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All-on-X and full arch dental implants

Four or more implants, angled into the parts of the jaw with the most bone, carrying a full arch of teeth that is fixed in place. It is the treatment our partner dentists do most of, and the one most people arrive already having read about.
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How the treatment runs
Includes all X-rays and 3D scans. The first call is free and obligation free.

At a glance

What it replaces

A full arch of teeth in one jaw

Implants needed

Four or more

Fixed or removable

Fixed, stays in

Best for

failing or missing teeth across a whole jaw, when you want a fixed, permanent solution.

It is not just about teeth

When your teeth affect your everyday life

You deserve to understand your options.

Avoiding certain foods. Hiding your smile. Putting off a conversation because you are worried about the cost. If any of that feels familiar, you are not alone.
Start with a conversation. A consultant can explain the treatment options and ways to pay, then help arrange an assessment with an independent partner dentist when you are ready.
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The full arch option

What it actually is

The one most people come to us for.

A small number of implants, usually four, are angled into the parts of the jaw with the most bone, then a full arch of teeth is fixed onto them. Because the implants are angled, many people who were told they needed bone grafting can be treated without it.
The arch is fixed in place. It does not come out at night, it does not move while you eat, and you clean it much like natural teeth. Most people are given a temporary set on the day and return later for the final one.
What it costs
Ways to pay

What it typically involves

  • Any remaining failing teeth in that jaw removed first
  • Implants placed, usually under sedation or a general anaesthetic
  • A temporary fixed arch, then a final arch once healing is done
Decided by: the dentist, after the examination and the 3D scans.

Is it me?

Who this suits, and who it does not

Worth knowing before you sit down.

This is a guide to the conversation, not a diagnosis. What suits you is settled at the consultation once the dentist has seen your scans.

Usually a good fit when

  • Most or all of the teeth in a jaw are failing, loose or already gone
  • You want teeth that stay in rather than come out at night
  • You have been told you need grafting and want a second opinion on whether you do
  • You would rather have fewer, larger appointments than a long run of small ones

Probably not the one when

  • Only one or two teeth are involved. A single implant or a bridge is usually the better fit
  • Your dentist finds there is not enough bone even for angled placement, in which case grafting comes first
  • Your general health makes surgery unwise. Your dentist and your GP decide this, not us

Step by step

How the treatment runs

So nothing on the day is a surprise.

Timings are what our partner dentists typically see. Yours come from your own treatment plan, not from this page.

1

Assessment and planning

The full examination, X-rays and 3D scans at your consultation. The scan is what tells the dentist how much bone you have and where, which is what decides whether angled placement works for you.

Your consult

2

Removals and placement

Any remaining failing teeth in that jaw come out, and the implants go in during the same appointment. This is usually done under sedation or a general anaesthetic. Your dentist will talk you through the options if you are anxious about it.

One appointment

3

The temporary arch

Most people are given a temporary fixed set of teeth on the day, so you are not left without teeth. You eat softer food while the implants integrate with the bone.

Same day, then healing

4

The final arch

Once healing is done the final arch is made and fitted. This is the set you keep. Your dentist confirms the timing, because it depends on how you heal.

Months later

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. This page is general information, not advice about your own case, and it is not a substitute for an examination. Speak with your dentist about the risks and benefits before proceeding.
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The timeline

01

Assessment and planning

Your consult

02

Removals and placement

One appointment

03

The temporary arch

Same day, then healing

04

The final arch

Months later
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Your own timings come from your treatment plan.

Living with it afterwards

  • You clean it much like natural teeth, with some extra tools your dentist will show you
  • It does not come out at night and it does not move while you eat
  • Regular maintenance appointments matter more than with natural teeth, not less
  • Ask your dentist what the long term maintenance looks like and what it costs

Afterwards

It is not done at the last appointment

Maintenance is part of the deal.

Implant treatment is a long term thing, and what happens in the years after matters as much as the treatment itself. Ask your dentist what the maintenance schedule looks like, what it costs, and what to watch for.
Nobody can promise you how long yours will last. What your dentist can do is tell you what they expect in your specific case, and what makes the difference.

If this is not it

The other two worth knowing about

Most people choosing between full mouth options are weighing these against each other. The comparison table on the treatments hub puts all six side by side.

Implant retained dentures

Fewer implants and usually a lower cost, but the teeth come out for cleaning.

Read about it →

Full mouth reconstruction

The same approach applied to both jaws rather than one.

Read about it →
Compare all six treatments
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Common questions

About All-on-X and full arch implants

About this treatment specifically.

Anything clinical is settled by the dentist after the scans, but the consultant can tell you what to expect before you get there.

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Leave your details and a consultant calls you back, usually the same day, to talk through whether this is likely to be your treatment.

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Because a full arch of teeth is carried on four implants. Some jaws need more than four, and your dentist will say so after the scan. The name describes the technique rather than a promise about the number.
Usually not. Most people are given a temporary fixed arch on the day the implants are placed, and wear that until the final one is made.
Confirm this with your dentist at the consultation, because the answer depends on your plan and on what has to be removed first.
Sometimes, and sometimes not. Angling the implants is partly about using the bone you still have, so some people who were told elsewhere that they needed grafting can be treated without it.
Your 3D scan is what answers this. If grafting is needed it appears as its own line in your written treatment plan.
Enquiry to consultation is typically one to two weeks depending on clinic availability. From placement to the final arch is usually a matter of months while the implants integrate.
Your dentist gives you the timeline for your own case once they have seen your scans.
It depends on how many implants you need, what has to come out first, whether grafting is required, and the materials used for the arch. Your written treatment plan itemises all of it with different cost options to suit your budget.
The page on what implants cost takes a quote apart line by line, so you can read yours rather than just react to the total.

Your next step

Work out if this is right for you.

A consultant talks you through treatment, likely costs and all the payment options on the phone, so you have a clear picture before deciding what to do next.
  • A consultant calls you, usually the same day
  • The call is free and obligation free
  • No judgement, whatever state your teeth are in
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Talk to a consultant

Three quick questions, then your details. A consultant calls you, usually the same day.

How many teeth are missing or failing?
How are you thinking of paying?

There is no wrong answer, and nothing here is a commitment. It only tells the consultant what to talk you through first. Early release of super is decided by the ATO, requires acute or chronic dental pain, and is never guaranteed. Read how each route works.

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