Full Mouth Reconstruction in Los Angeles
The short answer
Worn, broken or missing teeth rebuilt in planned phases.
Full mouth reconstruction in Los Angeles rebuilds most or all of the teeth in both jaws. It helps when wear, fractures, decay or missing teeth have changed how you chew and how your smile looks. At Veneers & Co. Dental Group, Dr. Faraz Farahnik plans the bite first, then restores it in phases, with your fee and timeline in writing.
- Dentist
- Faraz Farahnik, DDS
- Training
- DDS, USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
- License
- California-licensed dentist
- Patients
- Patients travel from across the country and around the world.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
What is full mouth reconstruction?
Full mouth reconstruction is a single, coordinated rebuild of the upper and lower teeth, planned around how they meet. It restores how they function, feel and look. Rather than repairing one problem tooth after another, Dr. Farahnik designs every restoration to fit a shared bite. The goal is even, harmonious contact between the upper and lower teeth.
Reconstruction, rehabilitation, restoration
You may see all three words. Dentists often say "full-mouth rehabilitation"; patients more often search for "reconstruction." They describe the same idea: restoring function, comfort and appearance across the whole mouth at once. The specific treatments inside the plan vary widely from person to person.
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What problems lead to a full mouth reconstruction?
In Dr. Farahnik's experience, full mouth reconstruction usually follows several problems at once, built up over years. A single broken tooth rarely calls for it. A mouth where many teeth are worn, cracked, heavily filled or missing often does.
- Teeth worn short or flat, for example from grinding or clenching
- Many broken, cracked or heavily filled teeth, often with old fillings that are breaking down at the edges
- Several missing teeth, or teeth that can no longer be saved
- A bite that has shifted or collapsed, so chewing feels awkward, uneven or tiring
- Failing dental work in many places at once: crowns, bridges or fillings that leak, chip or no longer fit
- Sore jaw muscles or morning headaches that may be connected to how the teeth meet, which Dr. Farahnik will examine but does not promise to cure
Worn teeth deserve particular attention. Dr. Farahnik looks at how shortened edges have changed your smile and your bite, and whether the front teeth have started to chip.
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How is the new bite planned?
Dr. Farahnik designs the bite before he prepares a single tooth. He studies how your jaws close and how the teeth guide each other when you slide side to side. He also notes where wear reveals heavy forces.
Restoring lost height
When teeth have worn down, Dr. Farahnik may open the bite slightly. This makes room for strong restorations and brings back natural tooth proportions. A systematic review of this step concluded that, when indicated, increasing the bite height was a safe and predictable procedure. The symptoms some patients noticed were self-limiting. The evidence base was small, so each case is still judged individually.
Trying the design in temporaries
Dr. Farahnik first makes the planned shapes in provisional (trial) restorations. You wear them for a period to chew, speak and smile with the new bite before anything goes into final materials. He makes adjustments at this stage, before the final restorations.
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Who is a candidate for full mouth reconstruction?
Dr. Farahnik usually recommends full mouth reconstruction for adults whose teeth are worn, broken or missing across both arches. They should be healthy enough for routine dental treatment and willing to commit to a phased plan and long-term maintenance.
When a smaller plan makes more sense
- Most of your teeth are sound and only a few areas need work. Dr. Farahnik may suggest targeted treatment instead.
- Your main concern is the look of the front teeth, with a healthy bite. A smile makeover may fit better.
- Nearly every tooth in one jaw is failing. A full-arch implant bridge could be simpler for that arch. All-on-X
- Gum disease or infection is active. Dr. Farahnik treats that first and then revisits the plan.
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What can a reconstruction include?
A full mouth reconstruction can include composite, onlays, crowns, porcelain veneers, implants, and gum and root treatment, depending on what each tooth needs. The table shows the common building blocks and the job each one does.
Your plan may use several, or only a few.
| Building block | What it does | Typical reason |
|---|---|---|
| Direct composite | Rebuilds worn or chipped edges with tooth-colored material, often with less enamel removed | Worn or chipped teeth |
| Onlays | Cover one or more cusp tips and the biting surface, but not the whole tooth | Teeth that need more than a filling but not full coverage |
| Crowns | Cover the whole visible tooth | Weak, broken or heavily filled teeth |
| Porcelain veneers | Cover the front and edge of teeth that show | Front teeth with wear, chips or discoloration |
| Implants | Replace missing roots and support crowns or bridges | Missing teeth or teeth that can't be saved |
| Gum and root treatment | Stabilizes the foundation | Infection, inflammation or nerve damage |
Crowns remove considerably more tooth structure than veneers or onlays. That's why Dr. Farahnik uses them only where a tooth really needs full coverage. The laboratory study usually cited for this compares preparation designs on model teeth. So it describes relative amounts rather than what happens in every mouth. The ADA's MouthHealthy page on crowns explains when a tooth needs one.
Where teeth are missing, Dr. Farahnik places implants himself, with a periodontist and oral surgeons on our in-house team. Dental implants
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What happens during treatment, step by step?
Full mouth reconstruction in Encino moves through six phases, and each depends on the one before. Your written plan shows the order, the number of visits and the expected length of each phase.
Phase 1: Records and diagnosis
Photographs, X-rays, scans or impressions of both jaws, and a record of how they close. These let Dr. Farahnik study the whole mouth away from the chair and plan it on models.
Phase 2: Getting healthy
First, Dr. Farahnik treats cavities and brings gum disease under control. Infected teeth receive root canal treatment or come out. This matters because placing restorations over unhealthy teeth may worsen existing problems.
Phase 3: Foundations
If implants are part of the plan, they usually go in early. The bone needs months to bond with them before they can carry chewing forces. This is also the time to straighten teeth that need to move. Invisalign and clear aligners
Phase 4: The trial bite
Dr. Farahnik fits temporaries in the planned shapes and adjusts them until the bite, the speech and the appearance all feel right.
Phase 5: Final restorations
The lab makes the finals to copy the approved temporaries. Dr. Farahnik places them one section at a time, usually starting with one arch or one side, so the bite stays stable throughout. He uses local anesthesia where he prepares teeth.
Phase 6: Protection
At the end, you get a maintenance schedule, and a night guard may help protect the new surfaces.
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How long do reconstruction results last?
How long full mouth reconstruction lasts depends on the materials, your bite, any grinding and how well you care for the restorations. A 2025 systematic review looked at conservative full-mouth rehabilitation for worn teeth. It reported good clinical performance and high patient appreciation, with a fractured restoration as the most frequent problem.
Individual parts age at different rates. Ceramic veneers have a strong long-term record in the research. With implant crowns, reviews describe mechanical and gum-related complications as frequent even when the implant itself remains in place. So every plan includes regular maintenance.
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What are the risks and trade-offs?
Full mouth reconstruction is a large commitment of time, visits and cost, and you can't reverse some steps. In exchange, Dr. Farahnik designs the teeth to work as one system instead of patching them one at a time.
- Irreversible preparation. Teeth shaped for crowns, onlays or veneers will always need a covering.
- Sensitivity. Prepared teeth can be sensitive afterward; keeping as much sound tooth as possible helps protect the nerve and limit it.
- An adjustment period. A changed bite takes time to adjust to. In research on raising bite height, early symptoms settled on their own.
- Chips and fractures. Restorations can break, particularly with grinding, and may need repair or replacement.
- Gum and implant upkeep. Restorations, and the gums around implants, need regular professional cleaning.
Cost & insurance
How much does full mouth reconstruction cost?
The fee for full mouth reconstruction in Encino reflects how many teeth the plan covers and which treatments each one needs. Dr. Farahnik works with all budgets and price ranges.
A phased plan can also spread the cost over time.
Insurance
We accept all PPO insurance plans.
Dr. Farahnik works with all budgets and price ranges.
What affects the cost?
Key factors are the number of crowns, onlays and veneers, and any implants, grafts or extractions. Root canal treatment, the materials, temporaries and the night guard also count. You'll receive a written treatment plan and fee after your exam.
Financing
Financing is subject to each lender's terms and approval.
Questions
Frequently asked questions about full mouth reconstruction in Los Angeles
Is full mouth reconstruction the same as a smile makeover?
Not quite. At our practice, appearance leads a makeover, and it usually concentrates on the teeth that show. Function and health lead a reconstruction. It rebuilds the bite, the back teeth and any missing teeth, and the look of your smile improves along the way.
Will my bite feel different afterward?
Usually, at first. When a plan changes how your teeth meet or restores height to worn teeth, there is a period of adjustment. Reviews of bite-height changes describe early symptoms that settled on their own. Temporaries also let you try the new bite before anything is final.
Can a reconstruction be spread out over time?
Yes, and Dr. Farahnik phases most of them. He treats decay and gum disease first and then establishes the new bite. Final restorations then go in one section at a time. Phasing can also spread the visits and the fee over a longer period.
Does every tooth need a crown?
No. Each tooth gets what it needs. Some may only need bonding or a veneer, and others an onlay or a crown. Implants may replace missing teeth. Dr. Farahnik keeps as much healthy tooth as possible, which helps protect the nerve and limit sensitivity.
What if I grind my teeth at night?
Grinding puts heavy forces on teeth and restorations, and restoring the teeth doesn't make the habit stop. Dr. Farahnik may include a custom night guard in your plan to protect them, along with regular checks of how the new surfaces are wearing.
How long does full mouth reconstruction take?
It depends on what the plan includes. Work on existing teeth moves faster. Plans with extractions, bone grafts or implants take longer, because the bone needs months to heal around an implant. Your written plan lists each phase and how long it should take.
Will I be without teeth at any point?
Dr. Farahnik builds the plan so that you aren't. Temporary crowns, a temporary bridge or a temporary denture keep you eating, speaking and smiling while the lab makes the final work.
The dentist
Who plans your reconstruction?
Dr. Faraz Farahnik plans each full mouth reconstruction at his Encino practice, which centers on cosmetic and restorative care. Before earning his DDS at USC in 2018, he spent years in dental offices as an assistant and office manager. Meet Dr. Farahnik
- Education
- UCLA, with honors · DDS, USC, 2018
- Practicing
- Practicing dentist since 2018
- Languages
- English · Farsi
Your first step is a conversation.
Faraz Farahnik, DDS · USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Begin
Tired of patching one tooth at a time?
Start with a consultation and a full set of records. You'll see what is happening across your whole mouth and which problems are urgent or can wait. You'll also see what a phased plan would look like from the first visit to the last.