How Long Does Full Mouth Rehabilitation Take?
Full mouth rehabilitation is a significant process. Here is a realistic timeline.
Full mouth rehabilitation typically takes 6 months to 2 years, depending on the complexity and whether bone grafting is needed.
Typical timeline:
- Phase 1: Consultation and planning (1β3 visits)
- Exams, X-rays, CT scans, treatment planning
- 2β4 weeks
- Phase 2: Preparatory work (if needed)
- Extractions of failing teeth: 1 visit, then 4β8 weeks healing
- Bone grafting or sinus lifts: 1 visit, then 4β6 months healing
- Gum disease treatment: 4β8 weeks
- Phase 3: Implant placement surgery (1 day)
- All implants placed in a single surgery
- In many cases, temporary teeth are attached the same day (immediate loading)
- Phase 4: Healing and osseointegration (3β6 months)
- Bone grows around the implants and bonds with them
- You wear temporary teeth during this time
- Phase 5: Final restoration (2β4 weeks)
- Impressions taken for the permanent bridge
- Final bridge fabricated in the lab
- Final bridge is attached to the implants
- Factors that extend the timeline:
- Needing bone grafting (adds 4β6 months)
- Multiple extractions (needs healing time)
- Medical conditions that slow healing
- Complex cases requiring multiple surgeries