All-on-4® Dental Implants Perth: Costs, Process & Reviews

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If you have many missing, decayed or badly damaged teeth, or you find dentures intolerable, you might be interested in full mouth dental implants - also known as All-on-4® dental implants.

The conventional way to place full mouth dental implants was to place an implant for each tooth. This type of surgery was often performed with bone grafting before the patient waited six months for their mouth to heal and have their teeth fitted. Nowadays, full arch dental implant surgery involves using four to six specially configured dental implants to support a fixed bridge that can be fitted within 24 hours of surgery. This advanced surgical technique is less invasive, less costly and reduces the need for bone grafting. It is backed by 20 years of documented research showing success rates of up to 98%.

The cost of full arch dental implants (All-on-4®) at Perth Dental Implant Centre starts from $17,250 per arch. Read on to find out about prices, what's included and what other costs to expect.

For personalised advice about full arch dental implants (All-on-4®) and other options for natural-looking teeth replacement in Perth, book a consultation with one of our highly-accredited dentists in Applecross.

Am I suitable?

Most people who have a healthy and sufficient jawbone may be suitable candidates for full mouth dental implants. However, your eligibility could depend on factors such as:

• lifestyle factors such as smoking and excessive alcohol, that can affect treatment success.
• existing oral health conditions (such as gum disease)
• certain medical conditions and medications that can affect the healing process

Booking a consultation and 3D scan is the best way to determine your suitability for treatment.

Full arch dental implant (All-on-4®) treatment process

Unlike standard dental implants, which involve a waiting period of up to six months while the implants bond with the jaw, full arch surgery allows us to give you a new set of teeth within 24 hours.

1. Consultation and 3D smile planning

Your initial consultation is an important step, as this is where you can learn more about what treatment involves and whether it's the most suitable option for your needs. During your consultation, we'll discuss your goals and expectations, examine your mouth, and take clinical photographs, x-rays and a 3D bone scan to help us plan your treatment.

Prior to treatment, we’ll take pre-surgery digital records using an intra-oral scanner and you’ll meet with our dental technician to decide the shape and shade of your new teeth.

We offer free implant consult and scans for new clients to Perth Dental Implant Centre. Book your visit today to see if implants are right for you.

2. Implant placement & immediate teeth

Your dental surgeon will carefully place your implants in one or both of your jaws and attach the abutments before stitching your gums closed.

We'll take digital impressions of your mouth that will be used to design your custom-milled PMMA (acrylic) bridge, then your dentist will place healing caps over the implants. We carefully assess your bite and record any refinements needed for your bridge that is fitted the next day.

If you have any remaining teeth, these are extracted on the same day that your implants are placed.

Advanced full arch implant techniques using pterygoid or zygomatic implants can avoid the need for a bone grafting procedure (which is sometimes performed to build up the jawbone to anchor implants in place). These longer implants are placed at the same time as standard dental implants.

If you require longer implants to help support a bridge, your dentist will recommend this treatment approach during your consultation.

Full arch dental implants (All-on-4®) and abutments placed during surgery are Nobel Biocare or Southern Implants.

3. Healing & guided reviews

We'll arrange follow-up appointments with your dentist two weeks after your surgery and again at four weeks to assess your bite, speech and to check how the implants are healing. We will also assess your oral health and answer any questions you may have about your recovery.

4. Crafting your long-term teeth

With every full-arch implant treatment, an custom-milled PMMA (acrylic) bridge is fitted within 24 hours of surgery—so you can leave with a functional, natural-looking smile.

You may choose to upgrade to your long-term bridge between three to four months after surgery, alternatively if you chose our Revive Essentials package, you may choose to keep your bridge for longer. Custom-milled PMMA (acrylic) bridges typically last between one to two years before needing to be replaced.

• Revive Basics includes an initial custom-milled PMMA (acrylic) bridge (Replacement bridges are additional)
• Revive Essentials and Revive Advanced packages include both an initial custom-milled PMMA (acrylic) bridge and replacement zirconia bridge as part of your long-term treatment plan.

When you’re ready to replace your custom-milled PMMA (acrylic) bridge with your long-term bridge, we take precise digital scans and work closely with our laboratory technician to design your ceramic bridge.

Using advanced technology, we refine the shape, shade and fit to complement your facial features, smile and bite—delivering a natural, balanced result.

5. Ongoing care & maintenance

You’ll attend ongoing maintenance appointments every 6 to 12 months and have x-rays taken every 12 to 24 months to check your jawbone health. This allows us to professionally maintain your smile, and support your long-term oral health.

In between dental visits, you’ll be required to maintain a good oral hygiene routine at home to keep your mouth and implants healthy and free from gum disease. This involves brushing twice a day and flossing once a day with a water flosser or other flossing device. Avoiding smoking, consuming a healthy diet and reduced sugar intake are also strongly recommended to help maintain your new smile.

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What are the prices?

The cost of full mouth dental implants (including All-on-4®) varies depending on your clinical needs, bridge materials, and long-term goals. Treatment costs, ongoing maintenance costs and bridge repairs and replacements contribute to the overall cost of treatment and should be factored in when deciding on treatment.

Full Arch (All-on-4®) Revive Packages

All-on-4® treatment cost varies at Perth Dental Implant Centre. We have tailored full arch (All-on-4®) packages to support a range of functional, aesthetic and financial needs. From standard packages to more advanced solutions to meet complex needs:

• Revive Basic from $17,250 per arch
• Revive Essentials from $25,000 per arch
• Revive Advanced from $30,000 per arch

From prices are a guide only. Learn more about each package, process and suitability.

Additional costs

Additional costs for full arch dental implant treatment may include one or more of the following depending on your individual needs:

• Extractions
• Sedation/ general anaesthesia
• Hospital fees (if appliable)
• Ongoing hygiene maintenance appointments (every six months)
• Bone grafting (if required)
• Muscle relaxant therapy (if required)

Some costs may be partially covered by private health insurance if you have hospital cover and dental extras (depending on your policy inclusions, waiting periods and yearly limits). An out-of-pocket hospital excess may apply (approximately $500).

If you do not have private health insurance and choose to have treatment under IV sedation at the clinic instead, anaesthetist costs apply. Anaesthetist fees may be partially covered by Medicare and range from approximately $2,370 - $2,760.

Long-term maintenance

There are ongoing maintenance costs to consider when you choose full mouth dental implants. These include:

• Bridge replacements
• Bridge repairs (as needed)
• Regular check-ups and oral hygiene treatments (recommended every 6-12 months)
• X-rays (recommended every 12-24 months to check bone health around implants)

Regular dental check-ups, x-rays and maintenance may be covered by partially private health insurance, if your policy includes dental extras.

Bridge replacement costs

• Custom-milled PMMA (acrylic) replacement: $2,000 per arch or $3,500 for both
• Zirconia replacement: $10,500 per arch

While the implants themselves can normally last a lifetime, and won't need to be replaced, a bridge will need to be replaced after a number of years, due to normal wear and tear or damage. How long your bridge will last depends on the material it's made from and how well it's cared for.

Got questions about full arch dental implants? Speak to our dedicated treatment coordinator today.

Payment plans

We understand that full mouth dental implant treatment is a life-long investment. At Perth Dental Implant Centre, we’re transparent about prices and are committed to making treatment as accessible as possible without compromising on quality. That's why we have partnered with trusted finance providers to help you manage treatment costs.

Payment plans allow you to pay off your treatment in a series of instalments instead of an upfront lump sum. We encourage our clients to speak with their financial advisor before committing to third-party funding.

Early Super Access provider

We have also partnered with Super Health Ensemble, a third-party provider who can facilitate the application process for early access to super on compassionate grounds. This is a paid service and an alternative to applying to access your superannuation early with the ATO directly.

Early access to superannuation on compassionate grounds is subject to strict eligibility criteria and approval by the ATO. During your consultation, we can discuss whether treatment may meet relevant requirements. To proceed with funding, you can apply directly to the ATO or via Super Health Ensemble.

Read more about accessing super for full mouth dental implants (All-on-4®) in our blog.

All-on-4® reviews

Reviews and testimonials of treatment with full arch dental implants and other regulated health services are not permitted under Australian health advertising regulations to protect the public from potentially misleading health advice.

We encourage anyone interested in learning about treatment with full arch dental implants (All-on-4®) to do their own research, look at before and after photos to check whether results match what you have in mind, check the dental surgeon’s qualifications and experience, the quality of the teeth and read studies to help you make an informed decision. For example, a 2012 study found that 98% of patients said they would definitely recommend a similar treatment.

A consultation with a qualified and experienced dental surgeon is necessary to determine whether you are suitable for full mouth dental implants, or if an alternative treatment option could be more suitable.

What are the alternatives to All-on-4® dental implants?

If you are not a candidate for All-on-4® implant bridges, or you prefer a different treatment, other options for replacing all of your teeth might include:

• Removable dentures
• Implant-retained dentures

In cases where your natural teeth can (or should) be restored rather than replaced, we may refer you to a trusted associate dentist to tailor your treatment plan.

Read our blog on dental implant alternatives here.

Book a free consultation (All-on-4®) in Perth

Perth Dental Implant Centre is recognised as an All-on-4® Centre of Excellence by Nobel BioCare, which demonstrates our expertise in full arch dental implant techniques.

Our experienced dentists have adapted this technique for clients who require All-on-6 full mouth dental implants or longer pterygoid or zygoma implants, and can tailor the most suitable treatment plan to your needs.

Call us on 1300 108 133 and speak with our treatment coordinator about any questions you have.

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References

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2. Babbush CA. Posttreatment quantification of patient experiences with full-arch implant treatment using a modification of the OHIP-14 questionnaire. J Oral Implantol. 2012 Jun;38(3):251-60. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-12-00001. Epub 2012 Jan 17. PMID: 22250619.