Dental Implants
Full-Arch Implant Bridge (All-on-4 type)
A fixed set of teeth for a whole jaw, supported on four to six implants.
Where all or most of the teeth in a jaw are missing or unsalvageable, a full arch of fixed teeth can be supported on a small number of implants — commonly four, sometimes six. The bridge is screwed onto the implants rather than sitting on the gums, so it does not need adhesive and does not cover the palate.
This is a substantial procedure involving surgery, a period in a provisional bridge, and a final prosthesis. It suits some patients very well and is the wrong answer for others; the assessment decides.
What happens
The treatment step by step
So you know what each visit involves before you commit to the first one.
Assessment
Examination, CBCT scan and prosthetic planning.
Surgery and provisional bridge
Any remaining unsalvageable teeth are removed, implants are placed, and a provisional fixed bridge is fitted, often on the same day where the clinical situation allows.
Healing period
Several months on the provisional bridge while the implants integrate.
Final bridge
The definitive bridge is made and fitted.
Questions
Common questions
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Information on this website is provided for general education and does not replace a professional dental consultation, diagnosis or treatment plan. Outcomes vary between patients.