Full mouth rehabilitation seeks to convert all unfavorable forces on teeth which invariably lead to periodontal conditions, into favorable forces which permit normal function and therefore induce healthy condition. Thus it entails the performance of all the procedures necessary to produce a healthy, esthetic, well-functioning, self-maintaining masticatory function. It implies the restoration of impaired occlusion, enhancement of esthetics, preservation of the remaining teeth and maintenance of a healthy periodontium. Treatment plan must result in healthy maintainability of the teeth and their respective supporting structures in harmony with the muscles, bones, joints and ligaments of the mouth and jaws.

The first author is Professor & Head in Department of Prosthodontics at Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College, Sankalchand Patel University, Gujarat, India. The second author is Associate Professor in Prosthodontics at Government Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad, India. The third author is Private Practitioner and Consultant Prosthodontist.