Full Arch Restoration Service in Fall City, Washington
Reclaim Your Life with All-on-4 Implants at OneSmile
For patients facing the challenges of traditional dentures, failing dental work, or widespread tooth loss, the All-on-4 Dental Implant system offers a life-changing solution. At OneSmile, we specialize in this innovative full arch restoration technique, providing a stable, fixed, and natural-looking set of teeth that allows you to eat, speak, and smile with complete confidence.
You don't have to read the whole page. If you think full arch restoration might be right for you, book a consultation and we'll examine you, walk you through your options and answer your questions in person.
Request An AppointmentWhat is the All-on-4 Treatment Concept?
The All-on-4 concept is a state-of-the-art method where a complete upper or lower arch of prosthetic teeth is permanently anchored by just four specially designed dental implants.
- Strategic Placement: Two implants are placed vertically in the anterior (front) jaw, and two are placed at a precise, strategic angle in the posterior (back) jaw. This angled placement maximizes the use of available bone, often eliminating the need for complex bone grafting procedures.
- Immediate Function: Because the implants are strategically secured, a temporary set of fixed, functional teeth can often be attached on the very same day as the surgery. This means you walk out of our office with a new smile.
- Permanent Solution: Unlike dentures, All-on-4 teeth are fixed in place. They do not slip, click, or require adhesives, offering up to 90% of your natural chewing function.
Why Choose All-on-4 Over Traditional Dentures?
The shift from removable dentures to fixed implant-supported arches is transformative:
| Feature | Traditional Dentures | All-on-4 Implants (Fixed Arch) |
| Stability | Removable, often slips or moves | Fixed, permanent and completely stable |
| Chewing Force | Significantly reduced (20-25%) | Restored up to 90% of natural function |
| Comfort | Covers the palate, can cause sore spots | Open design, feels like natural teeth |
| Bone Health | Accelerates jawbone deterioration | Stimulates the jawbone, preventing loss |
| Maintenance | Must be removed and cleaned daily | Brushed like natural teeth; professional cleaning needed |
The OneSmile Full Arch Journey
Our team of implant experts uses precision planning to ensure predictable, successful results:
- 3D Diagnostic Planning: We use advanced Cone Beam CT (CBCT) scanning to create a detailed 3D map of your jawbone. This allows us to digitally plan the precise, optimal location and angle for each of the four implants.
- Surgical Placement: The implants are surgically placed. On the same day, your temporary, fixed arch prosthesis is attached, giving you immediate function and aesthetics.
- Final Restoration: After a healing period (osseointegration) of 3-6 months, during which the implants permanently fuse with your jawbone, you receive your final, custom-crafted, ultra-durable permanent arch, completing your full mouth transformation.
If you are ready for a secure, beautiful, and permanent solution to tooth loss, All-on-4 is the answer. Schedule your complimentary consultation at OneSmile to find out if this life-changing procedure is right for you.
Full Arch Restoration FAQs
The surgery is performed under local anesthetic, with sedation available, so you should not feel pain during treatment. Afterward, expect swelling and soreness for several days, which is managed with prescribed medication and the aftercare protocol we provide. Most patients find recovery more manageable than anticipated. We schedule follow-up visits to monitor healing and adjust anything that needs it.
Daily cleaning is essential and slightly different from natural teeth. You will brush as usual and also clean underneath the bridge where it meets the gum, using a water flosser, special floss, or interdental brushes. We will teach you the technique. Skipping this leads to gum inflammation and bone loss around the implants, which is the main long-term risk.
Yes. You will not go through this without teeth. In many cases a provisional set of fixed teeth is attached on the day of surgery, so you leave with a functioning smile. That temporary set is replaced with the final restoration once healing and integration are complete and we have verified the fit, bite, and appearance.
Sometimes. Bone shrinks after teeth are lost, and if you have been missing teeth or wearing dentures for years, there may not be enough volume left to support implants. In many cases we can angle implants to use the available bone and avoid grafting. When grafting is necessary, it adds healing time to the overall plan. Imaging tells us which applies to you.
It varies by patient. The number depends on your bone volume and density, which arch is being treated, your bite forces, and the design of the final restoration. Lower jaws often need fewer implants than upper jaws because the bone is typically denser. 3D imaging lets us determine the right number and positions for your anatomy rather than applying a fixed formula.
Most patients say it comes remarkably close, particularly compared with removable dentures. Because the teeth are anchored in bone, you can bite and chew with substantially more force and confidence. There is an adjustment period for speech and for learning how to eat with a new bite. The sensation is not identical to natural teeth, since implants lack the ligament that surrounds a natural root.
Conventional dentures sit on the gums, rely on suction or adhesive, and are removed daily. A full arch restoration is anchored to implants in the jawbone and stays fixed in place. That difference shows up in chewing power, speech, and comfort — there is no slipping, no adhesive, and no palate coverage on the upper arch, so taste and temperature sensation are preserved.
It replaces all the teeth in one jaw — upper, lower, or both — with a fixed set of teeth supported by dental implants. Rather than placing an implant for every missing tooth, a smaller number of strategically positioned implants supports a complete bridge. The result is a permanent set of teeth that does not come out and does not rest on your gums.