Who needs it
Patients with severe tooth wear from long-term grinding or acid erosion, multiple failing or heavily restored teeth, long-standing missing teeth left unreplaced for years, or a collapsed bite that has reduced the vertical height of the lower face are the typical candidates for full mouth rehabilitation.
These cases often arrive with several problems layered on top of one another, decay, worn enamel, missing teeth and gum disease combined, meaning a single filling or crown cannot resolve the situation; the whole bite needs to be reconsidered and rebuilt as one coordinated plan.
How it is planned
Comprehensive records, photographs, a CBCT scan, jaw relation records that capture how the upper and lower jaw meet, and a diagnostic wax-up model together establish the target bite before any treatment begins. This wax-up effectively previews the finished result on a physical model.
The new vertical dimension, meaning the height at which the jaws will close once rebuilt, is often tested first with temporary restorations worn for several weeks. This trial phase allows adjustments to comfort, speech and appearance before committing to the final ceramic work.
Delivery
Treatment is sequenced deliberately across several phases: gum therapy to establish a healthy foundation, endodontic treatment for any teeth with nerve involvement, implant placement or extraction of unsalvageable teeth, and finally the placement of the definitive ceramic crowns, bridges or implant restorations.
Each phase is verified clinically before the next begins, rather than attempting everything simultaneously, which allows problems to be caught and corrected early rather than being built into the final result.
Materials and long-term maintenance
Modern ceramic materials such as zirconia and lithium disilicate offer a strong combination of durability and natural appearance for full mouth cases, chosen based on the biting forces expected at each specific tooth position.
Once the rehabilitation is complete, a protective night guard is frequently recommended for patients with a history of grinding, alongside a structured recall schedule, since the investment in a rebuilt bite is best protected with consistent long-term maintenance.
Questions patients ask us
- How long does it take?
- Typically four to nine months depending on whether implants and bone grafting are involved, though more straightforward cases without implants can sometimes be completed sooner.
- Will I be without teeth at any point?
- No. Temporary restorations are provided throughout treatment so that appearance and basic function are maintained at every stage, right up until the final restorations are fitted.
- Is full mouth rehabilitation painful?
- Individual procedures within the plan are carried out under local anaesthesia and are not painful, though as with any extensive dental work some soreness during the recovery days after each stage is normal.
Get a written plan and cost before you commit
If this is what you are dealing with, the next step is a consultation with radiographs — implants & missing teeth cases are seen by the specialist who handles that field. You get a written plan and staged cost before anything begins.
reception@dramitsharmahospital.comThis article is general education and does not replace an in-person examination, radiographs or a diagnosis by a qualified dentist.
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