Who is reconstructive dentistry for?
- Severe tooth wear from years of grinding, clenching or dental erosion
- Teeth that are gradually "crumbling away": many old, failing fillings and weakened teeth
- Loss of several teeth, with a collapsing bite
- A combination of functional complaints (chewing, jaw) and aesthetic wishes
The complaints have often developed gradually: shorter teeth, sensitivity, difficulty biting, or dissatisfaction with the appearance of the teeth. A reconstruction addresses both the cause and the consequences together.
How do we approach it?
A reconstruction never begins with drilling, but with analysis.
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Analysis
We map the mouth out completely using photographs, X-rays and dental models, and we look for the cause of the damage; otherwise the problem will simply recur.
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Design and trial set-up
We design the new situation: first digitally or in wax, and then as a trial set-up (mock-up) in the mouth, so that you can see and feel the result before we carry out the definitive treatment.
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Phased treatment
The work combines techniques: build-up with composite, crowns, bridges or implants, and where necessary root canal treatments or gum care beforehand.
The result
Teeth that function comfortably again, are protected against further wear and look natural. Thanks to the phased approach and a cost estimate per phase, you remain in control of the process and the costs throughout.