A Full Mouth Transformation at Dr. Bharat Katarmal Dental Clinic, Jamnagar
A few weeks ago, a gentleman in his mid-60s walked into our
clinic with a seemingly simple concern:
"I can’t chew sopari anymore."
To many, that might sound minor. But for him, it was a daily
comfort, a part of his routine—and losing it had affected more than just his
eating.
He was slowly losing confidence in his ability to chew,
speak, and smile comfortably.
The Problem: More Than Just Missing Teeth
On examination, it was clear that this was a case of severe
full mouth attrition. All his teeth were worn down—flat, fragile, and
functionally compromised.
The causes?
✔️ His age – natural wear and
tear
✔️ A long-standing habit of
chewing sopari (areca nut), which had accelerated tooth damage over the years
To fully assess the extent of the damage, we took an OPG
(Orthopantomogram)—a panoramic X-ray of the entire mouth. This helped us
evaluate bone support, tooth roots, and overall oral health.
The Solution: Full Mouth Rehabilitation (FMR)
We decided on a Full Mouth Rehabilitation (FMR)—a
comprehensive treatment plan to restore every tooth, improve bite function,
aesthetics, and most importantly, chewing comfort.
But such a transformation doesn’t happen overnight.
We believe in doing it step by step—with precision,
patience, and the patient’s full trust.
Step 1: The Test-Drive Phase
Just like test-driving a car before buying it, we first
created a mock-up model of his future smile:
✅ We used a deprogrammer to
allow his jaw muscles to relax
✅ Recorded his centric
relation—the most stable and comfortable position of the jaw
✅ Transferred that to a mock-up
cast and temporarily replicated it in his mouth for smile test drive
He lived with this trial version for about 15–20 days.
During this time, we closely monitored his ability to chew, speak, and smile.
At the end of the trial, he said just one thing:
"Doctor, this feels perfect. Let’s go ahead."
Step 2: The Final Treatment
Once we had his go-ahead, we proceeded with:
🔹 Root canal treatment
on two teeth to prevent future pain
🔹 Crown preparation on
all teeth for proper fit and alignment
🔹 Digital intraoral
scanning to take precise measurements with intraoral scanner
🔹 Temporary crowns for
function and appearance while the permanent ones were crafted
🔹 And finally,
cementation of the permanent crowns—a beautiful, balanced, functional set made
just for him
The crowns were carefully fabricated using high-strength zirconia, crafted by some of the most skilled dental technicians.
The Outcome: A Smile Reborn
This full-mouth transformation took about 8–10 visits over
two months.
And today?
✨ He can chew sopari comfortably
✨ He enjoys his meals again
✨ He smiles freely and
proudly—without hesitation
Why This Case Matters
For us, this wasn’t just about restoring teeth.
It was about restoring confidence, comfort, and joy.
We didn’t just give him new teeth—we gave him back a part of life he thought he had lost forever.
