Full arch · Teeth in a day
Teeth in a Day: All-on-4 in Wilmington, NC
A full arch of fixed teeth, anchored on four implants and placed in a single day. It is for people who have lost most of an arch, or are being told they are about to, and who do not want a denture that comes out at night.
About All-on-4
The technique angles the two back implants to catch the dense bone at the front of the jaw. That angle is what makes it work for people who were told years ago they did not have enough bone for implants.
You go in with failing or missing teeth and leave the same day with a fixed temporary bridge. The final bridge follows once healing is done, usually within a few months.
How it works
- Records and 3D planningCone beam scan, photos and impressions. We map implant positions digitally before surgery day.
- Surgery dayRemaining teeth come out, four implants go in, and a fixed temporary bridge is attached. Sedation is standard for this appointment.
- Soft diet and healingRoughly three months while the implants integrate. We see you along the way.
- Final bridgeNew records, then a definitive bridge built for your bite and your face.
Recovery and aftercare
Expect swelling for several days and a soft diet for a few weeks. You will clean under the bridge daily with a water flosser and a threader, and we will show you how before you leave. Twice-yearly maintenance visits keep the tissue underneath healthy.
Cost and coverage
Full arch treatment is a single large investment rather than a series of small ones, and the quote covers surgery, the temporary and the final bridge. We put the whole number in writing at the consultation and walk through third-party financing so you can see the monthly figure before deciding.
You may be a candidate if
- You are missing most or all of the teeth in an arch
- Your current denture moves, rubs, or needs adhesive to stay put
- You have been told there is not enough bone for conventional implants
- You want teeth that stay in your mouth overnight
- You would rather solve this once than keep relining a denture
All-on-4 Dental Implants by town
We see patients from across New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Onslow counties.
In their own words
Hear from Dr. Carter Lee
Dr. Lee on fixing only what needs fixing, and what it is like to hand a patient the mirror after a smile transformation.
Questions we get asked
Do I leave with teeth the same day?
Yes. A fixed provisional bridge goes on at the surgery appointment. It is not the final restoration, and it looks and functions like teeth while you heal.
Is All-on-4 the same as a snap-in denture?
No. A snap-in overdenture clips onto implants and you remove it to clean. An All-on-4 bridge is screwed down and stays in your mouth.
What if I have been in dentures for years?
Long-term denture wearers are common candidates. Bone volume is the question, and the scan answers it.
How long is the recovery?
Most people are comfortable within a week and back to normal routines quickly. The soft diet is the part that takes patience.
Can it be done on just one arch?
Yes. Plenty of patients treat the upper arch and keep their lower natural teeth.
All-on-4 Dental Implants
You have probably been told several different things about this.
Bring the opinions you have already been given. We will look at your scan with you and say which parts we agree with.
- Three doctors, 50+ years of combined experience
- Implant surgery and restoration in one building
- Sedation available for longer appointments
- Written, phased treatment plans with costs attached
Worried it is too much work at your age? Health matters far more than the number, and we will tell you if we think a smaller plan serves you better.
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