Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Multidisciplinary treatment is a process that draws on all the skills and expertise of a Prosthodontist. This type of treatment is used to restore a broken-down mouth to a pristine condition.

The aim of this treatment is to reduce the need for future dentistry, improve the lifespan of the teeth, and rejuvenate the smile. By utilizing the knowledge and expertise of a Prosthodontist, this type of treatment can help to ensure that the mouth is restored to its optimal condition.

Full mouth rehabilitation is a highly individualized treatment. The point of a full mouth reconstruction plan is to optimize the health of the entire mouth, including the teeth, the gums, and the bite.

In many cases, it is necessary to replace or restore every tooth in the mouth using a combination of dental services. Teeth can become damaged or fall out for a number of reasons, including periodontal disease or trauma.

Ideal candidates for full mouth rehabilitation need to be in good general health but have multiple missing or badly damaged teeth. Many full-mouth rehabilitation patients also require the replacement of existing dental restorations that have worn over time.

Although most full-mouth rehabilitation plans require extensive work over multiple appointments, the result is a fully functioning mouth and excellent oral health that can last for decades.

Periodontal issues (gums disease) will also be taken into consideration. If a patient suffers from gum issues then other treatments, such as root planning and scaling and full mouth debridement may be needed first.

Other courses of action could involve soft tissue grafting or bone grafting to build up the jaw bone and gums for dental implants.

When all the relevant information has been gathered, such as X-rays, photographs, study models, and impressions, the Treatment plan is drawn to explain to the patient and make him understand the process.

This will detail how we intend to correct your smile. If at any stage you feel that you do not understand the procedure, it is important to say. That way we can ensure that you are fully aware of the treatment. We will also provide you with a written consent form that will detail your treatment at length.

There are two types of full-mouth reconstructions

• When all teeth have been removed, dental implants are placed and form the basis for reconstruction which may be either fixed bridges or implant-supported overdentures.
• If a few teeth are missing and implants are not a viable option, reconstruction can be done with bridges and crowns to achieve a natural-looking cosmetic smile makeover

It is a procedure to rectify the relationship between bone, gums, teeth and muscles. It is performed either on some or all of the patient’s teeth, depending on the severity of the complications and the desired outcome of the reconstruction.

• Teeth: The condition of your teeth will determine which restorative procedures may be needed, such as porcelain veneers or crowns, inlays or onlays, bridges, or implants restored with a crown.
• Periodontal (gum) tissues: If your gums are not healthy, you may require more intensive treatments from a periodontist to ensure that your newly reconstructed teeth will have a solid foundation.
• Gnatology: Temporomandibular joints, jaw muscles, and occlusion: A stable bite – one in which you are not in pain when you close your mouth or chew and one that does not cause wear or destruction of your teeth – is important to your overall oral health.
• Occlusal changes need to be taken into consideration when your dentist plans your restorations. In fact, you may require a night guard to correct occlusion before additional restorative procedures can be performed.
• Aesthetics: The color, shape, size, and proportion of your teeth, and how they appear in relation to your gums, lips, mouth, side profile, and face, are also important factors in full mouth reconstruction treatment.

The Benefits of Full Mouth Rehabilitation:

Once full mouth rehabilitation (see before & after photos) treatment is complete, patients will typically find the appearance of their teeth is far better. Furthermore, their functionality and overall comfort should also have greatly improved.

In addition to this, the work could have a number of less obvious health benefits. For instance, the ability to chew more effectively means that food can be more easily digested. 

Full mouth rehabilitation can also have a significant effect on a person’s self-esteem and confidence.