Why schedule a consult
Full-arch implant planning depends on your scan, bone support, bite, health history, and goals.
- Ask whether All-on-X may fit
- Review fixed versus removable alternatives
- Understand the steps before deciding
Full-arch dental implants
A fixed, implant-supported way to replace a full arch of missing or failing teeth — planned around your bone, bite, and health history. For many qualified patients, fixed temporary teeth may be attached the day implants are placed; your final custom bridge follows after healing.
Subject to lender approval, terms & conditions. Actual pricing varies by patient.

Before you decide
Use the consultation to compare candidacy, timing, financing, fixed teeth, and maintenance before committing to full-arch treatment.
Full-arch implant planning depends on your scan, bone support, bite, health history, and goals.
Clear questions make it easier to compare All-on-X, dentures, and implant-retained options.
Patients from Graham, Burlington, Mebane, Elon, Haw River, and Gibsonville can start with one coordinated consult.
Is this worth asking about?
You do not need to know the exact treatment before you call. The consultation is where we check your scan, bite, health history, and goals.
Ask about candidacyYou may want one full-arch plan instead of repairing one tooth at a time.
You want teeth that stay in place without adhesive or nightly removal.
You avoid foods or choose softer meals because teeth move.
You want timing, temporary teeth, final teeth, and financing explained clearly.
Why patients choose it
Anchored teeth can feel steadier for everyday meals than loose removable dentures.
Your bridge stays in place and is planned around your face, bite, and smile goals.
Fixed teeth are less likely to shift or click while you talk.
No nightly soaking or denture adhesive routine; the bridge is cleaned in place.
What's included
All-on-X brings together advanced imaging, full-size dental implants, and a fixed full-arch bridge. By planning extractions, implant placement, temporary teeth, follow-up visits, and the final bridge together, your dentist can build a clearer path from the first scan to the finished result.
Same-day clarity
Some patients can receive fixed temporary teeth the day implants are placed. That temporary bridge helps you leave with teeth that stay in place while the implants heal. The final custom bridge is made and secured later, after healing and integration.
If your scan and treatment conditions allow, implants are placed and a fixed temporary bridge is attached.
You follow soft-food and cleaning instructions while the implants integrate with the jawbone.
After healing, your custom final bridge is secured for long-term function, comfort, and appearance.
What to expect
Here is the practical version: we confirm candidacy, plan the arch, place implants when appropriate, and then move from temporary teeth to the final bridge after healing.
Exam and 3D CBCT scan to evaluate bone, bite, health, and implant positions.
Needed extractions, implant placement, and a fixed temporary bridge when your case qualifies.
Implants integrate with the jawbone while you wear temporary teeth and attend check-ups.
After healing, your custom final bridge is secured and adjusted to your bite and smile.
Candidacy
Affordability
Full-arch implant care is a major decision, so we help you understand financing options, timing, and next steps before treatment begins.
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Implant planning guides
Questions
All-on-X is a fixed, non-removable way to replace a full upper or lower arch using a small number of dental implants. The implants are placed in the jaw and support a full bridge of replacement teeth. The "X" means the implant count is planned for your bone and bite — commonly four, but sometimes five or six. For many qualified patients, a fixed temporary bridge can be attached the day implants are placed while the implants heal.
Because the teeth are anchored to implants instead of resting on the gums, they feel secure and let you bite and chew with confidence — no adhesives and no removing them at night. They look and function much like natural teeth, help preserve the jawbone, and replace a full arch with fewer implants, and often fewer appointments, than replacing each tooth individually.
All-on-4 is the best-known version of this full-arch concept, using four implants per arch. All-on-X describes the same fixed-bridge idea with the implant count tailored to the case, so some patients may do best with five or six implants. You may also hear this treatment called implant dentures, fixed teeth, "screwed-in" teeth, all-in-one implants, or a hybrid prosthesis.
In many qualified cases, the implants and a fixed temporary bridge can be placed in one visit, so you go home with teeth that stay put while you heal. Your custom final bridge is placed later, after the implants have integrated with the bone. Your exact timeline depends on your oral health, bone, bite, and treatment plan.
With good oral hygiene and regular dental visits, the implants themselves are designed to last for decades — often a lifetime. The fixed bridge attached to them sees daily wear and may need maintenance or eventual replacement over the years. Your dentist will review long-term care at your consultation.
After planning your case with a 3D scan, your dentist removes any remaining failing teeth, places the implants in the jawbone, and, if your case qualifies, attaches a fixed temporary bridge. The implants then integrate with the bone over the next few months, and once healed, your custom final bridge is secured in place.
No. Unlike traditional dentures, an All-on-X bridge is fixed to the implants and is not taken out by the patient. It stays in your mouth and is cleaned in place, much like natural teeth. Only your dentist can remove it for servicing if that is ever needed.
They are designed as a long-term, fixed solution. The implants integrate with your jawbone, and the attached bridge is not removed for nightly soaking the way dentures are. Like any dental restoration, the bridge may need maintenance over time, and routine cleanings and check-ups help protect the result.
A full-arch bridge typically replaces about 10 to 14 teeth, giving you a complete set for the upper or lower arch. The exact number depends on your jaw size and the design of your restoration.
The implants are made of biocompatible titanium or a titanium alloy, which fuses naturally with bone. The fixed bridge is usually made from durable materials such as zirconia or a high-strength acrylic over a metal or zirconia framework, chosen for strength and a natural appearance.