All-on-4 (and related full-arch concepts like All-on-6) anchors a fixed bridge of teeth on four to six implants, often with a temporary set placed the same day.
For patients who are missing most or all of their teeth, or whose teeth are failing, full-arch implants are an alternative to traditional dentures. Four to six implants are placed per arch — frequently angled to use available bone and avoid grafting — and a fixed prosthesis is attached. Many Sarasota–Bradenton oral surgeons and periodontists offer a same-day temporary ('teeth in a day'), with the final zirconia or acrylic bridge delivered after healing. Costs vary widely with materials, the number of implants, and whether extractions or grafting are needed.
Four implants supporting a fixed full-arch bridge for the upper or lower jaw.
Six implants for added support, often chosen for the upper arch or denser bite forces.
Full-arch restoration on top and bottom.
A removable denture that snaps onto 2–4 implants — a lower-cost full-arch option.
Dental implants are placed by several kinds of trained clinicians — oral & maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, and general dentists with implant training — so the right credential depends on who performs the surgery and who restores the tooth. Look for documented surgical training and a clear plan for placement and restoration.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) ↗American College of Prosthodontists ↗Verify a dentist’s credentials and Florida license yourself:
AAID — American Academy of Implant Dentistry ↗ ABOI/ID — American Board of Oral Implantology ↗ ACP — American College of Prosthodontists ↗ AAOMS — American Assn. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons ↗ Florida Board of Dentistry — License verification ↗