When most or all teeth in an arch are missing, the conversation is about more than replacing individual teeth. All-on-4 describes a full-arch restoration supported by four implants. It can be considered for selected patients seeking a fixed alternative to a removable denture. The plan must account for bone, the bite, lip support and how easily the restoration can be cleaned.
A full-arch plan is recommended only after examining the teeth, gums and supporting bone.
What this treatment can offer
- A coordinated plan for a complete dental arch
- Fixed support for the planned replacement teeth
- A design that considers speech and facial balance
What to expect
Plan the whole smile
We discuss your current teeth, denture experience and priorities. Imaging helps assess suitable implant positions and whether teeth can be preserved.
Surgery and provisional teeth
Implants and temporary teeth are planned together. A fixed provisional restoration depends on stability and is not possible in every case.
Refine the final restoration
After healing, the team reviews bite, appearance and comfort before the final restoration. Cleaning access is part of its design.
What is included in an All-on-4 treatment plan?
A full-arch quotation should distinguish examinations, any extractions, four implants, provisional teeth and the final restoration. Ask whether additional bone treatment or maintenance visits are included. Suitability and the timing of fixed temporary teeth must be assessed individually.
Your questions, answered
Does All-on-4 mean teeth in one day?
Not necessarily. Early provisional teeth depend on clinical findings; the final restoration usually follows a separate healing and assessment stage.
Is it better than All-on-6?
Neither is universally better. Anatomy, loading, prosthetic design and health determine the appropriate number and position of implants.
How do I clean a fixed arch?
You need to clean around the implants and beneath the bridge using the tools demonstrated by your dental team. Reviews remain necessary.