What Are All-On-4® Implants?
All-On-4® dental implants represent an advanced alternative to traditional dentures for patients who have lost most or all of their teeth due to advanced gum disease, injury, or genetic factors. While conventional dentures rest on the gums and rely on suction and adhesives for stability, they often become loose over time as the jawbone naturally deteriorates following tooth loss. This bone resorption can cause dentures to slip during eating or speaking, creating discomfort and self-consciousness.
The All-On-4® technique addresses these limitations by anchoring a full arch of prosthetic teeth to just four strategically placed dental implants per jaw. These implants integrate directly with the jawbone, providing a stable foundation that prevents the wobbling and movement associated with removable dentures. By minimizing the number of implants required, this approach simplifies the procedure while maintaining affordability without compromising stability or function.
What to Expect During All-On-4® Treatment?
Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Zach Saltman, our maxillofacial surgeon in residence. During this initial visit, he reviews your medical history, discusses your smile goals, and thoroughly evaluates your oral health. Advanced dental imaging technology allows our team to precisely visualize your jawbone structure and plan optimal implant placement before surgery.
In some cases, Dr. Saltman may recommend extracting any remaining failing teeth prior to implant surgery, particularly if infection is present around the tooth roots. This preliminary step ensures a healthy foundation for your new implants.
The implant surgery involves precisely positioning titanium or zirconia (ceramic) posts within the jawbone. Dr. Saltman's extensive experience with All-On-4® procedures ensures careful navigation around critical structures such as nerves and sinus cavities, minimizing the risks that can arise when this complex surgery is performed by less experienced practitioners.
On the same day as your implant placement, our prosthodontists and implant prosthodontics fellow attach temporary prosthetic teeth to your new implants, allowing you to leave our office with a fully functional smile. Once your jawbone and gums have completely healed around the implants, we replace the temporary teeth with your final restoration, custom-designed for optimal fit and natural integration with your healed gum tissue.
What Are the Benefits of All-On-4® Implants?
1. Immediate Functionality: Most patients receive a temporary fixed prosthesis attached to their implants during the initial appointment, walking out with a working set of teeth the very same day.
2. Fewer Implants: The All-On-4® technique requires just four strategically positioned implants per arch, rather than the six to eight needed with conventional full-arch methods. This streamlined approach helps minimize both procedural complexity and overall treatment costs
3. Reduced Healing Time: By utilizing the existing bone structure more efficiently, this method frequently eliminates the need for bone grafting procedures. With fewer implants placed, many patients experience a faster recovery period.
4. Improved Life Quality: The secure, fixed restoration enables patients to enjoy everyday activities with renewed confidence—from eating their favorite foods to speaking clearly and smiling without hesitation, all supported by a stable prosthesis that mimics natural tooth function.
5. Aesthetic and Functionality: Each All-On-4® restoration is precisely tailored to complement your facial features while delivering reliable performance. The result is a natural-looking smile that enhances both appearance and daily comfort.
Restore Your Teeth In One Day
At Vitality Teeth®, we specialize in same-day dental implants that restore both function and confidence immediately. Unlike traditional removable dentures that require adhesives and constant adjustments, our Teeth-In-A-Day® solutions—available for All-On-4® treatment—provide fixed, stable teeth that feel natural from day one.
These aren't temporary solutions—your fixed teeth are securely anchored to your implants, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence while your custom permanent prosthesis is being crafted. No denture adhesive, no slipping, no embarrassment. Just a stable, comfortable smile that lets you get back to enjoying life immediately after implant surgery.
All-On-4® Implants in Washington DC and McLean VA
Vitality Teeth serves patients throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area with two convenient locations for All-On-4® full-mouth implant treatment.
Our Washington DC office is located in DuPont Circle, at 1426 21 St SW, 2nd Floor, Washington, D.C., 20036, providing accessible care for patients in Georgetown D.C., Adams Morgan D.C., West End D.C., Woodley Park D.C., Arlington VA, Bethesda MD, and other surrounding towns near Washington, D.C.
For patients in Northern Virginia, our McLean location at 1363 Beverly Road, Suite 250, McLean, VA 22101 serves the McLean VA, Tysons Corner VA, Merrifield VA, and Falls Church VA.
Schedule your complimentary All-On-4® consultation or call (202) 925-6210 to discover how full-mouth dental implants can restore your smile and confidence.