A planned programme that rebuilds the function and look of the whole mouth, often combining several treatments.
What it involves
Full-mouth rehabilitation is not one procedure but a plan. It can include gum treatment, extractions, fillings, root canals, crowns, bridges and implants, ordered so that each stage prepares for the next and the bite works as a whole at the end.
Who it suits
Considered when many teeth are worn, broken, missing or decayed, or when the bite has changed over time. It needs a thorough examination first, and the dentist may recommend treating gum disease and stabilising the bite before any cosmetic work.
How it usually works
A full assessment with X-rays or a 3D scan, photographs and sometimes models. The dentist presents a phased plan. Treatment can take several visits over weeks or months, and sometimes more than one trip. Temporary teeth are common between stages.
Risks and things to consider
A long plan means a long commitment: delays, extra work found along the way and repeated visits are possible. Total cost and time can change as the work progresses. Rebuilding the bite is a complex job and the result depends heavily on planning.
Questions to ask before you decide
Can you give me the plan in stages with a cost for each? What could add work or cost later? How many trips will I need? Who will do the follow-up and what records will they have?
General information, not medical advice. A dentist decides what suits you after examining you.