Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Not everyone is born with a perfect smile or teeth, and over time, a number of physical and physiological factors can impact on the quality of these. Sometimes, it takes a little more to repair or rehabilitate a damaged or decayed or missing teeth, which is why a full mouth rehabilitation process is often recommended for people who have suffered early loss of teeth ,disease, severe trauma, or infection to their oral cavity.

Full mouth rehabilitation, sometimes called full mouth reconstruction, is one of the most complex dental procedures available. This highly individualised treatment incorporates different dental procedures to restore a patient’s smile, and to optimise the aesthetics and functionality and overall health of the entire mouth. At ADI, we provide detailed information and guidance in the run-up to customising and rehabilitating your teeth and mouth, to optimise your oral well-being.

Full mouth rehabilitation requires multiple appointments, and may take several weeks or months to complete – depending on the extensiveness of the condition of the teeth being repaired and the scope of the procedures being performed.

Full mouth rehabilitation includes surgical, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, but it is not just a cosmetic procedure. While it does offer certain cosmetic and aesthetic benefits, the primary goal is to restore proper form and function to the mouth – to ensure that the patient can eat, drink, and speak properly.

Full mouth reconstruction takes into consideration the entire oral system, and can benefit those who suffer from significant oral health issues, such as: multiple missing teeth, severe gum disease, failing fillings, cracked and broken teeth, and badly-worn or damaged teeth. It is also an option for patients who have damage from facial trauma, or certain congenital conditions.

As a rule of thumb, when it comes to your oral health, anything that you lose in your mouth can have long-term and dire consequences.

People with the following dental issues should consider full mouth rehabilitation:

  • If you are in good health, but have multiple missing/ damaged teeth
  • If you suffer from Advanced Periodontal disease
  • Those with severely worn out teeth due to bruxism (clenching and excessive teeth grinding)
  • If you have malocclusions (abnormal alignment of teeth), or a problematic bites
  • People with a compromised smile

Full mouth reconstruction is not a single dental treatment; it incorporates a series of interventions to restore and rehabilitate a patient’s teeth, bite and gums. The condition of your teeth will determine what restorative procedures may be needed, which can vary according to the patient’s overall oral health needs.

Procedures could include:

  1. Orthodontic treatment
  2. Extraction of damaged/infected teeth
  3. Root canal therapy
  4. Placement of dental crowns, veneers or implant crowns
  5. Corrective jaw surgery
  6. Placement of dental implants

Full-mouth rehabilitation usually involves a variety of general, surgical, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, and Dr Naidoo and his team will help diagnose and create a specialised treatment plan for you, to help create a holistic  approach to healing your smile.

Full mouth rehabilitation rebuilds the architecture  of your face and restores your smile. The following are some of the additional benefits to undergoing this highly-customised restorative journey:

  • Improved appearance
  • Curing headaches and migraines
  • Jaw repositioning and restoration of proper facial contours
  • Stronger Dental Structure
  • Improved overall oral health
  • Improved ability to speak phonetics
  • Improved ability to eat and drink properly
  • Reduced risk of infections

NOTE: A full-mouth reconstruction can be a costly experience, and may dissuade some patients from seeking the necessary treatment/s they require. However, the longer one goes without treatment, the greater the pain and risk of exacerbating the condition, and the greater the potential of having to undergo further, more costly procedures in the long-run.