Full mouth restoration cost often confuses people. There’s no way you can get a ‘standard’ estimate of how much it’d cost because there simply isn’t one. This is because of the inherent versatility of the treatment (every single full mouth restoration case is different, hence the difference in costs!).
But the cost of full mouth restoration isn’t the only concern among patients – the real concern is if the treatment is even worth spending on? People are willing to invest their money, time and resources in the process of getting their teeth reconstructed, but the outcome is what holds them back. Are the results worth all these investments?
In this blog, we’ll talk about all these issues. We’ll discuss the average cost of full mouth restoration, its benefits, and if the treatment is really worth investing in.
Discussing The Basics: What Is Full Mouth Restoration?
Let’s start off our discussion by clearing some basic misunderstandings about the treatment’s name.
You must have heard of these popular dental terminologies: ‘full mouth dental restoration’, ‘full mouth rehabilitation’ and ‘full mouth reconstruction’. These terms are apparently different, but they all mean the same thing.
It’s important to address this point as a lot of patients get confused between these conflicting terms, not to mention the misinformation prevalent (on the internet and otherwise) about them referring to different treatments.
All of the above-mentioned terms refer to a multi-treatment approach to rebuilding and/or restoring the teeth in a person’s mouth.
In simple words, full mouth restoration is a way of comprehensively tackling a wide variety of dental issues in your mouth, specially designed for people whose dental issues are too diverse and complex to be remedied by a single treatment.
Hence, a full mouth restoration may be ideal for a person who:
- Has a number of missing/lost teeth.
- Has severely decayed or compromised teeth (or have large fillings on these teeth which have started to leak or fail beyond repair)
- Suffers from teeth grinding/clenching, a condition known as Bruxism, causing their teeth to wear down, chip or break
- Has some form of a genetic condition (such as Ectodermal Dysplasia, Ameliogenesis, or Dentinogenisis Imperfecta) which has caused teeth malformation
- Has a history of gum disease, resulting in jawbone loss and associated dental issues
- Has overlapping or crooked teeth, which is impacting the aesthetics of the smile
It’s evident that these dental issues are of varying nature (some are restorative, some are cosmetic, some orthodontic, etc.), and the person suffering from these can’t get their smile fixed by opting for a single dental treatment. In such cases, a full smile makeover is warranted, and that’s exactly what a full mouth restoration does!
It combines a variety of treatments – such as dental implants, crowns, bridges, implant dentures, bone grafts, sinus lifts, veneers, aligners, etc. – to provide a holistic makeover to a person’s mouth.
How Much Does Full Mouth Restoration Cost?
Since full mouth restoration involves combining several different treatments of several different sorts, it’s difficult to quote an average or an estimated cost for it.
The cost would entirely depend on the current condition of your teeth, whether you only have dental issues or gum/jawbone-related issues, too, and the extent and nature of restoration to be done. In simple words, the treatment cost would boil down to how much work is required to restore your smile and the type of treatments you’ll opt for.
For instance, if a patient comes in with a significant amount of missing teeth and exhibits signs of advanced decay, plus they also need bite adjustment and cosmetic enhancement – their treatment cost would logically be higher than someone who only requires restorative and cosmetic work.
A lot of patients are concerned about treatment costs and search the internet with queries like ‘full mouth restoration with porcelain crowns cost’ or ‘full mouth restoration with implants cost’, but these queries are likely to generate inaccurate cost estimates, if any.
Every case is different, and the only way of finding out the exact cost of the treatment is to get a consultation from a dental clinic offering full mouth restorations.
Is Full Mouth Restoration Worth The Investment?
Here comes the ultimate question – is full mouth restoration worth the investment?
Of course, it is. With all the many benefits that you get from this treatment, it’s indeed a worthy investment in your smile, fully justifying all the finances and time you will likely spend on it.
To recapitulate the argument, let’s have a look at the following benefits provided by a full mouth reconstruction:
- You get a permanent solution to your missing teeth (in the form of implants).
- Your severely decayed teeth are restored (either by crowns/bridges or by implants, depending on the severity of decay). The best part is that unnecessary or over-treatment isn’t done, and as much of your healthy tooth structure is preserved as possible. Remember, it’s a ‘rehabilitation’, and hence strives to provide you long term benefits rather than quick fixes.
- With the above benefits, the functionality of your teeth is instantly improved. You get to enjoy a stress-free and hassle-free chewing experience, something you’ve been yearning to get for so long.
- Apart from functional benefits, you also get to have your teeth aesthetically uplifted (via veneers or aligners/braces).
- Your gums and teeth are thoroughly cleaned before starting any of the above treatments, which revitalises your oral environment.
- All of these benefits provide a wholesome dental makeover to the patient, catering to the wide variety of issues present in their mouth all at once.
Conclusion
Full mouth restoration is an intelligent way of rebuilding smiles in people who suffer from multiple dental issues. It takes a comprehensive approach to fix these issues, combining different sorts of treatments (like restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, etc.), which reconstructs the patient’s mouth in a holistic manner.
For more details about full mouth restoration, schedule a FREE consultation with CA Implant Clinic, a premium practice based in California. Talk to our team of experts today to get a full mouth transformation without, that too without breaking your bank!
