Dental Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Approach to Restoring Your Smile

A healthy and functional smile is essential to your quality of life. Dental rehabilitation is a comprehensive approach designed to restore not only the appearance of your smile but also essential oral functions such as chewing and speech. Whether your teeth are damaged, missing or worn, this holistic and fully personalized approach can be tailored to your needs.

Which Dental Problems Can Be Treated With Dental Rehabilitation?

Dental rehabilitation is ideal for addressing a wide range of oral health issues, including:

• Tooth loss: whether one tooth or several are missing, rehabilitation fills the gaps to restore chewing function and the harmony of your smile
• Tooth wear: teeth damaged by grinding or worn down by diet-related habits can be strengthened
• Alignment problems: malocclusions and misaligned teeth can be corrected to improve both function and aesthetics
• Faulty existing restorations: poorly fitting bridges, crowns or dentures can be replaced or optimized
• Temporomandibular joint disorders: poor occlusion can cause jaw joint pain, headaches and muscle tension
• Aesthetic concerns: stained, fractured or uneven teeth can be restored for a bright and natural smile

Which Treatments Are Used in This Approach?

Dental rehabilitation relies on a combination of treatments adapted to each patient’s specific needs:

Dental Crowns and Bridges

Crowns restore the shape, size and function of damaged teeth, while bridges fill the spaces left by missing teeth.

Dental Implants

These artificial titanium roots provide a solid foundation for restorations such as crowns, bridges or partial and complete implant-supported dentures, effectively replacing missing teeth.

Dental Veneers

Veneers offer a popular aesthetic solution for improving the appearance of stained, chipped or slightly misaligned teeth.

Invisible Orthodontics

Clear aligners such as Invisalign can be included in the rehabilitation plan to correct alignment or occlusion issues.

Periodontal Treatments

Gum care may be necessary to treat infections or strengthen supporting tissues before dental restorations are placed.

Removable Dentures

In some cases, partial or complete dentures can be an effective and affordable option for restoring chewing function.

Teeth Whitening

To complete aesthetic rehabilitation, whitening may be proposed to harmonize the shade of the teeth.

What Happens During a Dental Rehabilitation Consultation?

A consultation is an essential step for evaluating your needs and planning the appropriate treatments. Here is what you can expect:

• Complete examination: your dentist will assess the condition of your teeth, gums and jaw using a clinical exam, X-rays or three-dimensional scans
• Discussion of your goals: you can share your expectations, whether they relate to appearance, discomfort or functional issues
• Personalized treatment plan: the dentist will prepare a detailed plan addressing your functional and aesthetic needs, along with the steps, costs and timelines involved

Dental rehabilitation is a comprehensive approach aimed at giving you a complete, healthy and beautiful smile. It addresses multiple concerns using a selection of treatments customized for each individual. To learn more and discover how our dentists can transform your smile, come visit us at our Plateau Mont-Royal dental clinic in Montreal.