How much Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Cost?

Dental implants, including the all-on-4 procedure, are expensive. Most patients who are considering huntersville all-on-4 dental implants want to know the cost before committing to the treatment. The procedure costs approximately $20,000 to $50,000 per arch. The higher end of the cost estimate includes bone grafting and individual porcelain teeth. In this article we will review the cost for standard all-on-4 dental implants and some of the variables which can impact that overall cost.

What are the options and how do they impact the cost for all-on-4 dental implants?

The standard acrylic or composite all-on-4 prosthesis

The standard all-on-4 procedure includes four dental implants and an acrylic denture. The denture is built on a titanium frame.  This process costs about $20-26,000 if it is all completed at one location. If two or doctors are used for the procedure, you can expect to pay closer to $30,000. Many practices have teams of doctors who are able to complete the entire process in one location.

Our average cost for the complete all-on-4 is $23,000. This price includes extractions, bone removal and placing the dental implants. As an extra precaution, we typically place a few extra implants. The cost estimate also includes the temporary denture used the day of the surgery. In addition, the fee includes the final denture which contain nano-composite teeth secured on a titanium bar.

The all-on-4 made from one piece with porcelain teeth

The use of porcelain enhances the appearance of the false teeth. With porcelain teeth, either titanium, CrCo or zirconia will be used as the base. This upgrade increases the cost by about $5,000 per jaw.

Porcelain dentures are more aesthetically pleasing and usually last longer. While porcelain teeth last longer than the acrylic or composite teeth alternatives, damage can still occur. Depending on where the break occurs in the teeth, it can be quite expensive to repair. If the denture breaks, the entire piece may need to be remade which will cost $15,000 or more.

An all-on-4 dental implants cost for individual porcelain teeth

The use of individual porcelain teeth in the denture is highest upgrade available. The frame is still made from metal and the individual crowns are placed on top. The teeth are made the same way dental crowns are created. If a tooth breaks or has damage in this scenario, the cost and time to repair is equivalent to a typical crown repair. The other types of all-on-4 implants require removal of the piece and the lab has to be involved in the repair.

The cost for the all-on-4 implant with individual porcelain teeth is $30-35,000.

A break-down of the all-on-4 dental implants cost

The all-inclusive fee covers everything involved from extractions, bone grafting and dental implants to the temporary and final all-on-4 denture that is used. If a treatment is completed using two offices, the fee will be split between the two offices and include a surgical portion and a restorative portion. Additionally, the cost for each process is typically the same.

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