All-on-4 Dental Implants in Northridge
All-on-4 replaces a full arch of missing or failing teeth with a fixed set of new teeth supported by four dental implants. It is a stable, long-term alternative to removable dentures, and in many cases the new teeth can be placed the same day as surgery.
Full-arch implant care at Northridge Dental Group is led by Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, a board-certified periodontist with advanced surgical training. Serving the San Fernando Valley since 1974.
What is All-on-4?
If you have lost most or all of your teeth on the top, the bottom, or both, All-on-4 offers a way to restore a full smile that stays in place. The implants act like tooth roots and fuse with the jawbone over time, giving your new teeth a stable foundation for eating and speaking.
All-on-4 is one option within implant dentistry. During a consultation, Dr. Ariz reviews your health, takes images of your jaw, and explains whether full-arch implants, single implants, or another option fits your situation.
How All-on-4 compares to dentures
Traditional dentures rest on the gums and can move while you eat or talk. All-on-4 teeth are fixed to implants, so they do not slip and do not need adhesive. Many patients also find they can eat a wider range of foods.
- Fixed in place, no removal for cleaning at the sink
- Helps preserve jawbone, which removable dentures do not
- Cared for much like natural teeth, with brushing and regular visits
- Often placed with a temporary set of teeth the same day as surgery
Whether All-on-4 is right for you depends on your bone health and overall medical picture. That is what the consultation is for, and Dr. Ariz will give you an honest answer.
The All-on-4 process, step by step
Every case is different, and your plan is built around your needs. In general, treatment follows four stages.
Consultation
Dr. Ariz examines your mouth, takes 3D images of your jaw, and reviews your health history to see whether All-on-4 is a good fit.
Treatment plan
You receive a clear plan that covers the steps, the timeline, and the cost, with time to ask questions before anything begins.
Implant placement
On surgery day, the four implants are placed. In many cases a temporary set of fixed teeth is attached the same day.
Healing and final teeth
As the implants fuse with the bone over the following months, your final set of teeth is made and fitted.
All-on-4 Questions, Answered
In many cases, a temporary set of fixed teeth is placed the same day the implants are placed, so you leave with teeth. Your final set is made after the implants heal and fuse with the bone, which usually takes a few months. Your exact timeline is confirmed at your consultation.
Many people missing most or all of their teeth on an arch are candidates, including some who were told they lacked enough bone for traditional implants. Candidacy depends on your bone, gum health, and medical history. Dr. Ariz, a board-certified periodontist, evaluates this at your consultation and gives you a straight answer.
You care for them much like natural teeth: brush daily, clean around the implants as shown by our team, and keep regular checkups. Because the teeth are fixed, you do not remove them at night. Routine visits let us check the implants and keep your gums healthy.
Cost depends on whether you treat one arch or both, the materials used, and whether any preparation is needed first. After your consultation you receive a written plan with costs before treatment begins. We accept most major PPO plans, and our membership plan can help patients without insurance.
Wondering if All-on-4 is right for you?
Take the first step toward a confident smile
Schedule an All-on-4 consultation with Dr. Ariz and find out whether full-arch implants are right for you.