Losing most or all of your teeth doesn’t mean settling for a removable denture. All-on-4 uses just four strategically placed implants to support a full, fixed arch of teeth, often in a single day of surgery.
What Makes All-on-4 Different
Rather than placing an implant for every missing tooth, All-on-4 anchors an entire arch using four implants positioned at precise angles to maximize contact with your existing bone. That approach lets many patients qualify for the procedure even without extensive bone grafting first.
The Benefits Patients Notice Most
Improved chewing ability, clearer speech, and a more natural appearance top the list, but the benefits go deeper than day-to-day comfort. Because implants stimulate the jawbone the way natural tooth roots do, All-on-4 also helps preserve bone density over time, something a traditional denture can’t do.
Who Qualifies for All-on-4
Candidacy depends on your overall health, jawbone volume, and gum condition, evaluated during a full consultation. Find out if you’re a candidate before deciding on a treatment path.
What to Expect From Consultation Through Surgery
Treatment begins with detailed imaging to map your jaw structure, followed by a personalized surgical plan. On the day of your procedure, any necessary extractions are completed, the four implants are placed, and many patients leave with a temporary fixed arch the same day, with a final custom restoration placed once healing is complete.
Options for Patients With Significant Bone Loss
Not every patient has enough bone volume for standard All-on-4 placement, and that’s not necessarily a dead end. Zygomatic and pterygoid implants anchor into denser bone elsewhere in the skull, offering a fixed-arch solution for patients who would otherwise need extensive grafting first.
How Digital Planning Improves Outcomes
Digital imaging and treatment planning let your surgical team map implant placement with precision before you’re ever in the chair, reducing surprises during surgery and helping set realistic expectations for your results.
Traveling for Treatment
Patients travel from outside the Cleveland area specifically for All-on-4 treatment here, and the practice coordinates care to make multi-day visits as efficient as possible for out-of-town patients.
Recovery and What Comes After
Most patients manage initial healing with some swelling and a soft-food diet for the first couple of weeks. Regular follow-up visits let your team confirm healing is on track before your final restoration is placed.
The Team Behind Your Procedure
Dr. Michael Fioritto, a board-certified implant specialist, leads All-on-4 procedures at both our Mentor and Concord, OH locations, bringing specialized surgical training to a procedure that depends heavily on precise implant placement.
Cost, Financing, and Insurance
Cost varies based on your specific case, and the practice offers financing options to help make treatment manageable regardless of budget.
Ready to Learn More About All-on-4?
Schedule a consultation to find out whether All-on-4 is the right fit for restoring your smile.
