Full Mouth Reconstruction in The Villages
When several teeth are worn down to stubs, a few are missing, old crowns keep failing, and chewing has become a daily negotiation, fixing one tooth at a time rarely solves the problem. Full mouth reconstruction treats the mouth as a single system — teeth, gums, bite, and jaw joints together — and rebuilds it in a planned sequence. For patients in The Villages who have been patching problems for years, this is often the point where a comprehensive plan finally makes more sense than another emergency repair.
Full mouth reconstruction is a coordinated series of restorative, periodontal, and sometimes surgical treatments designed to restore function, comfort, and appearance across both arches. No two plans look alike. One person may need gum disease treatment, several root canals, and a set of crowns. Another may need extractions, bone grafting, and implant-supported dentures. A third may have healthy teeth that are simply worn short from years of grinding, requiring crowns, onlays, and bite correction to rebuild lost tooth structure.
Because our office provides general, restorative, cosmetic, periodontal, endodontic, oral surgery, prosthodontic, orthodontic, and orofacial pain care under one roof, we can handle most phases of a reconstruction in one place. Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris sequence the work so each step supports the next — gums stabilized before restorations, bite confirmed before final crowns are made. We have practiced general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry in Ocala for over 30 years, and we see patients of all ages from The Villages, Lady Lake, Oxford, Summerfield, and surrounding communities.
Most people who pursue this treatment arrive with a specific frustration rather than a diagnosis. Common reasons include:
- Widespread tooth loss or failing teeth, where extractions, dental implants, full arch implants, or complete and partial dentures are needed to restore a full bite
- Severe wear from grinding or clenching, leaving teeth short, sensitive, and visibly aged
- Advanced gum disease, requiring scaling and root planing, gum grafting, periodontal regeneration, or periodontal surgery before anything can be rebuilt
- Repeated breakdown of old dentistry — crowns, fillings, and bridges that keep fracturing or decaying underneath
- Jaw pain and TMJ symptoms, including clicking, locking, limited opening, or headaches tied to the jaw
- Trauma or cracked teeth needing root canal therapy, retreatment, or restoration
Good candidates are patients willing to complete treatment in stages and maintain the result afterward. Active infection, untreated decay, or unstable gums are addressed first — not as obstacles, but as the foundation. If a jaw joint problem is contributing, orofacial pain care and TMJ therapy are built into the plan so the new bite is comfortable, not just intact.
How Treatment Unfolds, Step by Step
Everything begins with a comprehensive exam: a full evaluation of your teeth, gums, existing restorations, bite relationship, and jaw function, plus an oral cancer screening. We discuss what bothers you most, what you want to be able to eat, and how you want your smile to look. Cosmetic smile-design consultations are available when appearance is a major goal, including porcelain or composite veneers, bonding, gum contouring, crown lengthening, and in-office or take-home whitening for teeth that will remain natural.
From there, we map the phases. Stabilization comes first — gum disease treatment, root canals, extractions including surgical and wisdom tooth removal, and any bone grafting or sinus lift surgery needed to support implants. The rebuilding phase follows with crowns, bridges, onlays, implants, implant-supported bridges, implant-supported dentures, All-on-4, or Teeth In A Day options. Orthodontics, including Invisalign and clear aligners, may be used to reposition teeth before restoring them. Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available for patients who feel anxious or who prefer longer, consolidated appointments — a practical advantage when you are driving in from The Villages.
Our on-site dental lab shortens the timeline considerably. Same-day crowns, dentures, and denture repairs mean fewer return trips, faster adjustments, and the ability to fine-tune shade and fit while you are still in the chair.
Aftercare, Insurance, and Getting Started
A rebuilt mouth needs protection. We provide night guards for grinding, sports guards when relevant, periodontal maintenance visits, implant maintenance, fluoride treatment, and regular cleanings and exams with our hygienist. Most patients settle into a maintenance rhythm that keeps the investment sound for years.
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and file claims as a General Practitioner across every specialty service listed above. Self-pay and cash patients are welcome, and flexible payment plans let larger cases be phased affordably. We also offer emergency and same-day appointments, and we accept patients without a referral. If you are in The Villages and ready for a plan instead of another repair, call us to schedule a consultation.