A few weeks ago, a gentleman in his mid-60s walked into our clinic with a simple but serious concern—he couldn’t chew sopari anymore. Something he had enjoyed for years had become painful and difficult. He felt helpless, unable to eat comfortably, and gradually losing his confidence to smile or speak freely.
When we examined him, it was clear that all his teeth were severely worn down. This condition is known as full mouth attrition, and in his case, it was mainly due to two reasons:
His age – natural wear and tear that comes with time.
A long-standing habit of chewing sopari.
To get a complete picture of his dental and gum health, we took an OPG (a full mouth X-ray). This helped us assess his bone condition, tooth roots, and overall oral health. After careful evaluation, we realized that the only way to restore his chewing ability and smile was through a full mouth rehabilitation.
Now, full mouth rehabilitation is a big comprehensive approach —it involves
rebuilding every tooth in the mouth for function, comfort, and aesthetics. But
we believe in taking one step at a time, making sure the patient is comfortable
at every stage.
Our first step was a test-drive phase, similar to test-driving a car
before buying.
It allowed the patient to experience the feel of the new bite before
committing to treatment.
After his commitment….
We started the treatment with a deprogrammer to help his jaw relax into its
natural, comfortable position. Once we were able to record this centric
relation (the most stable jaw position, for long lasting comfort).
Based on that record, we created a mock-up cast—a model of what his new
teeth would look like.
This mock-up was then replicated in his mouth so he could “experience” what
the final result would feel like. We kept it for 15-20 days, closely monitoring
how he chewed, spoke, and smiled. After this period, he happily confirmed that
he was fully satisfied, and he didn’t feel the need for any more adjustments.
Once we had his green signal, we moved to the next phase. We performed root
canal treatments on two teeth, where the nerve was at risk. Then came the crown
preparation—shaping each tooth so they could be restored properly.
We used a digital scanner to take accurate measurements of his prepared
teeth and provided temporary crowns for a few days while his final set was
being crafted. Around 10 days later, we finally cemented the permanent
prosthesis—a beautiful, balanced, and functional set of teeth.
Today, he can chew sopari without any pain, enjoy his food, and smile with
ease and pride.
What makes us happiest is not just that we restored his teeth—it’s that we
gave him back a part of his life that he had quietly given up on.
