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Restorative13 Aug 2024 · 6 min read

Full mouth rehabilitation: restoring worn-out teeth

When many teeth are worn, broken or missing, fixing them one by one rarely works. Here's how a full mouth plan is different.

Dr. Shrey Nandi
Dr. Shrey NandiPrincipal dentist

Key takeaways

  • Full mouth rehabilitation rebuilds the whole bite, not just individual teeth.
  • It's often needed after years of grinding, acid wear or old failing work.
  • Treatment is planned digitally and done in phases.
  • Crowns, implants, bonding or dentures may all play a part.

Signs you may need it

  • Teeth that look short, flat or chipped.
  • Sensitivity across many teeth.
  • Jaw ache, headaches or a bite that feels 'off'.
  • Several missing teeth or failing old crowns and fillings.

Why one tooth at a time doesn't work

When teeth wear down, the whole bite collapses. Restoring a single tooth to its original height can make it hit too hard, so it breaks again. A full mouth plan restores the correct bite height across all teeth together.

How it's planned

  • Photos, X-rays and digital scans of both jaws.
  • Digital smile design to plan tooth shape and length.
  • Often a trial smile or temporary teeth to test the new bite.
  • Final crowns, implants or bonding, placed in phases.

Materials we use

Zirconia crowns are strong and natural-looking, DMLS crowns are a value option for back teeth, and implants replace missing teeth. Your plan combines whatever suits each tooth best.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take?

Usually a few weeks to a few months, depending on whether implants are involved.

Is it painful?

Each step is done under local anaesthesia. Sedation is available for anxious patients.

Related treatmentFull mouth rehabilitationLearn more about this treatment at Healing Touch Dental, Gurgaon.

This article is for general information and doesn't replace a dental examination. Prices mentioned are starting prices at the time of writing.

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