For patients who have lost most or all of their teeth — or whose remaining teeth are failing — All-on-4 represents one of the most life-changing treatments in modern dentistry. Instead of living with loose dentures or undergoing 8 to 10 individual implant placements, four strategically angled implants support a complete arch of fixed, non-removable teeth.
At Newpoint Family Dental in Unionville, CT, Dr. Tabai evaluates All-on-4 candidates with 3D CBCT imaging and develops treatment plans tailored to each patient's bone structure and goals.
How All-on-4 Works
The technique uses four titanium implants — two placed vertically in the front of the jaw and two angled in the back — to maximize contact with available bone. The angled posterior implants often eliminate the need for bone grafting, even in patients who have experienced significant bone loss. A custom prosthetic arch is attached to the implants, giving you a complete set of teeth that look, feel, and function naturally.
Same-Day Teeth: Is It Possible?
In many cases, a temporary set of fixed teeth can be attached to the implants on the same day as surgery. This means you walk in with failing or missing teeth and walk out with a full smile — no period without teeth. Your final, permanent prosthetic is placed after the implants have fully integrated with your bone, typically 3 to 6 months later.
All-on-4 vs. Traditional Dentures
The difference is transformative. All-on-4 teeth don't slip, don't click, don't require adhesive, and don't cover the palate. You eat steak, apples, corn on the cob — foods that denture wearers often avoid. You brush and care for them much like natural teeth. And because the implants stimulate the jawbone, they prevent the bone loss and facial collapse that dentures accelerate.
Patients from Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, and across Farmington Valley consult with us about All-on-4 because they want a permanent solution from a team they trust — without being bounced between multiple specialists.