All-on-4 vs All-on-6Which Full-Arch Option Is Right for You?
Fixed teeth for daily use — the only question is how many implants support them. Board-certified implantologist Dr. Xhoana Gjelaj, DMD reads your 3D scan and matches the number of implants to your bone and bite, never as an upsell.
Start with the Signature Consultation. Request a preferred time on our consultation page; our team confirms availability.
Signature Consult · $300
A 90-minute in-office visit with CBCT imaging, full X-rays, an intraoral scan, and a written treatment plan. $300 prepaid, credited toward treatment begun within 30 days.
All-on-4 and All-on-6 use four and six implants respectively to support a fixed full arch. All-on-X is the umbrella term: X represents the number of implants and can include either approach. Implant count alone does not determine treatment quality. Your anatomy, bone, bite, restoration design and overall health guide the plan.
Illustrative comparison. Your treatment requires an individual clinical assessment.
Compare the practical differences
General considerations, not a treatment recommendation.
Consideration
All-on-4
All-on-6
Implants per arch
Four
Six
Planning
Bone, bite and restoration assessed together
The same assessment, with space for six sites
Grafting
May or may not be needed
May or may not be needed
Provisional teeth
Same-day placement only when clinical conditions allow
Same-day placement only when clinical conditions allow
Costs
Individual written plan
Additional implants may change the overall fee
Long-term care
Daily cleaning, professional maintenance and possible repairs
Daily cleaning, professional maintenance and possible repairs
The right number starts with the examination
A consultation considers more than an image of your jaw. Your dental and medical history, gum health, available bone and the way your teeth meet help guide whether implants are suitable. Imaging is used as clinically appropriate.
Four implants may support an appropriate full-arch plan. Six may provide additional support where placement and restoration design make that useful. More implants are not automatically better, and neither approach suits everyone.
Understand temporary and final teeth
Same-day teeth generally means a provisional restoration placed around the time of surgery when adequate implant stability and other clinical criteria are met. It is not a promise of final teeth in one visit.
Healing, adjustments and the final restoration take additional appointments. Ask which stages are included, what you can eat while healing and how your maintenance plan works.
Plan the total cost, including ongoing care
All-on-4 treatment at Trinity Dental Arts starts at $25,000 per arch. The exact plan, materials, included services and additional fees are confirmed in writing after examination and imaging. Ask about maintenance visits, repair and replacement costs as well as the initial treatment.
Neither implants nor replacement teeth are maintenance-free or guaranteed for life. Financing depends on lender approval, APR and current terms. Compare the total amount payable before choosing a payment plan.
No. All-on-X describes a full arch supported by a chosen number of implants. All-on-4 and All-on-6 are two configurations.
Are six implants always better than four?
No. Implant position, bone support, restoration design and your clinical needs matter alongside implant count. An examination is needed to recommend a configuration.
Will I receive teeth on the day of surgery?
A provisional restoration may be possible for suitable patients. Your team confirms the plan after assessment; immediate teeth and treatment outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
Our team confirms availability and arranges $300 prepayment
Review your options and written plan; begin treatment within 30 days to apply the consultation credit
Your consultation focuses on your health, goals and suitable treatment options. Treatment recommendations and fees follow an individual assessment. Ask our team about insurance and financing options. Coverage and financing approval are not guaranteed.
Discuss all-on-4 vs all-on-6 with Dr. Gjelaj in a dedicated planning visit. The $300 prepaid Signature Consultation includes 3D imaging, smile design and a written treatment plan.
Your $300 consultation fee is credited in full toward treatment begun within 30 days.