Getting Your Teeth Redone: Which Technique to Choose?

To improve the appearance and function of our teeth, choosing the right technique is crucial;

it is then up to the dentist to decide with you, advising the one that best meets your expectations and long-term aesthetic and functional needs. Whether it's to achieve a brighter smile and/or better oral health, knowing when to start—and especially how to choose the most appropriate method—can be difficult!

To get a better idea of the options available and to discuss them with your dentist, discover all the techniques used in the world of dental surgery, including those we use in our clinic.

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Getting Your Teeth Redone: Discover the Different Techniques Used by Surgeons!

To get your teeth redone, you need to turn to dental surgeons who can assess your situation and offer the most suitable solutions. They take into account several factors such as the condition of the gums, healing time, smoking habits, long-term results, etc.
To learn more about the techniques used worldwide and in our clinic, here is a brief explanatory guide.

The Two-Stage Surgical Method

The two-stage surgical method is the most commonly practiced for safely getting teeth redone, preventing inflammation around the implant (peri-implantitis).

In this method, the gum is sutured over the dental implant (making it invisible in the mouth). After 3 months, a small incision is made to expose the implant and place a healing screw in its upper part. The gum then heals around this screw, creating the space that will receive the abutment and crown in later treatments.

This method provides the best long-term aesthetic result because it optimizes gum adaptation with the abutment and crown.

There is also the one-stage surgical method, but it is rarely used because it offers fewer advantages than the two-stage approach.

Without Opening the Gum

Without opening the gum, dentists can redo a person's teeth in the most favorable cases—when bone quantity and quality are sufficient. In this case, the implant can be placed without sutures.

This method involves removing a small circular piece of gum, preparing the implant site with a drill, and then screwing in the implant. It is rarely used in clinics because its success rate in the short, medium, and long term is lower!

Tooth Extraction and Implant Placement

Tooth extraction and implant placement can be done for one or more teeth directly in the clinic, avoiding the 3–4 month healing wait after extraction. To do this, the tooth to be removed must not have an infection, the gum must be healthy, and the bone condition must be favorable in both quantity and quality. Other factors, such as the condition of adjacent and opposing teeth, are also considered.

A precise and complete analysis is necessary when getting your teeth redone in this scenario. This includes a three-dimensional radiological exam using a cone beam and a chairside examination.

Immediate Loading

Immediate loading allows the patient to receive a fixed temporary prosthesis a few hours or days after the procedure—this is the case with the All-on-4 and All-on-6 methods.

This technique is rarely used because it is mainly recommended for a full jaw restoration rather than for one or two implants. Additionally, the fixed temporary prosthesis is more expensive than a removable one. However, regardless of price, we believe it is better to invest in a permanent method with higher-quality brands and materials!

When getting your teeth redone, it's important to plan with long-term results in mind.

When Should You Get Your Teeth Redone?

Getting your teeth redone can be considered in several situations—whether for aesthetic, practical, comfort, or health reasons. Note that all projects can be discussed with dental surgeons, but only they can give the green light. They must perform a complete diagnosis while listening carefully to your needs. Still, some situations are clearly appropriate from the start:

Advanced tooth deterioration: when teeth are severely damaged by decay, fracture, or excessive wear, getting them redone may be necessary to restore function and prevent further complications;

Tooth discoloration or staining: discoloration can result from various factors such as coffee, tobacco, or aging. Teeth whitening or aesthetic restoration options may help you regain a brighter smile;

Dental trauma: if teeth are damaged due to an accident or injury, getting them redone may be necessary. In such cases, restorations like crowns, veneers, or implants may be needed to restore function and appearance;

Preventing future problems: sometimes, getting your teeth redone may be a preventative measure.

For more information about the techniques available for getting your teeth redone, we recommend contacting our medical team. We’ll provide all the necessary information and help you take the first step!