Dental & Implants
All-on-4 Full-Arch Implants
A full arch restored on four implants
All-on-4 replaces a full arch of teeth with a fixed prosthesis supported by four implants, angled to avoid grafting in many cases. It is a demanding procedure: the planning, the surgical guide and the prosthetic workflow all have to be right, and the difference between a good and a mediocre outcome is mostly in that planning.
We only route full-arch cases to departments that can show documented volume, offer CBCT-based surgical guides and provide a provisional prosthesis within the same trip. Ask for the prosthesis material (acrylic versus zirconia), the number of follow-up visits and the replacement policy for fractured prostheses — those three answers separate a durable result from an expensive one.
Most patients leave with a fixed provisional arch and return home, then come back for the definitive prosthesis after healing. Some departments offer a single-trip definitive solution; we treat those claims sceptically and ask for the clinical evidence before recommending them.
What is included
- CBCT, photographs and digital treatment planning
- Any required extractions and bone reduction
- Four implants per arch with multi-unit abutments
- Fixed provisional prosthesis fitted within days
- Definitive prosthesis after healing, plus review
Who this suits
- Patients with a failing or fully edentulous arch
- Those quoted $20,000+ per arch at home
- Patients who can return for a second visit after healing
Time required
3–5 hours of surgery; provisional arch within 1–3 days
Recovery
7–14 days of swelling and a soft-diet period of 4–8 weeks.
Trip planning
Plan 10–14 days for surgery and provisional fitting, then a second trip of 7–10 days for the definitive prosthesis.
Questions
Practical answers.
Something not covered? Email [email protected] and a coordinator will reply directly.
Is the price per arch or for both?
The range shown is per arch. Most patients need one or both arches treated, so ask for a written plan covering each arch separately.
Acrylic or zirconia prosthesis?
Acrylic is cheaper and easier to repair; zirconia is more durable and more natural-looking but costs materially more. We get both options quoted so you can compare rather than being steered to one.
Can it be done in one trip?
Surgery and a provisional prosthesis, usually yes. A definitive zirconia prosthesis generally requires a second visit after healing. Treat single-trip definitive claims with caution and ask for the clinical protocol.
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