Full Mouth Crowns

If most of your teeth are badly decayed, and you feel desperate about your dental condition affecting your smile. There is no need to lose hope. Thankfully, cosmetic dentistry offers multiple solutions that can restore your teeth’s function and help you confidently smile; one such solution is full mouth crowns.

Full Mouth Reconstruction with Dental Crowns 

Full-mouth dental crowns and bridges are among the most common full-mouth dental treatments used to solve multiple dental issues.

This treatment involves covering nearly all surfaces of the teeth with artificial tooth-colored dental 

materials to restore their ideal level, proportion, shape, and size, including options like PFM crowns, ceramic crowns such as Emax and Empress, and zirconia crowns.

When Do I Need Full Mouth Crowns?

You generally need full mouth crowns when most of your teeth are severely damaged and need a comprehensive, full coverage treatment for more protection. 

Full mouth crowns are recommended in several situations, including:

1. Compromised teeth need dental crown restoration  
   When most of your teeth are badly decayed and have multiple defects at different stages. Such as:
   • Teeth with large defective cavities need a more comprehensive solution to cover the tooth structure, repair the defects, and strengthen the remaining weak tooth, much more than a dental filling can do.
   • Multiple cracks or broken teeth that need more protection and need to be restored with a full coverage treatment.
   • Multiple endodontically treated teeth: as they become weak with time, and need a full tooth cap to protect them.
2. Replacing missing teeth with Dental Bridges
   In case of multiple missing teeth. A crown plays an important role in restoring oral function and stability. They can be used to support long-span bridges by covering the prepared natural teeth (abutments) for more than 3 missing teeth. This provides strong support to dental bridges and holds them securely in their place, restoring chewing and speech efficiency.
3. You can’t tolerate Dental Implant Surgery
   Some patients suffer from systemic medical conditions (medically compromised patients) that make any surgical treatments, like dental implant placement, so they prefer replacing missing teeth with dental crowns and bridges.
4. Conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, bleeding disorders, compromised bone conditions, chemotherapy, or autoimmune disease. In such situations, a non-surgical solution such as full mouth crowns becomes safer and a practical alternative.
5. Teeth with a wear pattern
   Patients who persist in harmful actions over time are exposed to the underlying tissue, “dentin,” which causes tooth sensitivity and weakness.
   A full mouth crown is suitable in such cases to restore the teeth’s anatomy and protect the remaining tooth structure. Common causes include:
   • Bruxism: a parafunctional habit characterized by involuntary teeth grinding. Offense occurs during sleep or stress periods. 
   • Erosion: means minerals loss of tooth structure due to excessive exposure to acidic products, such as Espresso, lemon, and orange, or from intrinsic acids in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). 
   • Improper teeth brushing behaviour: when patients follow incorrect oral hygiene advice, such as brushing aggressively, using a hard toothbrush, wrong brushing technique, or using harmful chemical ingredients like baking soda with vinegar. 
6. Smile makeover
   Hollywood Smile makeover with dental crowns is used to fix teeth with severe deep discoloration and stains, with moderate or severe misalignment (crowding or spacing) that can’t be self-corrected without orthodontic treatment.
   Full mouth crowns provide you with a perfect symmetrical smile, with tooth-shaded, high aesthetic, natural look and feel.  
7. Bite adjustment
   It is indicated to improve the bite relation between upper and lower teeth, which is known as occlusion. By returning teeth to their natural anatomy ”shape” and vertical height. Leads to a more stable bite and improves chewing efficiency 
8. Prothesis need 
   Full mouth crowns are usually combined with full mouth implants, such as all-on-6 or all-on-8 dental implants. A full mouth crown is attached to the underlying implants either by cement retention or screw fixation, providing a highly functional, permanent, long-lasting prosthesis that replaces a large number of missing teeth. 
9. Genetic conditions
   Some patients have inherited dental defects like: Amelogenesis imperfecta (Enamel softness), Dentinogenesis imperfecta (decayed inner structure of teeth). These conditions affect both functional and aesthetic efficiency of the teeth. Result in weak enamel or dentine, making teeth more prone to fracture. Full mouth reconstruction with dental crowns helps protect weakened enamel or dentin, restoring normal tooth anatomy and function.
10. Patient Can’t Tolerate Removable Prostheses
    A denture is an alternative to full-mouth crown treatment, which restores a large number of missing teeth. However, not all patients can deal with removable dental appliances and may feel uncomfortable and insecure; also, dentures are less efficient and strong. 

The benefits and risks of full mouth crowns 

Like many dental treatments, there are pros and cons. 

Benefits of full mouth crowns:

1. Aesthetic improvement:
   Since the whole teeth are covered with the same crown material, this creates a uniform, harmonious smile with improved color, shape, and alignment, using digital smile design software and CAD/CAM technology.
2. Function enhancement:
   They significantly improve chewing efficiency and speech clarity.
3. Long-term protection 
   Ceramic and zirconia full mouth crowns protect the remaining teeth from any further decay or fracture, offering a strong, durable restoration under mastication forces that lasts 15-20 years with proper Oral hygiene. 
4. Self-confidence:
   Offer a younger, healthier, more natural smile

Risks of full mouth crowns

1. Irreversible treatment: removing tooth structure for clearing a space for crown placement can’t be undone.
2. Sensitivity and discomfort
   You could experience post-operative pain and discomfort as a temporary side effect that resolves with OTC painkillers and gradually disappears with time
3. High Cost
   A single dental crown may be affordable, but some may fear they can’t afford multiple crowns for the full mouth restoration. While the cost may be high, it’s a long-term investment.
   Suave clinic has solved this issue by providing our patients with customized dental packages of the teeth crowns and bridges they need, with cost-effective deals and offers to make high-quality care affordable and accessible.
4. Fear of extra tooth preparation 
   Many patients fear getting full mouth crowns in Turkey, as social media presents Turkey Teeth as being done by aggressive teeth preparation to stumps and fake-looking dental crowns.

Suave Clinic professionals have discredited false claims about full mouth crowns in Turkey, as at Suave Clinic

• We prioritize transparent consents; we don’t force patients towards a certain treatment procedure; we show the patients all the available treatment options, benefits, risks, and costs.
• We don’t do any dental operations that patients don’t need; we value our patients and seek long-term trust.
• We practice minimally invasive dentistry; we don’t over-prepare teeth, do aggressive reduction, or cut teeth down to stumps, pegs, or shark teeth. We believe, as experts, that all these techniques lower the durability and strength of the final restoration, decrease the success rate of our dental treatments, and eventually harm the clinic’s reputation. That’s why we don’t over-prepare your teeth; we protect and reinforce them with high-quality EU-made Zirconia and Emax crowns and a written guarantee, for a long-lasting, shiny, natural smile.

How long do full dental crowns last?

A full dental crown can last for decades, on average for 15-20 years. This lifespan mainly depends on:

• The type of material used in the crown (whether PFMs, zirconia, or e.max crowns )
• How well the patient follows the dentist’s instructions and oral hygiene routine.
• The health condition of capped teeth 
• Teeth grinding and clenching like bruxism (patient may need a nightguard)
• A dentist’s skills and clinical experience 

How to Care for Full-Mouth Crown Restorations

Proper aftercare following full mouth crown restorations is essential for maintaining results that last for decades, including the following: 

• Good Oral hygiene 
  It’s important to maintain oral hygiene in the following steps: brushing at least twice daily using a soft toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste. Keep flossing daily, especially after meals, and use a water floss for better cleaning around the crown margin. You may also need antibacterial mouthwash to reduce any plaque accumulation.
• Food to avoid 
  After getting the full mouth crown restorations, you should avoid some foods to protect your crowns. These include hard, sticky food, caramel, ice cubes, and popcorn, because they may increase the risk of crown loosening.
• Regular dental visits 
  As you keep regular dental visits, you discover any dental issues early. It’s important to have a general dental check-up every 3–6 months
• Control bad habits
  Elimination of bad habits whenever possible plays an important role in long-term crown success. Habits such as biting hard objects, like pins or nail biting, or teeth grinding can increase the risk of crown damage. In case of bruxism, wearing a night guard is recommended to protect the crowns from excessive force.

Suave’s dental packages for full mouth crowns 

Suave Dental Clinic offers multiple full-mouth crown packages, designed to provide a smooth experience without any difficulties. Through providing all-inclusive care packages that cover all what you need. Each package includes: 

• Initial examination and consultation
• All x-rays needed (ex, panoramic x-ray)
• All treatment steps, including local anesthesia
• 16 or 24 premium Zirconium or e-max Ivoclar Crowns, according to your needs.

To enhance your comfort, we also provide:

• Private assistant throughout your treatment
• Luxury transfers, including airport pickup and hotel accommodation

Also, you can get a full mouth crown within a short period of time of 6–8 days, and transform your smile totally with a flawless, natural-looking smile.

FAQs

Full Mouth Crowns FAQs

What to expect after full mouth crowns?

You may have normal temporary side effects like some soreness, tenderness of gums, and sensitivity to hot and cold for a few days. This is easily controlled by OTC medication.

How long does it take to get used to a full mouth of crowns?

It usually takes a few days to a few weeks until you get used to a full mouth of crowns. Your discomfort will gradually resolve, and you will be able to eat and drink. 

Do teeth go bad under crowns?

It may happen when the crown procedure is not properly done, causing an unfitted margin and food impaction with bacteria accumulation and poor oral hygiene, which can cause tooth decay.

What is the hardest tooth to crown prep?

The hardest tooth to crown prep is posterior teeth, especially in the upper jaw, due to limited access and anatomical complexity compared to anterior teeth.

Is there an alternative to a crown?

Yes, there are always alternatives to each treatment depending on the teeth’s conditions and the patient’s priorities. The alternatives include: 
1- Dental filling 
It’s considered the first-line option for mild to moderate tooth damage. By filling or repairing cavities, cracks, or defects with a tooth colored dental filling 
2- Inlay or Onlay
This is an indirect and conservative tooth restoration that is used when the teeth fall between minor damage and extensive crown cases. It preserves more healthy tooth structure while providing strength and durability. 
3- Dental Veneers 
A custom-made thin shell that covers the front surface of anterior teeth. They used to fix minor defects such as discoloration, small chips, or shape irregularities, enhancing overall smile aesthetics.
4- Dental Implants 
When a tooth is severely damaged and non-restorable. Tooth extraction is the best option. Dentists prefer to go for a stable and successful treatment like dental implants for replacing missing teeth.