Restorative Dentistry
Full Mouth Reconstruction in Los Angeles
When several teeth are failing at once, one plan beats six appointments.
Multiple damaged or failing teeth is not the end of the road. A full mouth reconstruction restores the health, function and appearance of your teeth and gums together, and at Smile LA Downtown Modern Dentistry it is planned as one thing rather than assembled piecemeal.
What it is
What a reconstruction actually is
A comprehensive treatment plan designed to return your mouth to a healthy, functional and good-looking state. It is custom by definition, and can involve oral surgery depending on what you need. The distinction from a smile makeover matters and is worth stating plainly: a makeover is cosmetic, while a reconstruction addresses the functional health of your teeth and gums as well — and where both are needed the health comes first, because cosmetic work laid over failing foundations fails alongside them. Planning it as one thing rather than six separate courses of treatment is the point of it. That is what allows the bite, the shade and the sequence to be settled once, against the whole mouth. A plan may include:
- Periodontal therapy Treating the gums first, because nothing else lasts on an unhealthy foundation. See gum disease.
- Dental crowns Rebuilding individual teeth. See crowns.
- Bone regeneration Restoring structure where it has been lost.
- Dental implants Single implants and All-on-X. See implants.
- Dental bridges Spanning a gap between sound teeth.
- Dentures Full or partial, conventional or implant-supported. See dentures.
At your consultation Dr. Kourosh Yousefzadeh and Dr. Razmik Galustian will work out which combination addresses your case.
The starting point
Who it is for
If severe dental problems are affecting your ability to chew, speak or smile with confidence, you may be a candidate.
- Missing teeth Replaced with durable, natural-looking prosthetics.
- Extensive decay or failing fillings Restored with solutions built to last.
- Broken or worn-out teeth Rebuilt with crowns, veneers and more.
- Congenital dental conditions Conditions such as dentinogenesis imperfecta, treated for function as well as appearance.
How the work is staged
- Comprehensive consultation We assess your oral health and talk about what you want out of it, then build a personalized plan.
- Customized treatment design Designed with you. It may include implants, porcelain veneers or Invisalign, and every step should match your own picture of the result.
- Preparation and planning Anything that has to come first — orthodontic adjustment, bone grafting — is completed before the restorative work starts.
- Execution Carried out in our own facility. Depending on the plan, you may leave with a fully restored smile in a single visit.
- Recovery and follow-up We guide you through healing and keep an eye on the result.
Working with other clinicians
Reconstruction is complex enough that it often involves several dental professionals and sometimes medical doctors. Our team has the training to lead one. If you already have a lead dentist or doctor and need an implant specialist to join the team, we can work under their coordination instead — whichever you prefer.
Bite problems and your say in the result
Full mouth reconstruction involves rebuilding or restoring the teeth in your upper and lower jaws, so it can also address bite problems such as overbites, underbites and crossbites by realigning the teeth and jaws. You work with your dentist to choose the shape, color and size of your restorations to achieve the look you want. High-quality materials such as porcelain, zirconia and composite resin are commonly used for crowns, bridges and veneers. Because services from dental implants to veneers are provided under one roof, the treatment experience stays seamless.
Timeline, recovery and risks
- Timeline It varies with the complexity of the case, but a reconstruction can take several months to complete.
- Recovery Recovery time depends on the specific procedures performed, and your dentist will give you a detailed timeline based on your treatment plan.
- Risks Risks may include discomfort, swelling or complications from surgery, and your dentist will discuss these with you beforehand.
- Insurance Coverage varies with your insurance plan and the procedures involved, so it is important to check with your provider.
Keeping the result
The benefits include improved oral function, better aesthetics, enhanced oral health and increased self-confidence. With proper care the results can last many years. Maintain good oral hygiene, follow your dentist’s instructions and attend regular dental check-ups to ensure the longevity of your restorations.
The short answer
Full mouth reconstruction is a comprehensive treatment plan to rebuild or restore all the teeth in the upper and lower jaws, addressing function and health as well as appearance. It can combine periodontal therapy, crowns, bone regeneration, implants, bridges and dentures, with gum treatment and any preparatory work completed before the restorative work starts. It applies when missing, decayed, broken or worn teeth affect the ability to chew, speak or smile with confidence, and it can also correct bite problems.
Full Mouth Reconstruction FAQ
- What is a full mouth reconstruction?
- A full mouth reconstruction is a comprehensive treatment plan that rebuilds or restores all of the teeth in your upper and lower jaws. It is planned as one thing rather than a series of separate treatments, so the bite, the shade and the sequence are settled once against the whole mouth. A plan may include periodontal therapy, crowns, bone regeneration, implants, bridges and dentures. Depending on what you need, it can also involve oral surgery.
- Is it the same as a smile makeover?
- No — a full mouth reconstruction focuses on restoring function and health, while a smile makeover is primarily cosmetic. Both improve how your smile looks. Where both health and appearance need work, health comes first, because cosmetic work laid over failing foundations fails alongside them. That is why a reconstruction treats the gums and the structure of the teeth as well as their appearance.
- Who is a candidate?
- Candidates are typically people with extensive dental problems, such as severe decay, missing teeth, bite issues or trauma affecting the whole mouth. Failing fillings, broken or worn-out teeth, and congenital conditions such as dentinogenesis imperfecta can also lead to a reconstruction. The common factor is that these problems affect the ability to chew, speak or smile with confidence. The consultation is where your own case is assessed.
- How long does it take?
- How long it takes varies with the complexity of the case, and it can run to several months. Anything that has to come first, such as orthodontic adjustment or bone grafting, is completed before the restorative work starts. Depending on the plan, some patients leave with a fully restored smile in a single visit. Your plan comes with its own timeline once the consultation has established what is needed.
- Can it fix my bite?
- Yes — a reconstruction can address overbites, underbites and crossbites by realigning the teeth and jaws. The bite is settled once, against the whole mouth, rather than tooth by tooth. That is one of the main reasons the work is planned as one thing rather than as separate courses of treatment. How the bite is corrected depends on your case and is set out in the treatment plan.
- Do I get a say in how the teeth look?
- Yes — you work with the dentist on the shape, color and size of the restorations to reach the result you want. The treatment design is built with you, and every step should match your own picture of the result. That design can include implants, porcelain veneers or Invisalign. Your aims are discussed at the consultation alongside your oral health.
- What materials are used?
- Restorations are made from high-quality materials such as porcelain, zirconia and composite resin. Which material is used depends on whether the restoration is a crown, a bridge or a veneer. Missing teeth are replaced with durable, natural-looking prosthetics. The choice for each tooth is made as part of the overall plan.
- Will insurance cover it?
- Insurance coverage for a full mouth reconstruction varies with your plan and with which procedures are involved. Because each reconstruction combines a different set of treatments, there is no single answer that applies to every case. It is worth checking with your insurance provider, and the office verifies benefits before treatment is scheduled.
- How long do the results last?
- With proper care, the results of a full mouth reconstruction last many years. Regular dental visits are what maintain them. After treatment, the office guides you through healing and keeps an eye on the result. Daily brushing and flossing protect the restorations and the gums that support them.
