All-on-X Full-Arch Dental Implants in Winston-Salem & Mount Airy, NC

All-on-X full-arch dental implant model

All-on-X full-arch dental implants provide a fixed solution for patients who are missing most or all of their teeth or who are facing the loss of an entire arch. Sometimes called All-on-4, full-arch implants, or “Teeth in a Day,” this treatment uses strategically placed dental implants to support a fixed full-arch prosthesis. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide All-on-X implant surgery in Winston-Salem and Mount Airy, NC, working closely with your general dentist or prosthodontist to coordinate your treatment.

What Are All-on-X Dental Implants?

All-on-X is a full-arch dental implant treatment designed to replace an entire upper or lower arch of teeth with a fixed prosthesis supported by dental implants. Depending on your anatomy and treatment plan, four or more implants are strategically positioned to provide stable support for the restoration. All-on-X can provide an alternative to removable dentures for appropriately selected patients.

The All-on-X Full-Arch Implant Treatment Process

Full-arch implant treatment requires careful coordination between your oral surgeon and the dentist or prosthodontist who will provide your new teeth. Although every treatment plan is individualized, the process generally includes:

  1. Consultation and Evaluation: Your oral surgeon will evaluate your oral health, review your medical and dental history, and use 3D imaging when appropriate to assess the jawbone and surrounding anatomy. We will discuss your treatment options and determine whether All-on-X is appropriate for you.

  2. Digital Treatment Planning: Before surgery, we coordinate with your general dentist or prosthodontist to plan the position of the implants and the full-arch prosthesis. Detailed 3D imaging, digital scans, impressions, and other records may be used to plan treatment with both the surgical and restorative result in mind.

  3. Implant Placement and Temporary Teeth: On the day of surgery, any necessary extractions can be performed and the dental implants are placed according to the treatment plan. When adequate implant stability and other clinical conditions allow, a fixed temporary prosthesis may be attached so that you can leave with a new set of temporary teeth while the implants heal.

  4. Healing and Final Restoration: Over the following months, the implants integrate with the jawbone. During this healing period, you will follow specific dietary and oral-hygiene instructions to protect the implants and temporary prosthesis. After healing, your general dentist or prosthodontist will fabricate and deliver the definitive full-arch prosthesis.

Benefits of All-on-X Full-Arch Dental Implants

  • Fixed Teeth: A full-arch prosthesis is supported by dental implants rather than relying on a removable denture.

  • Immediate Temporary Teeth When Appropriate: Many patients can receive a fixed temporary prosthesis at the time of implant surgery when clinical conditions permit.

  • Improved Function: Implant-supported teeth can provide greater stability for eating and speaking compared with a loose or poorly fitting removable denture.

  • Individualized Appearance: Your restorative dentist or prosthodontist designs the prosthesis with your appearance, function, and treatment goals in mind.

  • Long-Term, Fixed Solution: Dental implants are designed to provide stable support for a fixed full-arch prosthesis. Long-term success depends on many factors, including general health, implant maintenance, oral hygiene, and regular professional care.

Who Is a Candidate for All-on-X?

All-on-X may be an option for patients who are missing most or all of their teeth, have extensive dental disease, are facing the loss of an entire arch of teeth, or are seeking a fixed alternative to removable dentures. The amount and quality of available bone, medical history, oral health, and other factors must be evaluated before determining whether full-arch implant treatment is appropriate.

If you are already working with a general dentist or prosthodontist, they can send us a referral so that we can coordinate your surgical care. If you do not currently have a restorative dentist involved in your treatment, we would be happy to meet with you to discuss your situation and the next steps.

All-on-X Consultation in Winston-Salem or Mount Airy

If you are considering All-on-X, All-on-4, or another full-arch dental implant treatment, our oral and maxillofacial surgeons can evaluate your needs and discuss the surgical options available to you. Treatment planning is individualized and coordinated with your restorative dentist or prosthodontist to help achieve a predictable surgical and restorative result.

Contact us to schedule a consultation. Call us at 336.765.5374 or use our online contact form to get started.