Many people think of dental reconstruction as one form of treatment, such as dental implants or crowns. However, if you go to a professional dentist who offers dental reconstruction, you could see many different forms of treatment. Full dental reconstruction surgeries can completely change the way your smile looks, the way your teeth and mouth function, and how you feel about your smile overall. If this is a treatment you have been considering to achieve the smile you want, it is a good idea to get to know a little more. Here is a quick look at the various aspects of dental reconstruction. 

Oral Surgery - Surgery to correct the soft tissue is sometimes necessary with constructive dentistry. Likewise, soft and hard tissue grafting may come into play of there is a need for reconstruction of bones or gums.For example, if you need dental implants, but there is not sufficient bone in your jaw line to hold an implant, oral surgery can be necessary as a part of dental reconstruction. 

Dental Implants - This is what most people think of when they think of dental reconstruction surgery, and it is definitely a major part of the process for some patients. Dental implants can be in the form of individual teeth to replace those that are missing, or they can be in full sets to replace all of the teeth. The process of dental implants involves replicating natural teeth from the root to the tooth itself. 

Orthodontics - If you have teeth in your mouth that are out of line, orthodontics could be involved in your dental reconstruction processes. Orthodontics covers things like braces and dental alignment procedures to reshape or reform the teeth that are already in place. This can also involve straightening of the jaw line if you suffer from a major underbite, overbite, or crossbite. 

Cosmetic Dental Treatments - If your teeth are in place but not as aesthetically appealing as you would like, cosmetic treatment can come into play in the dental reconstruction process. A few examples of cosmetic dentistry include things like porcelain veneers, inlays and onlays, gum contouring and shaping, and teeth whitening. 

Neuromuscular Dentistry - Neuromuscular dentistry involves the muscles that affect the smile, such as the jaw muscles. If you have issues with your jaw muscles that create problems like bruxism or a smile that is out of alignment, neuromuscular dentistry could be involved in your treatment.