What is full-mouth rehabilitation?

Full mouth rehabilitation refers to comprehensive dental services, including an in-depth oral assessment to restore an individual’s bite and aesthetic appeal of the mouth with a long-term outcome. It combines restorative dentistry with aesthetics to enhance the function, cosmetic appeal, and overall health of the mouth. As a result, full mouth rehabilitation focuses on replacing damaged teeth or rebuilding the structure of the teeth.

Full mouth rehabilitation consists of numerous treatments which contribute to a smile makeover and improve chewing ability, such as the following:

• Bridges: A dental bridge is one of the ways to replace a missing tooth.
• Crowns: Crowns function as caps, covering the surfaces of the teeth. A small portion of the enamel needs to be removed before the new crown is secured.
• Dental implants: Dental implants are surgically inserted within the jawbone and function as roots of the missing teeth.
• Veneers: Veneers are custom-designed shells that are placed over the front of the teeth. Veneers are inserted to correct cosmetic imperfections and conceal aesthetic flaws such as stains, cracks and chips in the teeth.
• Onlays: A dental onlay covers an expansive portion of the tooth. Onlays are implemented to treat damage to the cusps or biting surfaces.