This four-part article series provides an in-depth discussion on what the “All-on-4” technique is, how it works and its benefits over other traditional tooth replacement technologies.

Tooth loss is a prevalent problem facing society today. In spite of our advanced medical technology and heightened awareness of the importance of good oral hygiene, there are still millions of Americans who face the day-to-day challenges of living without all or most of their teeth. Thankfully, the ceaseless development of technology has introduced newer and more sophisticated approaches to both the prevention AND treatment of tooth loss.

In this four-part article series, we have endeavored to explain what the “All-on-4” technique is, how it works and the many benefits it affords patients in need of new teeth. Now that we’ve provided this information, it’s time to get down to brass tacks… how much do new teeth cost?

“All-0n-4” Implants: The Cost of New Teeth in Texas

To have a single upper or lower arch of teeth replaced, you are looking at a cost of approximately $35,000. To have both dental arches replaced: $50,000.

The cost of getting new teeth with the “All-on-4” includes:

• Treatment planning,
• X-rays,
• The need for any tooth extractions,
• The surgery,
• All hardware (dental implants, abutments and prosthesis),
• All follow-up appointments and restoration.

The only extraneous cost patients will need to cover is the initial consultation with the implant dentist. Once a course of treatment has been decided upon, the quote provided should be comprehensive and all-inclusive.

Interesting Note: The “All-on-4” protocol saves patients a whopping $25,000 on fixed oral rehabilitation when compared with traditional dental implant procedures. For more complex cases, these savings are (on average) a staggering $45,000!

An Important Note on the “All-on-4” Costs

$50,000 may seem like a lot of money to spend on a new set of teeth, especially when there are cheaper teeth replacement options available, such as dentures. But when it comes to the quality of life afforded by the “All-on-4,” no comparison can be made. You’re not just getting new teeth; you’re restoring your smile confidence, your ability to eat properly and the longevity of your youthful facial aesthetics. You’re ensuring that your jawbone remains healthy and that the investment you make in your oral health and quality of life is a long term one. You are even buying yourself a longer and more fulfilling life, such are the challenges and costs of inferior teeth replacement methods, such as dentures.

By opting for inferior technologies, you are signing up for a life of crippling challenges and repeat expenses that ironically, in the long term, add up to equal if not more than the cost of fixed new teeth. Every day, denture-wearers need to buy adhesives to prevent their teeth from slipping around and anesthetic gels to numb the pain caused by their dentures pressing down on their gums. Cleaning agents and implements are further expenses. And let’s not forget that dentures need to be refitted every few years or so as a result of bone loss in the jaw.

The Ultimate Irony Is…

Eventually, a patient will lose so much bone volume that not even dentures can be considered a viable teeth replacement solution. It’s at this juncture that patients can either decided to have implants placed – in which case, bone grafting surgery is probably necessary – or to live a life without any teeth at all. By opting for “All-on-4” dental implants in the first place, you can save yourself the expense (both financial and in quality of life) of living with dentures.

A Final Note

“All-on-4” dental implants really are a breakthrough in modern dentistry and they constitute a long-term investment in the future of your oral health and quality of life. So, if you have lost most or all of your original adult teeth, speak to an implant dentist today to find out how you can get new teeth in Texas!