All-on-4 Dental Implants in Union City

All-on-4 is a full-arch implant solution that replaces an entire upper or lower set of teeth with just four strategically placed implants. The two rear implants are tilted at an angle to engage denser bone further back in the jaw, which allows the procedure to work for patients who may not have enough bone in the front of the arch. The final result is a fixed, non-removable set of teeth that looks natural, functions like your own, and eliminates the instability that comes with removable dentures.

Patients who have lost most or all of their teeth, are dealing with widespread failing dentition, or have been relying on full dentures and are ready for something more permanent are the primary candidates for All-on-4. The angled rear implants are what make this approach available to a wider pool of patients — many people with moderate bone loss who would not be suited for conventional full-arch implant treatment can still proceed with All-on-4 without needing a bone graft first. We use 3D CT imaging at our Union City office to evaluate your bone anatomy and confirm whether this is the right fit for you.

With traditional implants, each missing tooth requires its own post, and sufficient bone throughout the arch is essential. When multiple teeth are missing across an entire arch, that approach often involves numerous surgeries and extensive bone grafting. All-on-4 consolidates the whole arch onto four implants, with the posterior ones angled to tap into bone that tends to hold its density longer. The result is a full fixed restoration achieved in fewer procedures and, for most patients, without the need for grafting at all.

The four implants that anchor the arch are intended to be a lifelong fixture. The prosthesis attached to them is fixed — you will not remove it at home, and it will not shift the way a denture can. Over time, the prosthesis itself may show wear and eventually need to be updated, but the implants beneath it are designed to stay in place indefinitely with appropriate hygiene and care.

Most patients leave their surgery appointment with a temporary fixed arch already in place, which is why All-on-4 is often called a same-day procedure. That provisional prosthesis is worn while the implants integrate with the jaw bone over several months. Once we confirm the implants have fully fused, the final permanent arch is fabricated and attached. The complete process from surgery to final restoration generally runs between six and twelve months, depending on healing and whether any preparatory steps were needed beforehand.

All-on-4 is performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia, so you are not awake during the procedure and will not experience pain. The days following surgery involve some discomfort and swelling, which is normal given the scope of the treatment. Prescribed pain medication and a structured recovery plan keep that well managed. Patients are consistently surprised by how much more comfortable the recovery is than they expected.

For the majority of patients, no. The angled placement of the rear implants is the key — it accesses areas of the jaw that typically retain bone even after teeth have been lost for some time, reducing or eliminating the need for grafting that conventional implant approaches would require. If grafting is needed in your specific case, that will be identified through imaging during your evaluation at our Union City office before any treatment begins.

Keeping the arch and the tissue beneath it clean requires brushing with a soft toothbrush and using a water flosser to reach under and around the prosthesis. Since the restoration is fixed, you are cleaning around it rather than removing it. Regular professional cleanings on a schedule we recommend are also important. We go through the complete care routine with you at the time of your procedure and stay available for questions as you settle into it.

All-on-4 pricing reflects the full scope of treatment, including the surgical procedure, the materials used for your prosthesis, and any preparatory work such as extractions. Some insurance plans extend partial benefits toward implant treatment, though full coverage for All-on-4 is uncommon. We work with you to make sense of your coverage and explore any financing options that might help. Call our Union City office at (201) 601-9262 or send us a message online to get the conversation started.