| Coverage tier | Typical out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| PPO dental insurance (major coverage) | $12,000 - $25,000/arch |
| Basic / preventive-only plan | $16,000 - $30,000/arch |
| No insurance (self-pay) | $18,000 - $35,000/arch |
| Dental savings plan (~20% discount) | — |
Price factors
- Per arch or both: Upper arch or lower arch each priced separately. Full mouth (both arches) is typically 1.7-1.9x single arch
- Prosthesis material: Acrylic ($15-20k/arch), zirconia ($25-35k/arch most durable)
- Provider experience: Surgical specialists with extensive All-on-4 experience charge premium fees
- Bone graft / sinus lift: Most cases avoid this, but extreme bone loss may require it (+$500-2,500)
- Sedation type: IV sedation vs. local-only affects cost ($500-1,500)
Quote checker
What should your quote include?
Most confusion about dental pricing comes from different offices bundling costs differently. Here's what a complete quote typically covers — and what's often left out.
Usually included in the quoted price
- Initial consultation, CT scan, and treatment planning
- 4 implant fixtures per arch
- Surgical placement (typically under sedation)
- Same-day temporary prosthetic teeth
- Final permanent zirconia or acrylic prosthesis (3-6 months later)
- Follow-up visits during osseointegration
Often billed separately — ask before you agree
- Tooth extractions (if any natural teeth remain) - billed separately
- Bone grafting if needed (uncommon but possible)
- Long-term prosthesis maintenance (every 5-10 years)
- Hygiene visits (lifetime requirement)
Health stakes
What happens if you delay treatment?
Dental issues rarely resolve on their own — most progress and get harder to treat over time. Here's what's at stake if you delay.
- Surgical risks including infection, nerve damage, sinus complications
- Implant failure rate ~5% in first year (smokers significantly higher)
- Prosthesis cracking or wear requiring replacement
- Need for ongoing hygiene maintenance and 6-month checkups
Before you agree
Questions to ask your dentist
A good dentist won't mind these. Print this list or take a photo before your next visit.
- How many All-on-4 cases have you done? What's your success rate?
- Is this price per arch or for both arches?
- What material is the final prosthesis?
- Does this include the temporary AND the permanent?
Common questions
Almost always per arch. Upper and lower arch each priced separately. Full-mouth (both upper and lower) is typically 1.7-1.9x single arch cost - not exactly 2x because some planning/consultation overhead is shared. Confirm with your provider whether the quote is per arch or full mouth.
A single tooth implant runs $3,000-$5,000. Replacing 14 teeth individually would be $42,000-$70,000 per arch. All-on-4 uses just 4 implants to support a full bridge of teeth - far less surgery, less material, and often no bone grafting required because the tilted placement uses denser bone. End result: $15,000-$35,000 per arch vs. $42k+.
Coverage varies widely. Some PPO plans cover the implants at 50% (subject to lifetime maximum); others exclude implants entirely. The prosthesis portion is sometimes covered separately under prosthodontic benefits. Medical insurance may cover some costs if tooth loss was from disease or trauma. Most patients pay significant out-of-pocket.
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