Full Mouth Rehabilitation
A full mouth rehabilitation is a complex procedure for a full reconstruction of the mouth. This is the reason Dr. Miguel A. Ortiz elected to study full-time for three additional years after graduating from Harvard School of Dental Medicine to become a prosthodontist. It requires a deep understanding of the joints and muscles of the face, head and neck, and is often required when there has been significant breakdown of the existing teeth or older dental work. It can also be required when a patient is missing multiple teeth from birth, or is born with abnormal or deficient enamel protecting the teeth. A full mouth rehabilitation is a life-changing event. Patients that have had this kind of treatment done often express to Dr. Ortiz how they regret having waited so long to embark upon this journey. Once they experience what a healthy, functional and good-looking smile brings to their life, they never want to look back.
A mother’s heart
For as long as she can remember she has given it all to her family, her kids. Every time she lost a tooth to a bad dental treatment she never complained. With only 5 teeth left on the top and 6 left on the bottom, it was time for Mabel to regain her Function, Biology and Esthetics. After a careful evaluation and planning stage, a combination of implants, bone grafts and crowns gave her a new life. This Mother, MY MOTHER, is now a happy new lady. I am proud to say that I treated her like I treat every client that comes to see me.
I love you Mom. Enjoy your new smile.
The Builder
Bob is a man of hobbies. He built his own mountain cabin in order to spend time with his wife and children during the weekends. As I built his new smile we became friends, as it often happens with many of my clients. In his case, several crowns were needed to restore his original dentition to proper function and esthetics. He gained a beautiful smile and a younger look. I gained plenty of life advice with regards to parenting and life-work balance from him.
"My experience with Dr. Ortiz was very positive. He recommended, as I went into retirement, that a full mouth reconstruction would eliminate a need to address aging teeth. Teeth with fillings would become unstable requiring expensive intervention over time. I could not be more happy with the result. Not only are the reconstructed teeth attractive but my mouth is in good health and stable. Dr. Ortiz is an artist at reconstruction and a thoughtful professional." Bob Brustlin, Newburyport, MA.
It’s time for a change
Jason came to me with a goal in mind. “Dr. Ortiz, it’s time for a change” he said. He runs a very successful company and years of stress can be seen in his dentition. After we were done, his life changed. To the point that he finally told me “I look good now!!!” For a prosthodontist, hearing that from a client is what makes us smile. Probably as much a the clients themselves.