Mouth preparation refers to procedures that must be completed before fixed prosthodontic treatment and involves multiple disciplines including oral surgery, operative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics. It typically follows a sequence of assessment, emergency treatment, oral surgery to extract teeth or modify soft tissue, caries control and restoration replacement, endodontic treatment, periodontal treatment including grafting if needed, occlusal adjustment, and finally fixed prosthodontics. Foundation restorations may be needed to rebuild tooth structure before crown preparation, and definitive periodontal health is essential for successful fixed prosthesis outcomes.