All On 4 Dental Implants

At Regent Dental in Ilkley, full arch dental implants may be used to replace a complete upper or lower set of teeth using a carefully planned number of implants. In suitable cases, temporary fixed teeth may be fitted on the same day as implant placement. Your dentist will assess your oral health, bone levels, bite and medical history before explaining whether All-on-4 or All-on-6 treatment is appropriate.

Regent Dental is based in Ilkley and welcomes private patients from nearby towns and villages across West Yorkshire.

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No More Moving Dentures with All on Four Dental Implants

All on four dental implants (often referred to as full arch dental implants or all on six dental implants) is a cutting-edge solution for patients who need to replace an entire arch of teeth. Up to six dental implants anchor a custom-designed prosthetic, to restore both the function and aesthetics of a full set of teeth, providing a natural-looking and permanent alternative to traditional dentures.

Compared with removable dentures, implant-supported full arch bridges can offer improved stability because they are fixed to implants. They may help with chewing, speech and appearance, although patients still need time to adapt and must maintain excellent oral hygiene around the restoration.

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Our All on Four
Dental Implant Patient Journey

CBCT imaging may be recommended where three-dimensional information is needed to assess bone levels, nearby anatomical structures and implant positioning. If full arch implant treatment is suitable, digital planning can help guide the proposed implant positions and the temporary restoration. Same-day temporary teeth may be possible for selected patients, but this depends on clinical findings and implant stability.

Consultation and Planning

Your dentist will assess your teeth, gums, bite, medical history, bone levels and treatment goals before explaining whether full arch implant treatment is suitable.

Implant Placement

A planned number of implants, often four to six, are placed in the jawbone to support the temporary or final full arch restoration.

Immediate Prosthesis

If clinically suitable, a temporary fixed bridge may be attached on the day of surgery while the implants heal.

Healing Period

The implants are given time to heal and integrate with the surrounding bone. The healing period varies depending on your treatment plan and individual response.

Final Prosthesis

Once healing is suitable, the temporary bridge is replaced with a custom-made final restoration. Your dentist will explain how to care for it and when to attend maintenance reviews.

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Aftercare and Recovery

Full arch implant restorations require daily cleaning and regular professional maintenance. Your dentist or dental care professional will show you how to clean around the bridge, implants and gumline, which may include interdental brushes, specialist floss or a water flosser. Smoking, uncontrolled gum disease and poor oral hygiene can increase the risk of implant complications, so long-term maintenance is an important part of treatment.

Smile In A Day with All on 4 Implants

In suitable cases, a temporary fixed bridge may be fitted on the same day as implant placement. This allows selected patients to leave with temporary teeth while healing takes place, before the final restoration is made.

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Why Choose Regent Dental for Full Arch Dental Implants?

Our full arch implant care is based on careful assessment, digital planning, clear communication, surgical treatment planning and long-term maintenance.

Clinician-Led Implant Planning: Your treatment will be assessed, planned and carried out by an appropriately trained registered dentist, with options, risks and maintenance explained before treatment begins.

Advanced Implant Technology: We use the latest implant systems and modern technology to make your treatment smooth, precise, and comfortable.

Digital Planning: CBCT imaging and digital tools may be used where clinically appropriate to support diagnosis, treatment planning and patient communication.

Comfortable and Friendly Environment: Our welcoming clinic is designed to help you feel relaxed and at ease throughout your implant journey with sedation services available.

Clear Treatment Estimate: We explain the proposed fees before planned treatment begins. Finance options may be available, subject to status, terms and conditions. Regent Dental Ltd is a credit broker, not a lender.

Same-Day Temporary Teeth Where Suitable: Some patients may be able to receive a temporary fixed bridge on the day of implant placement. Suitability depends on assessment, bone levels and implant stability.

Ongoing Reviews and Maintenance: We explain how to care for your full arch restoration and recommend review appointments to monitor the implants, bridge and surrounding tissues.

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Why Choose All on Four Dental Implants?

Results That Surprise

Full arch implant treatment is planned to restore missing teeth with a fixed restoration that supports function and appearance. Your dentist will explain what is realistic based on your clinical assessment.

Get Back to Living

Missing teeth or loose dentures can affect eating, speech and confidence. Full arch implant treatment may help improve stability and function for suitable patients, but each case needs individual assessment.

Same Day Smiles

Same-day teeth refers to fitting a temporary fixed bridge on the day of implant placement where this is clinically suitable. This is not appropriate for every patient, and the final restoration is usually made after a healing period.

Improved Health

Tooth loss can be linked with changes in chewing function, bone levels and oral health. Implant treatment may help support bone maintenance in the treated area, but it does not remove the need for excellent cleaning, gum-health monitoring and regular reviews.

An Investment That Lasts

Titanium dental implants have been used in dentistry for many years and can provide a long-term foundation for implant-supported restorations. Their success depends on careful planning, oral hygiene, gum health, medical factors and ongoing maintenance.

FAQs

In suitable cases, a temporary fixed bridge can be fitted on the same day as implant placement. This depends on your oral health, bone levels and implant stability. After a healing period, the temporary bridge is usually replaced with a custom-made final restoration.

Full arch implants support a fixed bridge using implants placed in the jawbone, while traditional dentures are removable and rest on the gums. Implant-supported bridges can offer improved stability, although they still need daily cleaning and regular maintenance.

Full arch implants can last for many years, but their lifespan depends on oral hygiene, gum health, smoking, medical factors, bite forces and regular maintenance. Your dentist will explain how to care for your restoration and when to attend reviews.

As with any surgical treatment, full arch implant treatment carries risks such as infection, delayed healing, implant failure, nerve-related symptoms or complications with the restoration. Your dentist will explain the risks, alternatives and aftercare before treatment begins.

Gum disease needs to be assessed and stabilised before full arch implant treatment is considered. Patients with a history of periodontitis may have a higher risk of implant complications, so careful planning and ongoing maintenance are especially important.

Full arch dental implants may be suitable for patients who have lost most or all teeth in one arch, have failing teeth, or struggle with loose dentures. Suitability depends on oral health, bone levels, bite, medical history and treatment goals.

You will need to clean around the bridge, implants and gumline every day. Your dental team may recommend interdental brushes, specialist floss or a water flosser depending on your restoration. Regular maintenance visits are also important.

If you feel nervous about full arch implant treatment, please tell us during your consultation. We can explain each stage, answer your questions and discuss options that may help you feel more comfortable. Intravenous sedation may be available for suitable patients following assessment.

Full arch implant restorations can affect speech during the initial adjustment period. Many patients adapt over time as they become used to the new bridge. Your dentist will explain what to expect based on your treatment plan.

Full arch implant restorations can last for many years, but implants and bridges need ongoing care. Their lifespan depends on cleaning, gum health, bite forces, smoking, medical factors and maintenance visits.

Local anaesthetic is used during implant placement, so you should not feel sharp pain during the procedure. Some pressure, swelling or tenderness can occur afterwards. Your dentist will explain aftercare and what to do if discomfort is severe, unusual or does not settle.

You may be advised to follow a soft-food diet after full arch implant placement while the surgical sites heal and the temporary bridge settles. Your dentist will give you specific guidance based on the treatment carried out.

All On 4 Dental Implants

No More Moving Dentures with All on Four Dental Implants