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  "title": "All-on-4 Dental Implants — Complete Guide | Smile Solutions Melbourne",
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  "description": "# All-on-4® Dental Implants at Smile Solutions Melbourne\n\n## The Superior Solution for Full-Arch Tooth Replacement\n\n[All-on-4® dental implants](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/specialist-care/all-on...",
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  "content": "## All-on-4 Dental Implants at Smile Solutions Melbourne\n\n## The Superior Solution for Full-Arch Tooth Replacement\n\n[All-on-4 dental implants](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/specialist-care/all-on-4-dental-implants/) offer a life-changing solution for patients who need most or all of their teeth replaced. At Smile Solutions, this procedure is performed exclusively by board-registered specialists - prosthodontists, periodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons. With a focus on clinical excellence and a gentle approach that minimises pain and discomfort, we'll help you rediscover the confidence that comes with a complete, natural-looking smile.\n\n## What Are All-on-4 Dental Implants?\n\nAll-on-4 is a proven implant technique that permanently attaches a full set of replacement teeth to just four to six strategically placed titanium implants in each jaw. Your new teeth are designed to fit securely without covering the roof of your mouth, which means you'll maintain natural taste sensation, improved comfort and clear speech. Unlike traditional dentures, All-on-4 gives you the freedom to eat, speak and smile with confidence, knowing your teeth are firmly in place.\n\nThis approach combines advanced surgical precision with treatment planning tailored to your unique needs.\n\n## Who Is All-on-4 For?\n\nAll-on-4 may be right for you if you:\n\n- Need most or all of your teeth replaced in one or both arches\n- Have ill-fitting dentures that slip, cause discomfort or affect your quality of life\n- Have multiple broken, decayed or failing teeth that compromise your oral health\n- Want a permanent, fixed solution rather than removable dentures\n- May have been told you lack sufficient bone for conventional implants (All-on-4 can often avoid the need for bone grafting, making treatment more accessible)\n\nOur specialists will assess your individual situation during your complimentary consultation to determine whether All-on-4 is the ideal solution for restoring your smile and oral function.\n\n## Your Bridge Options: Two Pathways to a Complete Smile\n\nAt Smile Solutions, you have two prosthetic bridge options, both constructed in our in-house Smile Lab:\n\n### Option 1: Titanium-Reinforced Acrylic Bridge (Standard)\nA titanium-reinforced framework with high-quality acrylic teeth. This is the standard All-on-4 bridge and is included in the treatment fee. Benefits include exceptional strength, a lighter overall weight, and a streamlined profile that is comfortable to wear. The titanium reinforcement ensures durability far beyond traditional acrylic prosthetics.\n\n### Option 2: Gold-Alloy Framework with Porcelain Teeth (Premium Upgrade)\nA gold-alloy framework fused to a titanium-reinforced structure, with individual porcelain teeth. This is the premium option, offering the ultimate in strength and longevity, and the most natural, lifelike aesthetics of any All-on-4 prosthetic available. Porcelain replicates the translucency of natural tooth enamel in a way that acrylic cannot.\n\n**Porcelain upgrade pricing:**\n- $3,000 per arch if elected before treatment begins\n- $8,000 per arch if elected within 3 years after treatment (the higher fee reflects the additional laboratory work required to transition from the existing bridge)\n\nBoth options are fabricated by our in-house Smile Lab team, led by senior implant lab technician Agne Diliartaite. Work is never sent to an external laboratory - this means faster turnaround and direct quality oversight at every stage.\n\n## Suitability and Success Rates\n\nAll-on-4 has a 95% success rate in healthy patients, making it one of the most clinically reliable full-arch tooth replacement procedures available.\n\n**Factors that may affect suitability or outcomes include:**\n- Smoking or vaping (significantly increases risk of implant failure)\n- Teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism)\n- Uncontrolled diabetes or conditions that affect healing\n- Medications affecting bone density or immune function\n\nThese are not necessarily disqualifying factors - they are discussed in detail during your consultation and workup. If you grind severely, muscle relaxant injections into the masseter muscles may be recommended before or after surgery to reduce load on the healing implants.\n\nIf an implant does not integrate with the bone, our treating surgeon will place a replacement implant at no additional cost. This may extend the overall treatment timeline but does not affect the final outcome in the vast majority of cases.\n\n## What to Expect: Your All-on-4 Journey\n\nHere is what your treatment journey looks like from first contact through to your final bridge:\n\n### Step 1: CT Scan and Consultation\nA CT scan at Collins Street Imaging ($350, Medicare rebate may apply) is required before treatment planning can begin. This gives our surgeons a precise three-dimensional map of your jaw structure, bone density, and anatomy. Your consultation follows - where your specialist will review the scan, discuss your suitability, present your options, and provide a personalised quote.\n\n### Step 2: Pre-Treatment Workup\nOnce you have decided to proceed, a dedicated pre-treatment workup appointment is completed. This includes impressions or digital scans of your mouth, bite registration, clinical photographs, and a pre-surgery try-in of your proposed teeth if needed to confirm aesthetics before surgery day.\n\n### Step 3: Surgery\nAll-on-4 surgery is usually performed under general anaesthetic as a day procedure. Your jaw bone is levelled and recontoured as needed, four to six implants are placed per arch, and impressions are taken to begin fabricating your immediate bridge while you are still in theatre. Surgery is conducted by our specialist oral surgeons or periodontists.\n\n### Step 4: Recovery\nLong-acting local anaesthetic provides comfort for up to 24 hours post-surgery. Swelling is managed with ice packs and typically peaks around day two to three before gradually settling. You will be on a soft, no-chew diet for a minimum of three months, and most patients take one to three days off work. Our team provides clear written post-operative instructions and is available by phone throughout your recovery.\n\n### Step 5: Bridge Delivery\n**If you are an immediate loading candidate:** Your bridge is typically delivered within six hours of surgery or the next working day, secured to your implants with titanium screws. This bridge must remain completely undisturbed for a minimum of three months while osseointegration occurs - this is the period during which the implants fuse with your jawbone.\n\n**If delayed loading is required:** In some cases (for medical or anatomical reasons), you will receive a provisional denture ($2,000 per arch) rather than an immediate fixed bridge. Your specialist will discuss this with you during the pre-treatment workup if it applies to your situation.\n\n### Step 6: Final Bridge Fitting\nThree to six months after surgery, once osseointegration is confirmed, your temporary bridge is replaced with your final titanium-reinforced bridge (or porcelain bridge if you have selected the upgrade). Final adjustments are made to ensure comfort, bite alignment and aesthetics are exactly right.\n\n## Why Choose Smile Solutions for All-on-4?\n\n### Specialist-Only Treatment\nAll-on-4 at Smile Solutions is performed exclusively by board-registered prosthodontists, periodontists and oral surgeons - not general dentists. This level of specialisation ensures clinical excellence at every stage of your treatment.\n\n### Multiple Surgical Pathways\nDifferent patients need different surgeons. Smile Solutions offers:\n- **Dr Jaclyn Wong** - primary All-on-4 surgeon, 15+ years experience, trained with the inventor of the system at the Malo Clinic in Portugal. Surgery available under local anaesthetic or general anaesthetic.\n- **Dr Simon Hinckfuss** - Australia's only clinician registered as both a Specialist Periodontist and Specialist Prosthodontist. Can manage the complete All-on-4 case from surgery through to final restoration.\n- **A/Prof. Patrishia Bordbar and Dr Ricky Kumar** - oral and maxillofacial surgeons for complex cases, revision surgery, zygomatic implants, and significant jaw reconstruction.\n\n### Prosthodontic Expertise\nThe prosthetic component of your treatment - the design, fitting and long-term management of your bridge - is managed by Dr Foti Angelis, Dr Vasileios Chronopoulos (30+ years of experience combined), or Dr Jamie Foong.\n\n### In-House Smile Lab\nYour bridge is fabricated in our Smile Lab, not sent to an external laboratory. Senior implant lab technician Agne Diliartaite oversees the work. This means adjustments, repairs, and replacements are faster, with direct communication between the clinical team and the technicians crafting your prosthesis.\n\n### Complimentary Inclusions\nEvery All-on-4 patient at Smile Solutions receives:\n- A complimentary night splint (must be worn every night to protect your bridge from grinding forces)\n- A complimentary Waterpik water flosser ($200 value) with detailed instructions for home cleaning\n\n### Heritage Location in Melbourne's CBD\nOur practice is located in the iconic Manchester Unity Building at 220 Collins Street, right in the heart of Melbourne. This heritage-listed landmark is easily accessible by public transport and provides a beautiful setting for your care.\n\n## Pricing and Investment\n\nAll-on-4 at Smile Solutions is transparently priced with no hidden fees:\n\n### Base Package Pricing\n- **Single arch (acrylic): $31,000**\n- **Dual arch (acrylic): $56,000**\n- **Dual arch with porcelain/zirconia upgrade: $62,000** ($56,000 base + $3,000 per arch upgrade)\n\n### What Is Included\n- Pre-treatment workup (impressions/scans, bite registration, clinical photos)\n- Surgery (placement of 4-6 implants per arch)\n- Immediate acrylic bridge (delivered same day or next working day)\n- Final titanium-reinforced acrylic bridge (fitted 3-6 months post-surgery)\n- Complimentary night splint\n- Complimentary Waterpik water flosser ($200 value)\n- Removal of any remaining teeth in the arch\n\n### What Is Not Included\n- CT scan: $350 (Medicare rebate may apply) - required before treatment planning\n- Hospital fees and anaesthetic fees (quoted separately; dependent on your health fund and chosen hospital)\n- Bone grafting or zygomatic implants (quoted individually if required - not needed in the majority of cases)\n\n### Optional Upgrades\n- **Porcelain bridge upgrade:** $3,000 per arch if elected before treatment begins | $8,000 per arch if elected within 3 years after treatment\n- **Provisional denture (if delayed loading required):** $2,000 per arch\n\n### Flexible Payment Options\nWe understand this is a significant investment. Payment options include:\n- **Payright** - interest-free plans up to $20,000 over 30 months\n- **Humm** - flexible payment plans; up to 60 months for All-on-4 eligible patients\n- **MyDentaPlan** - flexible payment solution designed for dental treatment\n- **HICAPS on-site claiming** - instant claiming with your health fund for eligible rebates\n- **5% discount** for paying in full\n\nVisit our [Payment Plans](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/payment-plans/) page for details.\n\n## How to Book Your Complimentary Consultation\n\nTaking the first step is easy:\n\n**Call [13 13 96](tel:131396)** to book your complimentary consultation with one of our treatment coordinators.\n\n**Visit us at:** Level 1, 220 Collins Street, Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne VIC 3000\n\n**Learn more online:** [smilesolutions.com.au/specialist-care/all-on-4-dental-implants/](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/specialist-care/all-on-4-dental-implants/)\n\nOur team is here to answer your questions and help you understand your options. With 937 Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating, you can trust that the care you receive at Smile Solutions is genuine.\n\n## Related Services\n\n**[Dental Implants](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/dental-implants/)** - single tooth and multiple tooth replacement options\n\n**[Dentures](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/denture/)** - custom-crafted removable dentures for comfort and natural appearance\n\n**[Prosthodontists](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/specialist-care/prosthodontists/)** - specialist care for complex dental restorations and smile reconstruction\n\n**[Bone Grafting](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/dental-implants/bone-grafting/)** - advanced techniques to restore bone volume for successful implant placement\n\nContact us today at **[13 13 96](tel:131396)** to begin your journey towards a confident, complete smile.\n\n---\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n**What are the two bridge options at Smile Solutions:** Option 1 is a titanium-reinforced framework with acrylic teeth (included in base price). Option 2 is a gold-alloy framework fused to a titanium-reinforced structure with porcelain teeth (premium upgrade, $3,000/arch before treatment or $8,000/arch within 3 years after).\n\n**What does the All-on-4 base price include:** Pre-treatment workup, surgery, 4-6 implants, immediate acrylic bridge, final titanium-reinforced acrylic bridge, complimentary night splint, and complimentary Waterpik ($200 value).\n\n**What is not included in the All-on-4 price:** CT scan ($350, Medicare rebate may apply), hospital fees, anaesthetic fees, bone grafting or zygomatic implants (quoted separately if required).\n\n**How much does the CT scan cost:** $350 at Collins Street Imaging. A Medicare rebate may apply.\n\n**What is the success rate of All-on-4:** 95% in healthy patients based on clinical evidence.\n\n**What risk factors affect All-on-4 success:** Smoking or vaping, teeth grinding or clenching, uncontrolled diabetes, and conditions affecting healing.\n\n**What happens if an implant fails to integrate:** The treating surgeon replaces it at no additional cost.\n\n**How long does the recovery take:** Long-acting local anaesthetic provides comfort for up to 24 hours. Most patients take 1-3 days off work.\n\n**What diet is required post-surgery:** A soft, no-chew diet for a minimum of three months.\n\n**When is the bridge delivered after surgery:** Immediate loading candidates receive their bridge within 6 hours or the next working day. Delayed loading candidates receive a provisional denture ($2,000/arch).\n\n**How long must the bridge remain undisturbed:** A minimum of three months for osseointegration.\n\n**When is the final bridge fitted:** 3-6 months after surgery, once osseointegration is confirmed.\n\n**What is the cost of the porcelain upgrade:** $3,000 per arch if elected before treatment. $8,000 per arch if elected within 3 years after treatment.\n\n**What is a provisional denture and when is it used:** A temporary removable denture ($2,000/arch) used when a patient is not suitable for immediate loading.\n\n**Is a complimentary night splint included:** Yes, every All-on-4 patient receives a complimentary night splint that must be worn every night.\n\n**Is a Waterpik included:** Yes, every All-on-4 patient receives a complimentary Waterpik water flosser ($200 value).\n\n**Who performs All-on-4 surgery at Smile Solutions:** Dr Jaclyn Wong (primary surgeon, 15+ years), Dr Simon Hinckfuss (dual specialist perio and prostho), A/Prof. Patrishia Bordbar and Dr Ricky Kumar (complex and zygomatic cases).\n\n**Who manages the prosthodontic component:** Dr Foti Angelis, Dr Vasileios Chronopoulos, or Dr Jamie Foong.\n\n**What is the Smile Lab:** The in-house dental laboratory at Smile Solutions where bridges are fabricated on-site, not outsourced to external laboratories.\n\n**What is the single arch cost:** $31,000\n\n**What is the dual arch cost:** $56,000\n\n**Are payment plans available:** Yes - Payright, Humm (up to 60 months), and MyDentaPlan. Plus 5% discount for paying in full.\n\n**Where is Smile Solutions located:** Level 1, 220 Collins Street, Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne VIC 3000\n\n**What is the phone number:** 13 13 96\n\n**Is the consultation free:** Yes, complimentary consultation available.\n\n**Is surgery performed under general anaesthetic:** Usually yes, as a day procedure. Local anaesthetic only is also available depending on surgeon and patient preference.\n\n**Can All-on-4 avoid bone grafting:** In most cases, yes. Bone grafting is quoted separately if required.\n\n**What implant brand is used:** Premium Swiss-made implants.\n\n---",
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