All-on-4 is an innovative implant approach that replaces an entire upper or lower arch of teeth using just four carefully placed implants. If you’ve lost most of your teeth or you’re struggling with failing dentition, All-on-4 offers a permanent, secure, full-mouth solution — often with same-day teeth. At Cville Dentist in Charlottesville, your case is planned with a 3D CBCT scan (a detailed 3D image of your jaw) so the whole procedure is as predictable and comfortable as possible.
How All-on-4 Works for You
The beauty of the All-on-4 approach comes down to implant geometry. Your two front implants go in vertically, while the two rear implants tilt at up to a 45-degree angle. That angulation lets longer implants anchor into areas of denser bone, taking advantage of your natural jaw structure. Four implants give enough support for a full-arch fixed bridge of 10 to 14 replacement teeth — often skipping the bone grafting traditional implant cases would need.
Same-Day Teeth
One of the most remarkable parts of the All-on-4 approach is that in many cases, a temporary fixed bridge can be attached to your implants the very same day they’re placed. You walk into our Charlottesville office with missing teeth or a failing denture, and you walk out with a full set of stable, functional teeth. Your final permanent prosthesis goes on after your implants have fully integrated with the bone — typically three to six months later.
Are You a Good Candidate?
All-on-4 is often the right call if you’re missing most or all of your teeth, struggling with loose or ill-fitting dentures, or watching your remaining teeth fail from severe decay or gum disease. Because the angled placement makes the most of the bone you already have, plenty of people who’ve been told they don’t have enough bone for traditional implants turn out to be excellent All-on-4 candidates. Your consultation includes a comprehensive CBCT scan so candidacy can be confirmed clearly.
What Life Looks Like Afterward
All-on-4 patients often describe the experience as life-changing. You eat what you want, laugh without covering your mouth, and stop worrying about dentures slipping at dinner. The fixed bridge is brushed and cleaned like natural teeth — no nightly removal, no adhesives, no soaking. With good care and routine visits to your Charlottesville practice, the results can last for decades.