What it is
Full-mouth rehabilitation combines several treatments — which may include gum therapy, root canal treatment, crowns, bridges, implants or dentures — into one staged plan, usually where extensive wear, tooth loss or bite problems are present.
Who it may suit
- Widespread tooth wear from grinding, acid or age
- Many missing or heavily restored teeth
- Difficulty chewing across the whole mouth
- Repeated failure of individual restorations
Signs you may need it
- Teeth becoming visibly shorter over the years
- Frequent fractures of teeth or fillings
- Jaw muscle fatigue or an uncomfortable bite
How the treatment works
- 1
Comprehensive assessment
Full examination, radiographs, photographs, scans and bite records.
- 2
Stabilisation
Active disease — decay and gum disease — is treated first.
- 3
Planning and preview
The bite and tooth position are planned, often tested with temporary restorations.
- 4
Definitive treatment
Restorations are completed in a planned sequence.
- 5
Maintenance
Long-term reviews, night guard where indicated, and hygiene support.
Visits and recovery
This is long-term treatment carried out over many appointments and months. Temporary restorations are usually worn while the plan progresses.
Benefits
- Treats the mouth as a whole rather than tooth by tooth
- Bite changes can be tested with temporaries before final work
- Sequenced so health is stabilised first
Limitations
- Substantial time commitment and multiple appointments
- Some treatments are irreversible
- Long-term success depends on maintenance and habits such as grinding
Risks to be aware of
Every dental procedure carries some risk. Your dentist will discuss these with you in person, based on your own examination and X-rays.
- Sensitivity or nerve inflammation in prepared teeth
- Fracture or wear of restorations over time
- Adjustment period while adapting to a changed bite
Aftercare
- Wear a night guard if one has been provided
- Attend the agreed maintenance appointments
- Clean thoroughly around every restoration daily
- Report any change in the bite promptly
When to contact the clinic
- A temporary restoration comes off
- The bite feels uneven or a tooth becomes sensitive to pressure
