All-on-4 Dental Implants in Perth
If you’ve lost most or all of your teeth in one jaw, or you’re living with dentures that no longer feel secure, you may have come across All-on-4 as an option. Here’s what it involves, who it tends to suit, and how Shenton Park Village Dental can help you work out the right next step.
What Is All-on-4?
All-on-4 is a full-arch implant technique where four, and sometimes more, implants are strategically placed in the jaw to support a fixed, full set of replacement teeth. You may also hear this type of treatment referred to as All-on-X or full-arch implant treatment. It’s designed for patients who need most or all of the teeth in an arch replaced, rather than one or two individual teeth, and requires detailed surgical planning around bone quality, jaw shape and the number of implants needed to support the planned restoration.
Who Might All-on-4 Suit?
Full-arch treatment is generally considered for patients who have exhausted other options to save their existing teeth. Common situations include:
- Advanced gum disease affecting most or all of the teeth in an arch
- Widespread, unrestorable decay across the upper or lower jaw
- Teeth with a hopeless long-term prognosis
- Long-term denture wearers seeking a fixed alternative rather than a removable one
- A significant aesthetic and functional change beyond what remaining teeth can offer
Is Full-Arch Treatment Always the Right Answer?
Not always. Many patients who assume they need a full-arch solution may actually be suitable candidates for replacing one tooth, or a few teeth in a row, with single or multiple tooth implants. This is often the case if most of your remaining teeth are healthy and only isolated teeth are missing or failing.
A proper assessment is the only way to know which category you fall into, so if you’re unsure, it’s worth starting with a consultation before assuming full-arch treatment is necessary. If a smaller-scale solution is appropriate, our dental implants page covers how single and multiple tooth implants work at our practice.
How We Support Full-Arch Cases
We start every implant enquiry, including full-arch cases, with a thorough assessment from Dr Ash (Dentist) to understand your oral health, bone condition and goals.
Where All-on-4 or another full-arch approach genuinely is the right path, we work closely with a trusted network of specialist prosthodontists and oral surgeons we refer to for this level of complexity. That means you get the benefit of specialist-led surgical care for the more involved parts of treatment, while still having a familiar dental home for your ongoing check-ups, hygiene and general care.
We continue to work alongside your specialist so your care remains coordinated throughout the process.
What Does the Process Involve?
Full-arch treatment planning typically starts with a detailed examination and imaging to assess bone density and overall oral health. From there, if All-on-4 or a similar approach is appropriate, treatment planning and surgical placement are carried out with our specialist partners, with input from our team throughout. Healing and integration timeframes for full-arch implants vary by case and are best discussed directly with the treating specialist once a plan is in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shenton Park Village Dental perform All-on-4 implant surgery?
How is All-on-4 different from the implants offered at your practice?
What if I’m not sure whether I need a full arch or just a few teeth replaced?
Can I have All-on-4 if I’ve worn dentures for years?
Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?
Book an assessment with Dr Ash to learn whether single, multiple or full-arch implant treatment may suit your needs. If specialist care is recommended, we can help coordinate the next step.
Any invasive or surgical procedure may carry risks. Before moving forward, it is recommended that you seek a second opinion from an appropriately licensed medical professional.
