All-on-4 Implants in Scarborough

All-on-4 restores a full arch of teeth, upper or lower, using just five dental implants to support a fixed bridge of replacement teeth. Instead of placing one implant for every missing tooth, the technique angles the back implants to make the most of the jawbone you have, so a complete set of teeth can be anchored securely on a smaller number of posts.

What you end up with is a fixed bridge that stays in your mouth and does not come out for cleaning or sleeping. At all five Everbright Smiles clinics across Scarborough and East York, your dentist will assess whether this approach fits your jaw, bone, and overall oral health before recommending a treatment plan.

All-on-4 is usually worth considering for people who are missing most or all of the teeth in an arch, or whose remaining teeth are failing and likely to need removal. It can also be an option for long-term denture wearers who want something more stable and fixed.

Common situations where your dentist may bring up All-on-4 include:

• Missing most or all teeth in the upper or lower arch
• Several failing or badly damaged teeth that cannot be saved
• Trouble eating or speaking with removable dentures
• Wanting fixed teeth that do not have to come out

Suitability comes down to factors like bone volume, gum health, and general health, and it is settled at a consultation and clinical examination. Your dentist will explain whether All-on-4 or another option is the better fit for you.

Compared with individual implants

Replacing every missing tooth with its own implant can call for many posts and, in some cases, extra bone grafting. All-on-4 uses four carefully placed implants to support a whole arch, which often means fewer implants and, in many cases, a less involved surgical plan.

Compared with removable dentures

Traditional dentures rest on the gums and come out for cleaning, and they can move while you eat or speak. An All-on-4 bridge is fixed to the implants, so it stays in place and is cared for much like natural teeth. If you would prefer a removable option that still uses implants for added grip, ask about implant-supported dentures.

Every plan is built around the individual, but the general path tends to run through these stages:

1. Consultation and 3D imaging to check your bone, gums, and overall oral health and to plan where the implants will sit
2. Surgical placement of the four implants in the arch, often with any remaining unhealthy teeth removed at the same visit
3. Fitting of a temporary set of fixed teeth so you can leave with a working smile while you heal
4. Placement of the final, custom bridge once the implants have integrated with the bone

Timelines vary from person to person, and your dentist will give you a schedule based on how you heal and your individual plan.

For suitable patients, All-on-4 can offer a few advantages:

• A fixed full arch that stays put rather than coming out
• Steady biting and chewing compared with conventional dentures
• Fewer implants needed to support a complete arch
• Teeth that are cared for in much the same way as natural teeth

Some swelling, tenderness, and minor bruising are normal in the days after surgery, and your dental team will give you aftercare guidance and a soft-food plan for the early healing period. Healing times vary, and the implants need time to bond with the bone before the final teeth are fitted.

Everbright Smiles accepts all dental insurance, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), ODSP, and Healthy Smiles, and offers evening and weekend appointments at our neighbourhood clinics across Scarborough and East York. To find out whether All-on-4 is right for you, book an assessment with one of our dental implants teams.