A Full, Fixed Smile Without Months of Waiting
Losing most or all of your teeth changes more than your smile. Eating, speaking, and even feeling confident in conversation can all become harder. All-on-4 dental implants were developed to address exactly this situation, replacing a full arch of missing or failing teeth with just four implants and, in many cases, a working smile the same day as surgery.
At Implant & General Dentistry of Long Island, Dr. Dean Glasser and Dr. Renee Glasser have built full-arch implant cases using advanced 3D planning and guided surgical technology. If you've been told you have significant tooth loss, failing teeth, or even that you lack enough bone for traditional implants, All-on-4 may still be the right path forward.
Dr. Glasser's Melville dental office serves patients throughout Huntington, Farmingdale, and Syosset. Call (631) 423-6767 to schedule a consultation and find out whether All-on-4 fits your situation. Saturday appointments are available.
Why Choose Dr. Glasser for All-on-4 Implants?
Full-arch implant surgery depends heavily on planning, precision, and experience. Here's what Dr. Glasser brings to every All-on-4 case.
- Guided Implant Placement: The X-Guide Dynamic 3D Navigation System provides real-time guidance during surgery, helping place each implant with accuracy
- Detailed Pre-surgical Imaging: Cone beam CT scanning maps your jawbone, nerve positioning, and sinus structure before any treatment plan is finalized
- Decades of Implant Experience: Practicing since 1985, with extensive training in implant and cosmetic dentistry
- Full Service Dentistry: From CT scanning to surgery to final prosthetic placement, everything happens under one roof with continuity of care
- Saturday Hours Available: Convenient scheduling for patients who can't take weekdays off
What Is All-on-4?
All-on-4 is a full-arch tooth replacement method that uses four strategically placed implants to support an entire arch of prosthetic teeth, whether that's the top, the bottom, or both. Two implants are placed vertically toward the front of the jaw. The remaining two are angled toward the back, where bone tends to be denser.
That angled placement is what makes All-on-4 different from traditional implant approaches. By using the strongest available bone, many patients can avoid a bone graft that would otherwise be required for full-arch restoration. A temporary, fixed prosthesis can often be placed on the same day as surgery, giving patients a functional smile while the permanent restoration is finalized over the following months.
Is All-on-4 Right for You?
All-on-4 is generally suited to patients who are missing most or all of the teeth in an arch or who are facing extractions that will lead to this. It tends to be the right fit for the following situations.
Significant Tooth Loss
Patients with widespread decay, failing teeth, or advanced gum disease affecting most of an arch are often strong candidates.
- Full upper or lower arch loss: Whether from age, disease, or injury, All-on-4 replaces the entire arch in one coordinated treatment
- Failing dentition requiring extraction: Teeth that can't be saved can often be extracted and replaced with implants in a single surgical visit
Limited Bone Density
Patients previously told they don't qualify for implants due to bone loss may still be candidates.
- Reduced posterior bone volume: The angled rear implants take advantage of denser bone, often avoiding the need for grafting
- Long-term denture wearers: Years of denture use can lead to bone resorption, which is why All-on-4's placement technique is specifically designed to work around
Patients Seeking a Faster Timeline
For those who want a fixed solution without a year-long treatment process.
- Same-day function: Many patients leave surgery with a temporary fixed prosthesis already in place
- Fewer total implants: Four implants per arch means a shorter, more streamlined surgical visit than placing implants individually
Wondering if your bone density and oral health support All-on-4? A CT scan and consultation will give you a clear answer. Call (631) 423-6767 to schedule yours. Saturday appointments are available.
What Are the Benefits of All-on-4?
Patients choose All-on-4 for reasons that extend well beyond the procedure itself. The advantages tend to show up immediately and continue well into recovery.
- Fixed, non-removable prosthesis that functions much like natural teeth
- Often avoids the need for bone grafting, even with moderate bone loss
- Many patients receive a temporary, functional smile the same day as surgery
- Fewer implants are required compared to traditional full-arch restoration
- Improved bite force and chewing ability compared to traditional dentures
- One coordinated treatment plan rather than multiple separate procedures
Who Is a Good Candidate for All-on-4?
All-on-4 is appropriate for a wide range of patients dealing with extensive tooth loss. You may be a candidate if you:
- Are missing most or all of the teeth in your upper or lower arch
- Have been told you lack sufficient bone for traditional implants
- Currently wear a full denture and want a fixed alternative
- Have failing teeth throughout an arch that will eventually need extraction
- Want a faster path to a functional, fixed smile
- Are in good enough general health to undergo oral surgery
What to Expect After All-on-4 Surgery
Recovery after All-on-4 surgery follows a fairly predictable path, though it does require some patience while healing is completed.
- Mild swelling and discomfort are normal for the first several days
- A soft food diet is typically recommended for the first few weeks
- The temporary prosthesis allows normal speaking and eating during healing
- Full osseointegration, where bone fuses to the implants, generally takes three to six months
- The permanent prosthesis is fitted once healing is complete and stability is confirmed
- Follow-up visits monitor healing and address any adjustments needed along the way
All-on-4 Cost and Financing
Cost varies based on the number of arches treated, whether extractions are needed beforehand, and the materials used for the final prosthesis. Dr. Glasser's team will walk you through expected costs after your CT scan and consultation so there are no surprises.
- Single Arch All-on-4: typically $15,000–$25,000 depending on case complexity
- Full Mouth (Both Arches): generally $30,000–$50,000+, depending on extractions and prosthetic material
- Additional Procedures (tooth extractions, sedation): billed separately based on what your specific case requires
Some dental insurance plans offer partial coverage for implant-related procedures, and financing options are available to help make treatment more manageable. Our team can help verify your benefits before treatment begins.
Important Considerations Before All-on-4
All-on-4 has a strong track record, but it isn't the right solution for every patient. Those with certain uncontrolled medical conditions, active infection in the jaw, or insufficient posterior bone density may need additional treatment before becoming candidates.
A thorough evaluation, including a full health history and detailed imaging, is necessary before any treatment plan is finalized. Dr. Glasser reviews each case individually rather than assuming All-on-4 is automatically the right fit simply because a patient has lost most of their teeth.
How All-on-4 Compares to Traditional Implants
Patients missing only a few teeth are usually better served by traditional implants, placed individually to replace specific teeth. All-on-4 is built for a different situation entirely: full-arch tooth loss where placing eight or more individual implants would mean more surgery, more healing time, and often a need for bone grafting that All-on-4's angled approach is designed to avoid.
The decision between the two comes down to how many teeth need replacing and the condition of your jawbone. Still wondering whether you need traditional implants or All-on-4? Dr. Glasser's CT imaging and consultation process is built specifically to answer that question before any treatment begins, rather than assuming one approach fits every case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule Your All-on-4 Consultation in Melville
Missing or failing teeth shouldn't mean months of uncertainty before you get real answers. Dr. Glasser has helped patients throughout Melville, Huntington, Farmingdale, and Syosset move forward with full-arch implant solutions built around detailed planning and guided surgical precision. Call (631) 423-6767 to schedule your All-on-4 consultation with our Long Island implant dentist. Saturday appointments are available, and new patients are always welcome.
