What Does Teeth Reconstruction Mean?
Do you have broken and damaged teeth that need to be repaired? Consider teeth reconstruction. This umbrella term refers to a number of dental treatments that restore your once healthy, beautiful smile.
Tooth reconstruction vs tooth restoration
You may be wondering, what is the difference between tooth reconstruction and tooth restoration? Think of reconstruction as an improvement, where you are using the existing tooth to achieve your desired result. On the other hand, a restoration uses very little or no tooth at all to repair your smile with a dental prosthetic. To help explain this further, we have paired some of our most popular treatments to the corresponding term.
Treatment | Reconstruction or restoration? |
|---|---|
Nanofill Composite Bonding® | Reconstruction |
Dental crowns | Restoration |
Porcelain veneers | Restoration |
Dental implants | Restoration |
What are the common causes of tooth damage?
Tooth damage is often the result of an injury, such as a car accident or a head collision caused by playing sports. For many patients, their tooth damage originates from dental issues that have developed over time. Take plaque as an example. When plaque is not treated and left to worsen, it can lead to serious health issues that affect the whole mouth. Think gum disease, tooth decay, persistent bad breath, bone loss and, in some cases, tooth loss. Finally, for many patients, this damage is simply caused by the individual neglecting their oral health.
Teeth reconstruction treatment options
Yorkshire Dental Suite offer many dental procedures to reconstruct your smile. If you need a full mouth reconstruction, or have just one tooth in need of some TLC, Nanofill Composite Bonding® is a great option. The process includes painting a hard-wearing resin onto the existing teeth to disguise chips, cracks, gaps in-between teeth and discolouration. Two of the biggest advantages the procedure has to offer is that it’s minimally invasive and can last up to eight years. When the tooth damage is more serious, a restoration is required instead, like a dental crown. This procedure caters to a variety of issues, such as painful cracks and severe decay. It is carried out when the top of a tooth is damaged beyond repair, but the root itself is healthy. Alternatively, consider porcelain veneers. Veneers address years of dental wear and tear, while giving you a Hollywood-style smile. One of the best choices for teeth restorations are dental implants. Often used as a last resort, this life-changing treatment substitutes broken, worn and missing teeth with a perfect replacement. They are crafted with longevity in mind (lasting up to 20 years if well cared for) and stop pain caused by chewing and biting. Like porcelain veneers and dental crowns, this irreversible procedure is typically reserved for more serious dental cases.
How much does it cost to rebuild teeth?
The answer to this will change depending on the treatment used to rebuild your tooth. These are the prices of the aforementioned procedures used in teeth reconstructions:
- Nanofill Composite Bonding®: £495 per tooth
- Dental crowns: £895 per tooth
- Porcelain veneers: £895 per tooth
- Dental implants: £2,800 (one tooth implant cost) to £49,995 (full mouth)
Every single treatment we offer comes with a range of finance options to help spread the cost of your newly restored smile.
Conclusion: A tooth reconstruction allows patients to finally regain the smile they once had. During your consultation with us, our expert team will identify which dental treatment will best repair your teeth. Contact us today!