Full Mouth Reconstruction in Kitsilano
Rebuilding Your Entire Bite, One Coordinated Treatment Plan at a Time
Full mouth reconstruction combines several restorative and sometimes cosmetic treatments into a single coordinated plan to rebuild function, comfort, and appearance when multiple teeth are damaged, missing, or affected by long-term wear.
Quick answer: Full mouth reconstruction is a customized combination of treatments, which may include dental implants, crowns, bridges, veneers, or bite correction, planned together to restore a mouth affected by extensive decay, wear, trauma, or missing teeth. Unlike a single procedure, it's a multi-step plan built around your specific bite and goals.
Who Typically Needs Full Mouth Reconstruction
Extensive Tooth Wear
Years of grinding, clenching, or acid erosion can wear teeth down to the point where your bite height and function are affected.
Multiple Missing Teeth
Several missing teeth across the upper and lower arches can affect chewing, speech, and the structure of your face over time.
Widespread Decay or Fractures
Extensive untreated decay or repeated fractures on multiple teeth often require more than one isolated procedure to resolve.
Chronic Jaw or Bite Pain
An uneven or collapsed bite can contribute to jaw discomfort, headaches, and uneven wear on remaining teeth.
Treatments That May Be Combined
Every full mouth reconstruction plan is different, built around your specific bite, remaining teeth, and goals. A plan may include any combination of the following:
- Dental implants. Used to replace missing teeth with a stable, permanent foundation.
- Fixed bridges or dentures. Alternative ways to replace multiple missing teeth depending on your bone health and preferences.
- Crowns. Used to rebuild severely worn, cracked, or decayed teeth back to their proper shape and height.
- Veneers. Sometimes used on front teeth as part of the plan to restore both function and appearance.
- Bite (occlusal) adjustment. Fine-tuning how your upper and lower teeth meet, often to relieve strain on your jaw joints.
- Gum and bone treatment. Addressing any underlying periodontal disease before restorative work begins, since a healthy foundation is essential first.
How Treatment Is Planned and Sequenced
- Comprehensive exam and imaging. This typically includes a full set of X-rays or a CBCT scan, bite analysis, and a review of your gum and bone health.
- Treating any active disease first. Decay, infection, or gum disease is addressed before any restorative or cosmetic work begins.
- Building the restorative foundation. This includes implants, bridges, or dentures needed to replace missing teeth and support your bite.
- Refining function and appearance. Crowns, veneers, and bite adjustments are completed once the foundation is stable.
- Follow-up and maintenance. Your dentist schedules checkups to confirm everything is healing and functioning as expected.
Timeline and Number of Visits
Because full mouth reconstruction addresses multiple issues at once, it's completed over a series of visits rather than a single appointment, often spanning several months depending on whether implants are involved, since they require healing time before a permanent crown can be placed. Your dentist will give you a personalized timeline once your treatment plan is finalized, including which steps can be combined into the same visit.
A full mouth reconstruction is planned as a sequence, not all at once. We'll walk you through exactly what happens at each stage before you commit to the full plan.
Insurance, CDCP, and Financing
Because full mouth reconstruction typically combines several procedures, coverage varies significantly based on your specific insurance plan and which treatments are included. Some components may be eligible under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Visit our insurance and financing page to learn how we verify coverage and set up a payment plan for the portion that isn't covered.
Why Treatment Planning Matters
Full mouth reconstruction is one of the most complex forms of dental treatment because it involves rebuilding how your entire bite comes together, not just restoring individual teeth. A well-planned sequence protects the work you've already had done, avoids unnecessary procedures, and reduces the chance that one treatment undermines another, for example placing a crown before an underlying bite problem has been corrected.
At your consultation, we'll walk through every option at each stage, including alternatives where they exist, so you understand the reasoning behind the plan rather than just the list of procedures.
More Frequently Asked Questions
How is full mouth reconstruction different from a smile makeover?
A smile makeover is primarily cosmetic, focused on appearance. Full mouth reconstruction is primarily functional, rebuilding bite, chewing ability, and structural support, though cosmetic improvements are often part of the result.
Will I be without teeth at any point during treatment?
No. Your dentist plans the sequence so you have functional, presentable teeth throughout treatment, using temporary restorations where needed while permanent ones are being made.
How many appointments does full mouth reconstruction usually take?
It varies widely based on your specific plan, from a handful of visits to a year or more for cases involving multiple implants, since bone healing time can't be rushed.
Can I do full mouth reconstruction in phases if cost is a concern?
Yes. Many patients sequence treatment over a longer period, prioritizing the most urgent issues first. Ask about this during your consultation so we can plan around your budget and timeline.
Is full mouth reconstruction painful?
Most individual procedures involved are performed under local anesthesia with manageable recovery. Your dentist will walk you through what to expect at each stage of the plan.
Ready to Rebuild Your Smile?
Book a comprehensive consultation at our Kitsilano clinic so we can map out a personalized full mouth reconstruction plan.
Related services: Dental Implants · Dentures · Veneers · Fixed Bridges · Periodontal Surgery · Insurance & Financing
