Specialist Prosthodontist · Cremorne

Full Mouth Reconstruction in Sydney

When many teeth are worn down, broken, heavily filled or missing, fixing them one at a time rarely works for long. A full mouth reconstruction rebuilds the teeth in both jaws as one planned treatment, so bite, comfort and appearance are restored together. Specialist prosthodontist Dr Ricky Lim, who has formal training in full-mouth rehabilitation, plans and carries out each stage.

Specialist-coordinated

One prosthodontist plans and delivers every stage.

Where do you fit?

Which Situation Sounds like Yours?

Full mouth cases start in different places. Start with the one closest to yours.

Teeth worn short

Rebuild height and bite after grinding or acid wear.

Many fillings and crowns failing

Replace them in one coordinated plan.

Most teeth missing or failing

Implants or full-arch bridges.

I’m a dentist with a complex case

Refer for planning or treatment.

The basics

What Is a Full Mouth Reconstruction?

A full mouth reconstruction, also called full mouth rehabilitation, rebuilds all or most of the teeth in the upper and lower jaws in a planned sequence. It combines crowns, onlays, veneers, bridges, dental implants and dentures to restore how the teeth fit together, how they work and how they look – planned around the bite and jaw joints, not just individual teeth.

Signs you may need one:

Teeth worn noticeably shorter, flatter or sharper
A bite that feels collapsed, or a face that looks shorter between nose and chin
Several broken teeth or failing fillings and crowns at once
Many missing teeth, with the rest drifting or loose
Sensitivity across many teeth, or jaw discomfort linked to your bite

Specialist training

Formal Training in Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

Full-mouth cases are where a prosthodontist’s training matters most – bite, jaw function and complex combined treatment. Dr Ricky Lim can provide composite resin, crowns, porcelain veneers, removable dentures, implant overdentures and full-arch implant bridges (All-on-4®) where suitable, so one specialist coordinates and delivers the whole plan.

Referring dentist? Refer a patient online or download our referral form (PDF).

“Smile confidently. Feel like you again.”

What a plan may include

Treatments Combined in a Full Mouth Plan

Crowns and onlays – rebuild worn or broken teeth and restore bite height (crowns & bridges)
Porcelain veneers – refine the front teeth’s shape and colour (veneers)
Dental implants – replace missing teeth without relying on neighbours (implants)
All-on-4® bridges – replace a full arch of failing teeth with fixed teeth (All-on-4®)
Dentures / overdentures – removable options, with or without implants (implant dentures)
Bone grafting – rebuild bone where implants are needed (bone grafting)

What to expect

How a Full Mouth Reconstruction Is Planned

Complex cases are staged over several months; your plan sets out a case-specific timeline.

Consultation – $300

Your history, goals, teeth, gums, jaw joints and bite, with scans and photos.

Diagnostic records

Photographs, radiographs, CBCT if needed and models for complex cases.

Staged plan & trial

A written plan with costs; temporaries often test the new bite first.

Staged treatment

Foundations, then final crowns, bridges or arches – then protection and review.

Cost & payment

Full Mouth Reconstruction Cost

Every full mouth case is different, so we don’t publish a range that wouldn’t reflect your situation. Instead, Dr Lim gives you an itemised, staged costing after your consultation and records. For reference, ceramic crowns and onlays start from $3,500 per tooth, single implants typically cost $6,000–$8,000, and All-on-4® typically costs $35,000–$45,000 per arch.

Treatment can be staged to manage cost over time. For multi-stage plans our team coordinates rebate estimates with your insurer before you start and claims on-site after each visit.

Payment plans are available through humm®, with no interest on terms of up to 24 months.¹ An establishment fee and a monthly loan fee, charged by humm, apply. Approval is subject to humm’s credit assessment. Private health rebates are processed on-site.

¹ humm provided by Once Credit Pty Limited ABN 99 112 319 632, Australian Credit Licence No. 386194, subject to its Terms & Conditions. Fees, charges and interest (if applicable) vary depending on the product type, merchant and the amount of credit. Approval subject to credit assessment criteria.

What affects your price

The main factors we'll walk through at your consultation:

Number of teeth treated

Partial → both jaws

Treatments combined

Crowns, implants, dentures

Bone grafting

If required

Trial restorations

To test the new bite

Private health rebate

Estimated before you start

Fees are quoted individually after a clinical assessment and 3D scan. Any figures discussed beforehand are general guidance only and are confirmed in your written treatment plan.

Weighing your options

Full Mouth Reconstruction vs One Tooth at a Time

Why a coordinated plan often lasts longer.

	Tooth-by-Tooth Repairs	Full Mouth Reconstruction
Planning	Each problem as it appears	✓ Whole mouth, bite and jaw joints
Bite	Usually left as is	✓ Restored and tested first
Appearance	Mixed shades and shapes over time	✓ Designed as one smile
Upfront cost	Lower each visit	Higher overall; staged
Longer-term risk	Repeated breakage if the cause isn’t addressed	Cause built into the plan

The right approach depends on your case and is discussed at consultation.

Avoiding setbacks

Common Mistakes With Extensive Dental Problems

Repairing one tooth at a time without a plan. New work keeps breaking if the bite isn’t addressed.
Ignoring grinding. It’s a leading cause of wear and will damage new restorations too.
Rushing to final work. Testing a new bite with temporaries reduces surprises.
Choosing extraction by default. Some teeth can be saved; a specialist assessment helps decide.
Splitting complex care with no coordinator. Someone needs to own the overall plan.

On Sydney's Lower North Shore

Visiting us in Cremorne

Our practice is on Parraween Street in Cremorne, accessible from both Military Road and Parraween Street, with street parking and a council car park (up to 3 hours) close by. We welcome patients from across the Lower North Shore and referrals from dentists throughout Sydney.

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am–5pm. Closed Wednesday and weekends.

Common questions

Full Mouth Reconstruction FAQs

Straight answers to what patients ask most. If yours isn't here, our team is happy to help.

How long does a full mouth reconstruction take?

Complex cases are staged over several months. Your prosthodontist sets out a case-specific timeline at the treatment presentation.

What’s the difference between full mouth reconstruction and a smile makeover?

A smile makeover is mainly about appearance. A full mouth reconstruction rebuilds the bite and function of most or all teeth, with appearance improved along the way.

How much does a full mouth reconstruction cost?

It varies widely by case, so fees are given as an itemised, staged costing after your consultation and records.

Can I have treatment in stages?

Yes. Plans are staged to suit your timeline and budget, while dealing with urgent problems first.

Will I be without teeth during treatment?

Temporary restorations are used between stages so you can eat and smile. Your plan explains what to expect at each step.

Can my dentist refer me?

Yes. Dentists can refer through our online referral form or referral PDF, and we keep them updated throughout.

Talk to a specialist about rebuilding your teeth

Book a consultation with Dr Ricky Lim for a clear, staged plan.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. The information on this page is general in nature and is not a substitute for individual clinical advice. Before proceeding with treatment, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Individual results vary.

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