Fixed in place. Your new teeth don't come out at night or need adhesive. They function like natural teeth.
All-on-4 Dental Implants for a Full Smile Restoration
If you're missing most or all of your teeth in an upper or lower arch, All-on-4 dental implants in Carnegie, OK can give you a full, fixed smile again, often in a single surgical visit. Liberty Dental accepts a wide range of PPO insurance plans, and for patients without insurance, our in-house membership plan makes treatment more affordable. All-on-4 uses just four implants per arch to support a complete set of replacement teeth that stays in place, day and night. It's built for patients who are tired of loose dentures, failing teeth, or the frustration of removable appliances that slip or click when they eat and talk.
What Is the All-on-4 Procedure?
All-on-4 is a surgical protocol that replaces an entire arch of teeth using only four implants, two placed straight and two angled toward the back of the jaw. This angled placement lets us use the strongest available bone, which means many patients skip a separate bone grafting procedure altogether. Once the four implants are in place, a fixed, full-arch bridge is attached the same day, so you leave with a functional set of teeth rather than an empty mouth. This is different from traditional dental implants, which typically replace one tooth at a time or a few teeth with a bridge or crown supported by individual implants. All-on-4 is built specifically for patients who need to restore a whole arch at once.
Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants
All-on-4 offers several advantages over removable dentures and over placing many individual implants:
Fewer implants, less surgery. Four implants per arch means a shorter procedure and often lower cost than replacing every tooth individually.
Same-day function. You walk out with a full set of temporary fixed teeth on the day of surgery, not weeks of waiting with no teeth at all.
Bone preservation. Implants stimulate the jawbone, which helps slow the bone loss that happens after teeth are lost.
Natural look and confident bite. Patients can chew, speak, and smile with confidence again.
Am I a Candidate for All-on-4?
All-on-4 is generally a good fit for patients who are missing most or all of their teeth in an arch, wear a full denture they're unhappy with, or have several failing or infected teeth that will eventually need removal. Good overall health and enough jawbone to support the implants are important factors, and Dr. Woolford will confirm candidacy with an exam and imaging. If you're only missing one tooth, a single tooth implant is usually a better, more conservative option than All-on-4.
What Happens If You Wait to Replace Missing Teeth
Missing teeth don't just affect your smile. The jawbone underneath begins to shrink without the stimulation teeth normally provide, and remaining teeth can shift or tip into open spaces. The longer you wait, the more bone you may lose, which can eventually mean a bone grafting procedure is needed before implants can be placed. Addressing missing teeth sooner rather than later usually means a simpler, more predictable treatment path.
What to Expect: Your All-on-4 Treatment Journey
We explain every step before we start, so there are no surprises along the way.
- Consultation and imaging. We take 3D X-rays to evaluate your bone and plan implant placement precisely.
- Treatment planning. Dr. Woolford walks you through the plan, including any extractions needed and what your temporary teeth will look like.
- Surgery day. Any remaining teeth are removed if needed, the four implants are placed, and a fixed temporary bridge is attached the same day.
- Healing. Over the following months, the implants fuse with your jawbone. You'll eat and speak with your temporary teeth during this time.
- Final restoration. Once healing is complete, we replace the temporary bridge with your final, custom-made permanent teeth.
All-on-4 Cost and Insurance in Carnegie, OK
The cost of All-on-4 implants varies from patient to patient, depending on how many teeth need to come out, whether any additional bone work is needed, and which arch or arches you're treating. Liberty Dental accepts a broad range of PPO insurance plans, and our team will help you understand what your plan covers before treatment begins. If you don't have dental insurance, ask about our in-house membership plan, which gives uninsured patients a discount on treatment and a predictable monthly cost. Visit our Insurance & Financing page for more details on payment options.
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Liberty Dental accepts a broad range of PPO insurance plans, and our insurance and financing options, including an in-house membership plan, can help make treatment more affordable if you're uninsured.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book AppointmentAll-on-4 is a fixed, permanent bridge attached to four implants that stays in your mouth at all times, it is not removed for cleaning. Implant-supported dentures are typically removable overdentures that snap onto implants but can still be taken out by the patient. Both restore a full arch, but they differ in how they attach and how you care for them day to day.
Cost depends on how many extractions are needed, whether bone grafting is required, and which arch is being treated. Because every case is different, the most accurate estimate comes from an in-person consultation with Dr. Woolford, where we review your X-rays and discuss your insurance or membership plan options.
Surgery to place all four implants and attach your temporary fixed teeth is usually completed in a single day. Full healing before your final permanent bridge is attached typically takes a few months, since the implants need time to fuse securely with your jawbone.
No. One of the main benefits of All-on-4 is that you leave your surgery appointment with a full, fixed set of temporary teeth already in place. You'll use these temporary teeth while you heal, so you're never without a functional smile.
Get Your Full Arch Back in One Surgical Visit
Our Carnegie, OK team will walk you through every step, from your first exam to your final permanent bridge.