When a Full Mouth Reconstruction Fails: How, Why & What To Do

For the roughly 120 million people in the U.S. missing at least one tooth — and more than 36 million without any teeth at all — a full mouth reconstruction can be a transformative procedure that restores both form and function back to a patient’s smile. While the vast majority heal with no issues or concerns, some patients can return several days or even weeks, months or years later with complications. Join Dr. Naif Sinada, a leading prosthodontist, influencer and renowned lecturer, as he uncovers some of the most common “failures” associated with full mouth reconstructions — and how to avoid and save them. Dr. Sinada will review how he leverages cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to evaluate soft tissue, nerve pathways, bone density and potential bony defects, as well as: • The types of full mouth reconstructions available to patients, including full crowns, overdentures, all-on-4 and fixed bridge implants • Risk factors to consider when determining if a patient is an ideal candidate for a full mouth reconstruction • A pertinent case review highlighting his digitally-driven workflows, including intraoral scanning, milling and 3D printing — and how these technologies can be utilized together, along with CBCT, to help "save" a failed or complicated case