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Full mouth rehabilitation (or full mouth restorations) are procedures where all of the issues in the mouth are addressed in an effort to create a new, beautiful, healthy smile. These types of treatments can take anywhere from many weeks to many months in order for patients to realize full results, and they are also costly due to the multitude of teeth - and issues - that often need to be addressed. It goes without saying that no two dental patients are the same. Noting this, it shouldn't surprise you to learn that no two full mouth rehabilitations are the same. What's more is that these types of procedures aren't for everyone.

In order to give you a better idea of the qualifications and factors involved in a full mouth rehabilitation on a patient-by-patient basis, we've put together this handy guide. Here's a closer look:

The Most Important Factors in a Full Mouth Rehabilitation

  • Cause of previous damage: First things first, a dentist will need to establish the cause of the previous oral damage in order to determine a) whether you're an ideal patient to treat, and b) what treatments to administer in resolving the issues at hand. For instance, do you need a full mouth restoration due to years of poor oral care finally catching up with you? Or perhaps you sustained some sort of facial injury? The cause of the injury can help a dentist determine a lot.

  • Previous treatments: Another important factor involves any previous treatments. Dentists will look at treatments performed on a tooth-by-tooth basis, as well as any previous attempts at a full mouth rehabilitation in an effort to better understand what worked in the past and what might work better in the future. Dentists have a variety of treatments to choose from when it comes to a full mouth rehabilitation, from All-on-4 implants to conventional implants to dentures. Previous treatments go a long way in planning your treatment.

  • Age/health of the patient: One of the most important factors that a dentist will need to consider when weighing a full mouth rehabilitation treatment is both the age and the health of the patient. Younger patients are more quick to recover from treatment than older ones. Additionally, there's the case of patient health that must be considered.

  • Cost/length of treatment: Finally, there's the length of treatment and the cost of treatment that's important to note. Like we told you in the beginning, some full mouth rehabilitations can take years before results are realized. And some treatments cost much more than others. Is the money and long wait worth it? It's an important consideration.

For more information on full mouth rehabilitation dental treatments and the factors that must be considered before an individual receives treatment, contact Kanehl Dental today.