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Tired of loose dentures, or been told you’re losing most of your remaining teeth? All-on-4 dental implants replace a full arch of teeth with a fixed, natural-looking set of teeth supported by just four implants — often with provisional teeth fitted the same day. At Perth Prime Dental in the heart of the Perth CBD, your entire journey is planned and completed by Dr Ali Matin, an experienced implant dentist with over 20 years of focused implant experience and more than 1,000 implants placed — all under one roof, with no referrals out.
What Are All-on-4 Dental Implants?
All-on-4 is a full-arch tooth replacement technique that restores an entire upper or lower jaw of teeth using just four titanium implants as anchors. Two implants are placed vertically at the front of the jaw, where bone is usually strongest, and two are angled at the back. This angled placement makes the most of your available bone and often avoids the need for bone grafting, even when some bone has been lost.
A single, fixed bridge of teeth is then secured onto those four implants. Unlike a denture, it does not come out — there are no plates covering the roof of your mouth, no adhesives, and no slipping.
All-on-4 may suit you if you:
- Have lost, or are about to lose, most or all of the teeth in one or both jaws
- Wear dentures and find them loose, uncomfortable or limiting what you can eat
- Have widespread decay, gum disease or failing old dental work
- Want a fixed, permanent-feeling solution rather than something removable
How All-on-4 Differs From Traditional Implants
Replacing a full arch with individual implants can require 6–8 implants per jaw and, frequently, bone grafting — adding cost, surgery and many months to treatment. All-on-4 is designed to deliver a fixed full arch with fewer implants, less surgery, and often no grafting, by using the bone you already have more efficiently.
| All-on-4 (fixed full arch) | Individual implants | Conventional denture | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implants per jaw | 4 | 6–8+ | 0 |
| Bone grafting often needed | Often avoided | Frequently | No |
| Removable | No — fixed | No — fixed | Yes |
| Feels like natural teeth | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Provisional teeth | Often same day* | Staged | Immediate |
The All-on-4 Process — What to Expect
- Complimentary consultation & 3D CBCT scan. Dr Matin examines your mouth and takes a 3D scan in-house to assess bone volume, nerves and sinuses, then explains your options and provides a clear, itemised quote. The implant consultation is free.
- Digital treatment planning. Your case is planned digitally before any surgery, so the position and angle of each implant is mapped in advance for precision and predictability.
- Implant placement & provisional teeth. On surgery day, any remaining failing teeth are removed, four implants are placed, and — where your case allows — a fixed set of provisional teeth is fitted, often the same day.
- Healing & integration. Over the following months the implants fuse with the bone (osseointegration). You leave with functioning teeth throughout this period.
- Final prosthesis. Once healed (typically 3–6 months), your final, custom-made bridge is fitted — in acrylic or zirconia, depending on your plan.
Are You a Candidate for All-on-4?
Most adults missing most or all of their teeth in an arch are candidates — including many who have been told they have bone loss. Because All-on-4 uses angled implants, it frequently works where conventional implants would need grafting first.
Factors Dr Matin assesses include your bone volume and density, gum health, general health, and lifestyle factors such as smoking (which can affect healing). Even if another dentist has said no, a second opinion with a 3D scan is worthwhile — Dr Matin’s advanced training in bone regeneration at the Urban Institute in Budapest means complex cases that others refer elsewhere can often be managed here, under one roof. Read more about bone grafting and sinus lift surgery.
How Much Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Cost in Perth?
In Perth, All-on-4 dental implants start from around $20,000 per arch for a same-day acrylic fixed bridge. A premium zirconia arch — the strongest and most natural-looking option — typically ranges from $28,000 to $35,000 per arch. Full-mouth (both arches) treatment is quoted individually, and more complex cases are priced after your 3D scan.
| Option | Material | Typical cost (per arch) | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed acrylic bridge | Acrylic on a titanium frame | From ~$20,000 | Most patients; immediate fixed teeth at a lower entry cost |
| Premium fixed bridge | Zirconia | $28,000 – $35,000 | Maximum strength, aesthetics and long-term durability |
| Full mouth (both arches) | Acrylic or zirconia | Quoted individually | Patients replacing upper and lower teeth together |
Why is there a price range? No two mouths are the same, so All-on-4 is always priced to the individual case. The main factors that move your total up or down are:
- Material of the final teeth — acrylic is the most cost-effective; zirconia costs more but is stronger and more lifelike.
- How much preparation your mouth needs — extractions of remaining teeth, and any bone grafting or a sinus lift where bone has been lost, add to the cost.
- One arch or both — upper, lower, or a full-mouth (both arches) restoration.
- Implant brand and components chosen for your case.
- Sedation preference — treatment under local anaesthetic versus added sedation for comfort.
At Perth Prime Dental you receive a fully itemised quote — you see the cost of the implants, the provisional teeth, and the final prosthesis separately, with no hidden package mark-ups and no surprise charges.
What’s included in your All-on-4 treatment:
- Initial consultation and 3D imaging
- Any necessary extractions
- Four implants per arch and surgical placement
- Provisional (temporary) fixed teeth
- Final custom prosthesis
- Follow-up and review appointments
Making it affordable: payment plans are available (ask about Afterpay, Zip and DentiCare), and eligible patients may access their superannuation early for treatment — we assist with the application. Some health funds also provide partial rebates on certain components. Learn more about payment options and releasing superannuation for dental treatment.
Pricing is a guide only. A single starting figure does not reflect every patient — your total depends on your individual clinical needs and is confirmed in writing after assessment. Medicare does not generally cover dental implant procedures.
All-on-4 vs Dentures vs Traditional Implants
- vs Dentures: All-on-4 is fixed — it doesn’t slip, doesn’t need adhesive, doesn’t cover your palate, and lets you eat the foods dentures struggle with. It also helps preserve jawbone, which dentures do not.
- vs Implant-supported (snap-on) dentures: All-on-4 is fixed and stays in; implant-supported dentures clip on and are removable — a lower-cost middle ground.
- vs Individual implants: Fewer implants, less surgery, often no grafting, and usually a faster, lower total cost for a full arch.
Why Choose Perth Prime Dental for All-on-4
- One dentist, one roof. Dr Matin personally handles every stage — assessment, surgery, grafting if needed, and the final teeth. No referrals out, no split care, complete continuity.
- Over 20 years of implant experience and more than 1,000 implants placed.
- Complex-case capability. Advanced bone-regeneration training (Urban Institute, Budapest) and Versah osseo-densification certification mean more patients can be treated here without being sent elsewhere.
- Transparent, itemised pricing — not opaque packages.
- Perth CBD location on St Georges Terrace — convenient for city workers and accessible from every suburb.
- Clinical Assurance: if an implant placed by Dr Matin fails due to a clinical issue, it will be replaced at no additional cost (subject to individual assessment and ongoing review/maintenance).
Recovery and Aftercare
Most patients return to normal activities within a few days. Mild swelling and discomfort for 3–5 days are common and well managed with standard pain relief. You’ll follow a soft-food diet during early healing while the implants integrate; then progress to a normal diet once your final teeth are fitted. Long-term, All-on-4 is cared for like natural teeth — brushing, cleaning under the bridge as shown, and regular reviews.
Is All-on-4 painful? The surgery is performed under local anaesthesia. So you should not feel pain during the procedure. Most patients describe the recovery as more manageable than they expected. The guided surgery techniques help minimise tissue disruption. Discomfort levels vary between individuals.
Book Your Complimentary Consultation
Take the first step toward a fixed, confident smile. No obligation, no pressure — just honest advice from an experienced implant dentist. Call (08) 9325 4175, book online, or chat with one of our dentists on WhatsApp — real human responses, typically the same day. We’re located at 1/58 St Georges Terrace (London Court Practice), Perth CBD WA 6000.
Frequently Asked Questions
All-on-4 in Perth starts from around $20,000 per arch for a same-day acrylic fixed bridge, while a premium zirconia arch is typically $28,000 to $35,000 per arch. The final figure depends on the material of your teeth, whether extractions or bone grafting are needed, and whether you’re treating one arch or both. Perth Prime Dental provides a fully itemised quote after a complimentary consultation and 3D scan, with payment plans and early-release superannuation available.
The implants themselves are designed to last many years — studies report high long-term survival rates — while the fixed bridge on top may need replacing after roughly 10–15 years through normal wear. Longevity depends on oral hygiene, not smoking, regular reviews, and the quality of the original placement.
Once healed and fitted with your final teeth, most patients can eat a normal, varied diet — including many foods denture wearers avoid. Early in healing, a soft-food diet is needed.
Surgery for one arch typically takes a few hours. Many patients leave with provisional fixed teeth the same day, with the final prosthesis fitted after healing (commonly 3–6 months).
Often, yes. Angled implants make the most of available bone and frequently avoid grafting. Where grafting or a sinus lift is needed, Dr Matin can perform it in-house.
All-on-6 uses six implants instead of four, sometimes recommended for additional support depending on your bone and bite. Dr Matin will advise which is appropriate for your case. See full-mouth dental implants.
Medicare does not generally cover implant treatment. Some private health funds with major dental cover provide partial rebates on certain components — we give you the item numbers to check with your fund.
