- Full mouth rehabilitation is a comprehensive dental treatment to restore the function, health, and appearance of all teeth in the upper and lower jaws. It involves a combination of procedures like crowns, implants, veneers, and root canals to address severe tooth damage, gum disease, bite problems, and missing teeth. The goal is to rebuild the teeth and gums to a healthy, functional, and aesthetically pleasing state.
What it is
- A personalized, complete treatment plan to rebuild or restore all teeth in both jaws.
- Combines restorative, cosmetic, and sometimes surgical procedures.
- Restores both the functionality (like chewing and speaking) and the appearance of the teeth and gums.
Why it’s needed
- Extensive damage: Due to decay, trauma, or significant wear and tear.
- Complex issues: For severe bite problems, advanced gum disease, or major dental alignment issues.
- Medical conditions: To restore oral health for those with certain medical conditions or who have undergone treatments that impacted their teeth.
Procedures involved
- Dental crowns and bridges
- Dental implants
- Veneers
- Root canal treatments
- Gum and jaw surgeries
- Orthodontic adjustments
- Dentures
The process
- 1. Evaluation: A thorough evaluation of the teeth, gums, jawbone, and bite is conducted.
- 2. Planning: A personalized treatment plan is created, which may involve multiple steps over time.
- 3. Procedures: A combination of the necessary restorative and cosmetic procedures are performed.
- 4. Temporary restorations: Temporary crowns or veneers may be used to test the new bite and aesthetics before the final restorations are placed.
- 5. Final restorations: The permanent, final restorations are placed once the plan is perfected.
