What does All-on-4 mean?

All-on-4 is a trademarked treatment that replaces every tooth in one jaw with a fixed arch supported by only four implants. The two back implants are angled to use the strongest available bone, which is why it works well for people who have lost bone in the back of the mouth.

Is All-on-4 the same as Teeth in a Day?

At Stacked Smiles, yes. Teeth in a Day is the name for the experience, a fixed arch attached the same day the implants are placed, and All-on-4 or All-on-X describes the implant design underneath it. Some patients need more than four implants; the plan follows your bone, not a fixed number.

Do I really get teeth on the day of surgery?

Yes. You leave surgery with a full arch temporary healing prosthesis that looks and functions like teeth. It is made of a different material than the final so adjustments can be made while you heal. Your permanent zirconia arch is milled in our lab once the implants have fused.

Can All-on-4 be done if I still have some teeth?

Yes. Remaining teeth that are failing are removed during the same visit the implants are placed, so there is one surgery and one recovery. Your doctor decides what to remove based on your exam and x-rays and explains the plan before anything is scheduled.

How do I care for All-on-4 teeth?

At first you rinse with a prescribed medicated mouthwash. Once healed, you brush the arch like natural teeth and clean underneath it daily with a water flosser. Regular hygiene visits keep the implants and gums healthy. There is nothing to remove at night and no adhesive.

How much do All-on-4 dental implants cost?

At Stacked Smiles, All-on-4 is priced as Teeth in a Day: from $35,000 per arch, including surgery, temporary teeth, final zirconia teeth, sedation, and every post-op visit. Monthly payments and the insurance credit are explained on our cost page, and your exact figure is confirmed at your consultation.

Woman smiling outdoors after All-on-4 dental implants at Stacked Smiles

All-on-4 Dental Implants in Edina, MN

Four Implants. A Full Arch of Teeth.

All-on-4 replaces every tooth in an arch with fixed teeth anchored on four implants, placed in one visit with sedation included. Nothing rests on the gums and nothing comes out at night.

What is All-on-4?

A Full Arch Anchored on Four Implants

All-on-4 dental implants replace an entire arch of missing or failing teeth with a fixed bridge supported by four implants. The two rear implants are angled to make the most of the available bone, which lets many patients avoid bone grafting. At Stacked Smiles the implants and a fixed temporary arch are placed in one visit, and the final zirconia teeth are made in our own lab.

Illustration of an All-on-4 full arch prosthesis supported by four dental implants

Who is All-on-4 for?

Who All-on-4 Is For

All-on-4 is for people losing or missing most of the teeth in an arch and for long-time denture wearers who want teeth that stay in place. Because the back implants are angled into dense bone, people told elsewhere that they lacked bone for implants are often candidates. Anyone healthy enough for an extraction is likely eligible; your consultation confirms it.

Most of the teeth in one arch are failing, loose, or already gone
You were turned away for bone loss and want a second opinion
You wear a full denture and want it to stop moving
You want one surgery and one recovery instead of implants placed tooth by tooth
You want fixed teeth the same day the implants go in

How does All-on-4 work?

The All-on-4 Process

All-on-4 follows four steps at Stacked Smiles: a consultation with an exam and digital x-rays, 3D planning that angles the back implants into the strongest bone, one surgical visit where failing teeth are removed and a fixed temporary arch is attached the same day, and a final zirconia arch after three to six months of healing. Every post-op visit is included.

Consultation and 3D planning
Your consultation includes an exam and all necessary digital x-rays. Your doctor maps the bone in your jaw and decides where four implants, or more if needed, will go.
A plan built to your bone
The back implants are angled to use dense bone and avoid the sinus and nerve, which is what lets most people skip grafting. Your temporary arch is prepared ahead of surgery.
Placement day
Failing teeth are removed, the implants are placed, and your fixed temporary arch is attached in the same visit under sedation. You go home with teeth.
Final zirconia arch
After three to six months of healing, new scans guide the final zirconia arch, milled in our lab and attached to the implants. Post-op visits are included.

What is life like with All-on-4 teeth?

Life With All-on-4 Teeth

With All-on-4 you brush your teeth like natural ones and clean under the bridge daily with a water flosser. Chewing strength returns close to natural teeth once the final arch is in place. The arch is built for long-term wear with regular hygiene visits, and because it is fixed to implants, it never slips, clicks, or needs adhesive.

All-on-4 Questions

These answers cover what the All-on-4 name means, how it relates to Teeth in a Day, what you leave surgery with, and how you care for the finished teeth.

Teeth in a Day

Complete healthy smile after full-mouth dental implant restoration

Full-Mouth Dental Implants

Natural smile after dental implant placement

Dental Implants

Want to know if four is enough?

Schedule Your Consultation

Schedule an All-on-4 consultation at our Edina, Maplewood, or West Covina office. Your consultation includes an exam and all necessary digital x-rays. You will leave with a clear answer and your total cost. Call (651) 615-9695 or send the form.

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