Full Mouth Reconstruction in Scottsdale, AZ
Full mouth reconstruction rebuilds every tooth that is worn, broken, decayed or missing into one plan, instead of fixing teeth one at a time as they fail. At S&C Dental on North Scottsdale Road, Dr. Bri Stoterau and Dr. David Ngo combine dental implants, crowns and bridges, veneers and gum treatment so the finished bite works together and lasts. Most cases are staged over several months, and you keep a working set of teeth the whole way through.
Who Needs Full Mouth Reconstruction?
Patients usually arrive with several problems at once: teeth flattened by years of grinding, old crowns and fillings breaking down, missing teeth that have let the bite collapse, or decay and gum disease that have spread across the mouth. If more than a handful of teeth need work and the bite itself has changed, patching teeth individually tends to fail. Reconstruction fixes the foundation first.
How It Differs From a Smile Makeover
A smile makeover is cosmetic: it changes the look of healthy teeth. Full mouth reconstruction is restorative: it rebuilds teeth and the bite because they no longer function. Most reconstructions also look dramatically better, but the plan is driven by health, chewing and the position of your jaw, not appearance alone.
How We Plan and Stage Your Reconstruction
- Diagnosis. A full exam, 3D imaging, photographs and digital impressions. We map every tooth, the gum and bone around it, and how your jaw closes.
- Stabilize. Infection, decay and gum disease are treated first. A tooth that cannot be saved is removed and the site prepared for an implant where bone allows.
- Set the bite. If your teeth have worn down, we establish the correct bite position with temporaries before anything permanent is made. You wear them for weeks to confirm the new height feels right.
- Rebuild. Implants are placed and allowed to heal. Crowns, bridges, veneers and implant teeth are then made to the bite we tested, usually in sections so you are never without teeth.
- Protect. A night guard and a maintenance schedule keep the new work intact. Grinding is the most common reason reconstructions fail early.
Simple cases take three to four months. Cases with implants and bone healing commonly take six to twelve.
What a Reconstruction Can Include
- Dental implants for individual missing teeth, or All-on-4 when a full arch needs replacing.
- Crowns and bridges on teeth that are cracked, heavily filled or worn short.
- Porcelain veneers on front teeth that are sound but worn or chipped at the edges.
- Periodontal treatment so the gum and bone can hold the new work.
- Root canals to keep teeth that are infected but structurally worth saving.
- Bite guards and bite adjustment to stop the wear that caused the damage.
- Sedation for longer appointments.
Cost and Financing
Full mouth reconstruction is priced per procedure, so the total depends on how many teeth are involved and whether implants are needed. Most cases run from the low tens of thousands upward. After the diagnostic visit you receive an itemized written plan, with the work sequenced so it can be spread across insurance years. Dental insurance typically covers part of the restorative work (crowns, root canals, extractions, gum treatment) and little or none of the cosmetic portion. We offer third-party financing and accept most PPO plans.
Full Mouth Reconstruction Questions
How long does full mouth reconstruction take?
Three to four months for cases without implants. Six to twelve months when implants need time to fuse with bone or when grafting is required. You wear temporaries throughout, so you can eat and smile normally.
Will I be without teeth at any point?
No. Work is sequenced so you always have a functional set of teeth, and temporaries are made before any natural teeth are prepared.
Is it painful?
Each stage is done under local anesthetic, and sedation is available for longer visits. Most patients describe soreness for a few days after surgical steps rather than pain.
How long will the results last?
Crowns and implant teeth commonly last 15 years or more with a night guard and regular cleanings. The most common cause of early failure is untreated grinding, which is why a guard is part of every plan.
Can I do it in stages to spread the cost?
Yes. The plan is written in phases, with the health-critical work first. Many patients complete reconstruction over two insurance years.