Full Mouth Rehabilitation

It is a planned course of dental treatment for a patient who has several problems affecting the teeth, gums, bite or ability to chew. It may involve more than one type of restorative or preventive treatment.

It may be considered when there are multiple damaged, worn, missing or heavily restored teeth, significant bite problems, or several dental issues that need to be addressed as part of one overall plan. An examination is needed to determine whether this approach is appropriate.

No. The aim is not to treat every tooth simply because a comprehensive plan is being made. Teeth that are healthy or can be maintained may not need restorative treatment.

Depending on the case, treatment may include cleaning and gum care, fillings, root canal treatment, crowns, bridges, tooth replacement or dentures. The combination is based on the patient's actual needs.

There is no single treatment time. It depends on the number and type of problems, the order in which treatment needs to be done and whether healing or laboratory work is required between stages.

The cost varies substantially because full mouth rehabilitation is not one fixed procedure. It depends on which teeth need treatment, which restorations are required and whether tooth replacement or other procedures are involved. A useful estimate requires an examination and treatment plan.

The individual procedures are planned and carried out with appropriate local anaesthesia where needed. Some treatments can cause soreness or sensitivity afterwards, but the amount of discomfort depends on what is being done and how extensive the treatment is.

No. Root canal treatment is used when a tooth has an infected or damaged pulp and needs it. A full mouth plan does not mean every tooth automatically needs a root canal.

It can, when tooth replacement is needed and implants are appropriate for the individual case. Implants are only one possible part of a full mouth rehabilitation plan.

That depends on the condition of each tooth. A proper assessment should identify teeth that can be preserved and restored before decisions are made about extraction or replacement.

The dentist first assesses the teeth, gums, bite and existing dental work, then decides what needs attention and in what order. The final plan depends on the findings rather than following one fixed sequence for every patient.

Usually not when several problems are involved. Full mouth rehabilitation is generally planned in stages, and the number of visits depends on the treatments required, healing and laboratory work.

A smile makeover is mainly concerned with appearance. Full mouth rehabilitation is broader: it addresses dental health and function as well as appearance when multiple problems need coordinated treatment.

Existing restorations are assessed as part of the overall examination. Some may be usable and maintained; others may need repair or replacement depending on their condition and the health of the teeth underneath.

A plan can involve different treatments depending on which teeth can be saved and what needs to be restored. Options may include fillings, root canal treatment, crowns, bridges, dentures or implants where appropriate.