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All-on-4 Dental Implants — A Full Arch on Four Implants
Replace a whole upper or lower set of teeth with a fixed, custom result — digitally planned and coordinated at your local North Queensland clinic.
All-on-4 replaces an entire arch of teeth using just four strategically placed implants, making it a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to placing an implant for every tooth. Treatment involves a 3D-planned consultation, implant placement, a fixed temporary set, then your permanent teeth once healing is complete. As a guide it commonly ranges from around $20,000 to $35,000 per arch — we provide a written quote after assessment.
Full arch, 4 implants
A fixed set of teeth on four supports
Temporary teeth fast
Often fixed temporaries within days
3D-planned
Digital scans map every implant precisely
From ~$20,000/arch
Written quote after assessment; plans available
If you’re missing most or all of the teeth in an arch — or living with dentures that move, click or limit what you can eat — All-on-4 offers a fixed alternative. Instead of one implant per tooth, a full set is supported on four implants, giving you teeth that stay put and don’t come out at night.
It’s a treatment that changes daily life, which is why we see interest from long-established residents right across the region — from retirees on the Bowen and Whitsunday coast to working families around Townsville and the Central Highlands town of Emerald.
Why Choose All-on-4
The appeal is efficiency without compromise. Four implants can support a full, fixed arch, which usually means fewer surgical sites, and in many cases it avoids the extensive bone grafting that traditional full-mouth implants might require. The result is a stable set of teeth you care for like natural ones — no adhesives, no soaking overnight.
Our team plans each case with digital scans and 3D imaging, coordinates the full treatment from surgery to final teeth, and provides ongoing aftercare so you’re supported well beyond the fitting appointment.
The All-on-4 Process
It begins with an initial consultation: a full assessment and 3D imaging to confirm you’re suitable and to plan implant positions. Next is implant placement, where the four implants are surgically positioned. You’re then fitted with a fixed temporary set of teeth — often within days — so you leave with a working smile while everything heals.
Once the implants have integrated with the bone, your final permanent teeth are fitted. Most people are able to resume normal activities quite quickly after the initial healing period.
Suitability, Cost & Payment
All-on-4 tends to suit people with multiple missing or failing teeth, those who already wear dentures, and anyone wanting a long-term fixed solution. Suitability is confirmed at a consultation with imaging — it depends on your bone and general health.
As a guide, All-on-4 commonly ranges from around $20,000 to $35,000 per arch. The exact figure depends on your bone structure, the number of implants required, and whether additional procedures are needed, so we provide a written quote after your assessment. Interest-free payment plans are available to help spread the cost, and eligible health fund rebates are claimed through HICAPS.
Important: All-on-4 is major surgical treatment that carries risks, and results vary between individuals. The price range above is indicative only; your written quote and suitability are confirmed after an examination and imaging. Seek advice appropriate to your circumstances from a qualified health practitioner.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
All-on-4 is an implant technique that replaces an entire arch of teeth using four strategically placed implants, rather than one implant for every tooth. Because it uses fewer implants and often avoids the need for extensive grafting, it can be a more efficient and cost-effective way to restore a full upper or lower set of teeth.
In many cases patients can receive a set of fixed temporary teeth within days of the implant placement, so you’re not left without teeth while you heal. The final, permanent teeth are fitted after the implants have integrated with the bone.
Most patients report minimal discomfort. The procedure is performed with appropriate anaesthesia for your comfort, and any post-surgery soreness is usually managed with simple pain relief. We’ll give you clear aftercare instructions and stay in touch through your recovery.
With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, All-on-4 implants can last many years — commonly cited as 10 to 20 years or longer. Their longevity depends on how well they’re maintained and factors like grinding, smoking and general health, which we’ll discuss with you.
Candidates typically have multiple missing or failing teeth, wear dentures, or want a long-term fixed solution. A consultation with 3D imaging confirms suitability. As a guide, All-on-4 commonly ranges from around $20,000 to $35,000 per arch depending on your bone structure, the number of implants required, and whether additional procedures are needed — we provide a written quote after assessment, and payment plans are available.
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