Are you a candidate? You very likely are.
If you’re missing many or all of your teeth — or you’re tired of loose dentures and failing teeth — full-arch implants may be within reach. Even if you’ve been told you don’t have enough bone, All-on-4 was designed with you in mind.
- Most adults missing an arch of teeth qualify
- Often possible without bone grafting
- A quick 3D scan confirms it for certain
3D scan
Confirms candidacy
No-pressure
Consultation
You may be a candidate if…
If any of these sound like you, full-arch or All-on-4 implants are worth exploring. This is a starting point — not a diagnosis.
Missing many or all teeth
You are missing most or all of the teeth in an upper or lower arch — or you will be once failing teeth are removed.
Teeth that are failing
Loose, broken, decayed, or badly worn teeth that keep needing repair may be better replaced with one fixed full-arch solution.
Gum disease has claimed teeth
Advanced periodontal disease that has already cost you teeth — or is loosening the ones you have — is a common path to full-arch.
Dentures that don’t cooperate
Removable dentures that slip, click, cover your palate, or make eating and speaking uncomfortable can be replaced by fixed teeth.
You want to eat and smile freely
You are ready to eat the foods you love and smile without covering your mouth, with teeth that stay firmly in place.
You’re done with patch-and-repair
You would rather solve the whole arch once than keep paying for another crown, extraction, or reline every year.
Told you weren’t a candidate? You may still be.
Many people are turned away from traditional implants because they’ve lost bone in their jaw. All-on-4 was created for exactly this situation. By placing the back implants at an angle, it uses the denser, more available bone you still have — often making grafting unnecessary and putting a fixed new smile back within reach.
A second opinion — backed by a 3D scan — is often all it takes to find out you qualify after all.
How All-on-4 worksWhy angled implants help
- As few as four implants anchor a full arch
- Angled placement taps into existing bone
- Frequently avoids bone grafting and its added time
- A personalized plan is drawn from your own 3D scan
A scan confirms it — not a guess.
The only way to know for certain is a consultation. It’s relaxed, informative, and there’s no obligation to move forward. Here’s what your provider looks at.
See the full procedureA 3D CBCT scan
A quick, low-dose cone-beam scan maps your jawbone in three dimensions — showing exactly how much bone you have and where it is strongest.
Bone volume & placement
Your provider reviews the scan to plan implant angles and positions that use your available bone, so surgery is precise and predictable.
Gum & overall health
A gum and oral exam, plus a look at your general health and any medications, helps confirm you can heal well after treatment.
Your goals & timeline
You talk through what you want, what to expect, and any questions — with no obligation to move forward on the day.
A few things — never automatic no’s.
Common health factors are simply reviewed at your consult so your plan is safe and predictable. They rarely rule you out.
Well-managed diabetes
Diabetes does not automatically rule you out. When it is well controlled, many people with diabetes are successful implant candidates.
An honest smoking talk
Smoking can affect healing, so your provider will discuss it openly and help you plan for the best possible outcome.
Your general health
A brief review of your health history and medications helps your provider tailor a plan that is safe and right for you.
Still wondering if it’s you?
The honest answers patients ask most before booking a consult.
Ask us directlyWho is a good candidate for All-on-4?
Most adults who are missing many or all of the teeth in an arch — or whose remaining teeth are failing — are potential candidates for All-on-4. That includes people struggling with loose or uncomfortable dentures and those who have lost teeth to gum disease. The best way to know for certain is a consultation and a 3D scan with a qualified provider.
I was told I don’t have enough bone. Can I still get implants?
Often, yes. All-on-4 was specifically designed for people with limited bone. It uses as few as four implants — including angled implants at the back — to take advantage of the denser bone you still have, frequently avoiding the need for bone grafting. Even if another dentist told you that you were not a candidate for traditional implants, you may still qualify for All-on-4. A 3D scan is the only way to know for sure.
Does having diabetes or being a smoker disqualify me?
Not necessarily. Well-managed diabetes does not automatically prevent successful implant treatment, and smoking is something your provider will discuss with you rather than an automatic no. These are health considerations your provider reviews at your consultation to plan the safest, most predictable outcome for you.
Is there an age limit for full-arch implants?
There is no strict upper age limit. What matters far more than age is your general health and having enough healthy jawbone to support the implants — both of which your provider evaluates at your consultation. Many full-arch patients are in their 60s, 70s, and beyond.
How do I find out if I qualify?
Start with a no-pressure consultation. Your provider examines your mouth, reviews your health history, and takes a 3D CBCT scan to confirm your candidacy and show you a personalized plan before you decide anything. You can request a consultation with a verified provider near you through our directory.
Find out for certain.
A verified provider can confirm your candidacy with a 3D scan and a no-pressure consultation. It’s the simplest way to get a real answer.
Please note
This page is for general education only and is not medical or dental advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment
recommendation. The self-check is informational and cannot determine candidacy. Only a licensed dental
provider can confirm whether full-arch or All-on-4 implants are right for you, based on an in-person exam
and imaging. Individual results and eligibility vary.