All-on-4 replaces an entire upper or lower arch of missing or failing teeth using just four strategically placed dental implants. The new teeth are fixed in place, so they do not slip or come out like dentures. Most patients leave surgery with a functional temporary bridge the same day, then receive their final set once healed.
All-on-4 is built for people missing most or all teeth in an arch, or whose remaining teeth are failing from decay or gum disease. If dentures are wearing you down, or you are facing the loss of many teeth at once, this is the modern alternative.
Because the rear implants are angled into denser bone, many patients who were told they “lack the bone for implants” still qualify. Where grafting genuinely is needed, our in-house bone grafting and sinus lift expertise handles it. For single missing teeth, see dental implants.
Full-arch treatment is one of the biggest investments in dentistry, and we treat the financial planning as part of the treatment planning. CareCredit offers extended monthly payment options, we verify and maximize any insurance contribution, and the SEDA Smile Membership Plan supports uninsured patients. You will know exactly where you stand before anything is scheduled.
The first weeks favor a soft-food diet while your implants integrate with the bone. From there, function climbs steadily until your final teeth arrive, at which point you simply live your life: brush, use the water flosser we recommend, and keep your checkups.
Implant-supported teeth do not decay, but the gums around them still need care. Routine professional cleanings protect your investment for decades.
In most cases, yes. A functional temporary bridge is fixed to your implants before you leave. Final custom teeth come after healing, typically a few months later.
Most patients describe it as far easier than expected: a few days of swelling and soreness managed with medication. Many are back to normal routines within a week.
The implants themselves can last decades, often a lifetime, with good hygiene. The tooth bridge may be refreshed after many years of wear.
Get a second opinion with a 3D scan. The angled All-on-4 technique uses bone most people still have, and grafting can rebuild the rest when needed.
Yes. Each arch is treated independently. Some patients do one arch now and the other later.
Brush normally, clean under the bridge with a water flosser or special floss, and keep regular hygiene visits. We walk you through the exact routine.
