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All-on-X replaces a full arch of teeth with a fixed bridge supported by a small number of implants — typically four to six. The distinction from a denture matters: nothing is removed for cleaning, nothing moves while eating, and the load is carried by the jawbone rather than resting on the gum.
All-on-X is a full-arch implant technique in which a small number of implants are placed strategically in the jaw to support a complete fixed bridge. The rear implants are often angled to make use of available bone, which can reduce or avoid the need for grafting in the back of the jaw.
It is used where an entire arch of teeth is missing, or where the remaining teeth are beyond saving. Because the bridge is fixed to the implants, it is cleaned in the mouth rather than taken out, and it does not cover the palate the way a full upper denture does.
This is significant treatment and suitability requires careful assessment, both clinically and in terms of what the patient wants from it.
This treatment is planned in considerable detail before any surgery, and involves a healing period before the final bridge is made.
A cone beam CT scan and full clinical assessment establish bone volume, anatomy and the position of nerves and sinuses. Medical history is reviewed carefully given the scale of the procedure.
Implant positions and angles are planned digitally against the available bone and the proposed tooth positions.
Any remaining unrestorable teeth are removed and the implants placed. Sedation options are discussed beforehand.
A provisional fixed bridge is fitted so you leave with teeth. This is not the final restoration and is not intended to carry full chewing load.
The implants integrate over several months. Diet is restricted during this period and reviewed regularly.
Once integration is confirmed, the definitive bridge is made and fitted. Ongoing professional maintenance is essential and continues indefinitely.
This is major dental surgery. The risks are correspondingly more significant than for a single implant and require careful consideration.
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Complimentary smile makeover consultation, valued at $250.
Superannuation can be utilised in most instances for All-Teeth-On-Implants treatment, subject to eligibility. General anaesthesia (sleep dentistry) is available for patient comfort; fees vary per case and are discussed following the initial complimentary consultation. Payment plans are subject to financial approval, fees and charges. This price guide is an estimate only and not a final quote. All quotes are valid for 6 months and subject to change after that period.
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Warning: The ‘before’ and ‘after’ images shown are of a real patient of our clinic. These images are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the results that all patients can expect. Results vary depending on individual circumstances, and all surgical and cosmetic procedures carry risks. The after image was taken approximately 2-4 weeks after treatment was completed.
In most cases a provisional fixed bridge is fitted at the surgical appointment, so you do not leave without teeth. It is provisional rather than final, and diet is restricted while the implants integrate.
The definitive bridge is made once integration is confirmed, typically several months later.
The bridge is fixed rather than removable, does not move while eating, and an upper bridge does not cover the palate, so taste and temperature are unaffected. Chewing efficiency is substantially better.
Against that, it is considerably more expensive, involves surgery, and demands more of you in daily cleaning and ongoing professional maintenance.
The implants themselves can last many years with good maintenance. The bridge attached to them is a mechanical component that wears and will require servicing and eventual replacement.
Anyone presenting this as a permanent, one-off solution is overstating it. Ongoing cost should be part of your decision.
No. Suitability depends on bone, general health, smoking status and your capacity to maintain the cleaning it requires. Some patients are better served by other options.
Where the case is complex or falls outside what we provide, we will refer you to a specialist rather than proceed.
Choosing Civic Gentle Dental Care standard means partnering with a practice built on extensive clinical experience and a deep commitment to patient care.
Our dedicated team provides fully personalised treatment plans, combining advanced modern techniques with our specialised in-house ceramic laboratory. We focus on delivering optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes for your smile, while ensuring your entire experience is gentle, transparent, and completely professional.
We offer interest-free payment plans to help make your treatment more manageable.
*Subject to finance approval, fees and charged
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Single tooth replacement using the same principle.
Individual restorations for teeth that can be saved.
Frequently part of the same treatment sequence.
Thinking about full-arch implant treatment?
Book an assessment at Civic Gentle Dental Care in Canberra City. Imaging and a detailed discussion are required before any treatment or quote.
