All on four implants in Deddington, near Banbury
All on four implants offer a fixed alternative to removable dentures when most or all teeth in an arch are missing or failing. A full bridge is supported by four carefully placed dental implants.
Explore your options for a secure, natural-looking smile with an individual consultation at Deddington Dental.
Discuss your implant options
Tell us about your missing teeth, denture concerns or goals. We will assess your suitability, explain the treatment choices and discuss costs before you decide.
Call 01869 337377 or send an enquiry. For other ways to replace missing teeth, see our dental implants page.
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What are all on four implants?
All on four dental implants restore the upper and/or lower arch by securing a dental bridge onto four strategically placed implants. This provides a complete set of fixed teeth designed to look and feel natural, offering a long-lasting solution to tooth loss.
The bridge stays in place rather than being removed each day like a denture. Your clinician will explain the care it needs and whether this approach is suitable for you.
Who could benefit from all on four implants?
This treatment may be an option for patients who:
- Want to help preserve jawbone after tooth loss.
- Are limited to soft foods or have speech problems due to dentures.
- Have failing, wobbly or loose teeth and would prefer a fixed alternative.
- Have a failing dental bridge and do not want removable dentures.
- Want a fixed solution to tooth loss.
- Have multiple missing teeth in the upper and/or lower arch.
Suitability depends on your oral health, medical history and available bone. We assess these carefully before recommending treatment.
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a titanium screw that replaces the root of a missing tooth. We place it into the jawbone, where the bone bonds with its surface during healing.
For a single missing tooth, we attach a crown. For several missing teeth, implants can support a bridge. The materials are designed to work with the body and provide a stable foundation for replacement teeth.
Implants can last many years with good care, but they are not guaranteed to last a lifetime. Both the implants and the replacement teeth need ongoing maintenance.
How do all on four implants work?
Dental implants provide an artificial tooth root. As bone fuses with the implant, it forms a stable base for a crown, bridge or denture.
For full-arch restoration, a fixed set of teeth can be supported by four implants: two towards the front and two angled towards the back. This arrangement makes use of the available bone and may reduce the need for bone grafting in suitable cases.
The aim is a secure, natural-looking smile that supports everyday eating and speaking. Your treatment plan will explain the expected result and any additional procedures you may need.
Can I have teeth in a day?
You may hear this approach called teeth in a day, same day teeth, same day smile or teeth now. These terms describe placing dental implants and fitting a provisional bridge on the same day.
After placing the implants, we take impressions and prepare the temporary bridge. When the implants have enough initial stability, this can give you fixed temporary teeth while healing takes place.
Healing typically takes several months, often around 4 to 6 months. The final bridge follows once healing and your clinical assessment allow. Same-day teeth are not suitable for every patient, so we will confirm what is realistic for you.
All on four implants: frequently asked questions
A full set of fixed teeth is supported by just four implants. Two are placed at the front and two at an angle in the back for maximum stability and bone contact.
This may suit patients who have lost most or all teeth, or whose existing teeth are failing, and who want a fixed alternative to removable dentures. A consultation is needed to assess your gums, bone and general health.
The implants and a temporary bridge can often be placed on the same day. The final teeth are usually fitted after a few months of healing.
We use local anaesthetic to numb the treatment area. Sedation may also be an option where appropriate. Some soreness and swelling can occur during recovery, and your clinician will explain pain relief and aftercare.
With proper care and maintenance, the implants can last many years—even decades—while the prosthetic teeth may need replacing over time.
