Dental rehabilitation can be an ideal way to restore the health of your entire mouth (teeth, gums, jaw, etc.) in a minimally invasive treatment process. Every dental rehabilitation includes a personalized treatment plan that involves procedures that best benefit your needs and treatment preferences. Dental crowns are often a part of a dental rehabilitation plan.
The following review discusses dental rehabilitation and the role that dental crowns play in the dental rehabilitation process. Understanding more about dental rehabilitation can help patients determine if treatment is right for them and how they can personalize their dental rehabilitation treatment plan.
Dental rehabilitation is a way to restore a patient’s smile, oral health, and functional capabilities by combining multiple individual treatment procedures in a single treatment plan. Common issues addressed during dental rehabilitation include:
Dental rehabilitation can also address cosmetic concerns, such as teeth stains, a gummy smile, and more. The specific treatment plan is tailored based on the patient’s specific treatment goals.
Dental crowns are often used during dental rehabilitation. Specifically, they can treat teeth damage, such as teeth chips, cracks, severe stains, and weakened teeth. Crowns may also be used to repair teeth damaged by bruxism (teeth grinding at night). This is generally combined with other procedures. The dentist may recommend different dental crowns, including ceramic (tooth-colored), metal-alloy, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and gold.
In addition to dental crowns, the dentist may recommend dental bridges, porcelain veneers, implants or dentures, root canal therapy, gum grafting, bone grafting, and periodontal disease treatment. Cosmetic procedures such as gum contouring and teeth whitening may be utilized too. Dental rehabilitation also addresses concerns related to the face and jaw, such as treating TMJ disorder.
Dental rehabilitation achieves multiple purposes. It can restore the appearance of the patient’s smile, help them function better each day, and address oral health concerns. The dentist can explain the advantages of dental rehabilitation with the patient during the first consultation visit.
The process for dental rehabilitation is unique for every patient. It begins with a consultation to put together a treatment plan, followed by additional scheduled visits to address specific concerns. The entire process can take anywhere from a few weeks to more than six months, depending on the specific issues being addressed and the treatment procedures chosen.
If you are considering dental rehabilitation and/or dental crown treatment, we encourage you to reach out to our dental team today. We are more than happy to answer your questions and concerns and put together a treatment plan that works for you during the consultation visit.
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