) are then fixed in place. Typically, a full mouth restoration of a patient who has no natural teeth would involve multiple trips to the dentist over a lengthy period of time. However, although full mouth restorations may be a lengthy process, they are generally greatly favoured over removable restorations such as conventional dentures. This is because dental implants look and feel like natural teeth as they are fused within the patient’s jawbone in a way which is similar to how a natural tooth is. Additionally, although they may take longer to instal, implants are proven to be far more durable and longer lasting than dentures and as such can fully transform a patient’s smile on a more permanent basis and leave them with a vastly renewed sense of self-confidence, with a smile to match.