When multiple teeth are damaged, missing, or failing throughout the mouth, a single procedure cannot fix everything at once. Full mouth reconstruction is a coordinated series of restorative and, when needed, cosmetic treatments designed to bring your entire mouth back to proper health, function, and appearance. The specific procedures involved vary from person to person depending on what the teeth, gums, bite, and jaw actually need.
At Charlotte Dental Arts, full mouth reconstruction in Charlotte, NC is led by Dr. Edwin Porter, a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) and Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (DICOI). With over 25 years of restorative experience and advanced training from the Pankey Institute, Dawson Academy, and Spear Education, Dr. Porter handles the full scope of reconstruction in-house, from initial evaluation through final restoration.
What Full Mouth Reconstruction Involves
Full mouth reconstruction is not a single surgery. It is a phased treatment plan that prioritizes urgent issues first, establishes a healthy foundation, and then completes restorative and cosmetic work in a logical sequence. The procedures included depend entirely on the patient’s individual needs.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
Crowns are custom-fitted porcelain restorations that cap damaged, cracked, or heavily decayed teeth to restore their strength, function, and appearance. Bridges span a gap of one or more missing teeth, anchoring to adjacent teeth or implants on either side. At Charlotte Dental Arts, crowns and bridges are fabricated using same-day CEREC technology, allowing many restorations to be designed, milled, and placed in a single appointment.
Dental Implants
For missing teeth, dental implants are the gold standard replacement. They are the only tooth replacement option that substitutes for the tooth root, preserving bone and preventing the shifting and facial collapse that follow tooth loss. Depending on how many teeth are missing, implants may support individual crowns, bridges, or a full-arch All-on-4 prosthesis.
Porcelain Veneers
When front teeth are chipped, gapped, discolored, or worn, porcelain veneers provide a cosmetic solution that can transform the appearance of multiple teeth at once. Veneers are thin shells of dental porcelain bonded to the front surface of teeth, correcting imperfections while preserving most of the natural tooth structure.
Occlusal Adjustment and TMJ Treatment
A bite that is out of balance creates uneven pressure across teeth, which leads to accelerated wear, cracking, jaw pain, and chronic headaches. Occlusal adjustments reshape the biting surfaces of teeth to distribute force evenly. For patients with jaw joint issues, TMJ treatment addresses clicking, popping, facial muscle pain, and bite dysfunction as part of the reconstruction plan.
Gum Disease Treatment
Healthy gums are the foundation of any successful reconstruction. If active gum disease is present, it must be treated and stabilized before restorative work can begin. Scaling and root planing, targeted periodontal therapy, and in some cases surgical intervention create the healthy tissue environment that restorations need to succeed long term.
Invisalign
When teeth are misaligned as part of a broader reconstruction picture, Invisalign clear aligners can correct positioning before or alongside restorative treatment. Dr. Porter is one of the top Invisalign providers in Charlotte and integrates aligner therapy into comprehensive treatment plans where alignment affects bite, wear patterns, or aesthetics.
How the Process Begins
Full mouth reconstruction at Charlotte Dental Arts starts with a comprehensive evaluation using digital X-rays and 3D CBCT imaging to assess every aspect of your oral health, including tooth structure, bone levels, gum tissue, jaw alignment, and bite mechanics. From that evaluation, Dr. Porter designs a phased treatment plan that sequences procedures for optimal healing and long-term results, with transparent pricing before any commitment is made.
Charlotte Dental Arts: Comprehensive Reconstruction Under One Roof
Dr. Edwin Porter has earned the “Top Dentist in Charlotte” award for over 20 years and has completed more than 6,000 CEREC restoration cases. His DICOI credential places him among a small group of general dentists in North Carolina qualified to perform the full scope of implant surgery and restoration without outside referrals. Every procedure in a full mouth reconstruction, from implant placement and bone grafting to crowns, veneers, and bite correction, is available in-house at Charlotte Dental Arts.
If your teeth have reached the point where comprehensive care is needed, the first step is a thorough evaluation. Charlotte Dental Arts offers financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed Finance to make reconstruction accessible regardless of budget. Schedule your consultation today and leave with a clear, phased plan designed specifically for your smile.
