Living with missing, decaying, or failing teeth affects far more than your appearance. It changes what you eat, how you speak, and how often you feel comfortable smiling. If you’ve been told you’ll need to lose your remaining teeth, or you’re tired of dentures that slip and rub, a healthy, complete smile can feel out of reach.
At NOVA Dental Anesthesia, we restore full smiles every day with All-on-4 dental implants in Burke, VA. Using advanced surgical techniques, durable materials, and comfortable sedation, our team can replace an entire arch of teeth with a strong, natural-looking smile. You can leave your consultation with a clear plan for getting your life back.
Full mouth dental implants replace an entire upper or lower arch of teeth with a fixed bridge that’s anchored to a small number of implant posts. With the All-on-4 approach, we strategically place four implants, angling the back posts to make the most of your available bone. A custom full arch of teeth then attaches securely to those implants, giving you a smile that looks, feels, and functions like your own.
At NOVA, we often refer to this treatment as All-on-X, because some patients benefit from five or six implants for added support. Either way, the goal is the same: a permanent, beautiful smile with fewer implants, less surgery, and lower overall cost than replacing each tooth individually. Patients come to us from Fairfax, Tysons, Falls Church, Vienna, Reston, Arlington, and Leesburg for full mouth dental implants in Burke, VA.
Thanks to our minimally invasive surgical approach, most adults with missing or failing teeth can benefit from full arch dental implants. Good candidates are in stable overall health and able to tolerate a surgical procedure. Healthy bone is important for supporting your implants, so getting started sooner helps prevent further bone loss that could limit your options.
Some health conditions and medications can affect healing, so we’ll carefully review your full medical history before recommending treatment. The best way to know for sure is to schedule a consultation, where we’ll evaluate your smile, take detailed 3D images, and answer every question you have.
Traditional dentures rest on top of your gums, held in place by suction or adhesive. Even well-made dentures can shift when you bite into tougher foods, and their acrylic material can’t match the natural shine and translucency of healthy teeth. Over time, the bone beneath your gums shrinks without tooth roots to stimulate it, so dentures gradually loosen, leading to sore spots, clicking, and frequent relines. Most need to be replaced every 5 to 7 years.
All-on-4 implants work differently. Because your new teeth are anchored directly into your jawbone, they stay firmly in place while you eat, talk, and laugh. That stability lets you enjoy a full, nutritious diet instead of settling for soft foods, which supports your overall health. It’s the closest thing to having your own healthy teeth again.
Your journey starts with a conversation about your concerns, your goals, and how you want your new smile to fit your life. We’ll review your medical history and take digital scans and 3D images to evaluate your bone and plan precise implant placement.
From there, we’ll design your new smile in detail, from the shape and shade of each tooth to how it complements your face, lips, and gumline. You’ll know exactly what to expect before treatment day.
Like every procedure at NOVA, your surgery is completed with safe, comfortable sedation dentistry and continuous monitoring. If you have failing teeth, we can remove them, place any needed bone grafting, and position your implants in the same appointment.
Once your implants are in place, we’ll attach a temporary full arch of teeth. You’ll go home with a complete smile the same day.
Over the next several months, your implants fuse with your jawbone through a process called osseointegration. Most patients find recovery very manageable, with mild discomfort that eases within the first few days.
Once you’ve healed, we’ll take updated scans and place your final full arch restoration, crafted from strong, natural-looking materials designed to last. With good home care and regular checkups, your new smile can serve you for decades.
Thanks to our minimally invasive surgical approach, most adults with missing or failing teeth can benefit from full arch dental implants. Good candidates are in stable overall health and able to tolerate a surgical procedure. Healthy bone is important for supporting your implants, so getting started sooner helps prevent further bone loss that could limit your options.
Some health conditions and medications can affect healing, so we’ll carefully review your full medical history before recommending treatment. The best way to know for sure is to schedule a consultation, where we’ll evaluate your smile, take detailed 3D images, and answer every question you have.
Because All-on-4 uses just four to six strategically placed implants, it often costs significantly less than replacing every tooth with its own implant. And unlike dentures, which need regular adjustments and periodic replacement, your full arch implants are designed to resist stains, chips, and fractures for decades. Over time, that durability can save you from the ongoing costs of maintaining a removable denture.
We understand the upfront investment can feel like a big decision. Our team will walk you through your options and help connect you with dental financing so a lifetime of confident smiles fits comfortably within your budget. Learn more about the cost of dental implants.
All-on-4 uses exactly four implants to support a full arch of teeth, while All-on-X is a broader term that includes four, five, six, or more implants depending on your needs. The treatment concept is the same: a fixed, full arch of teeth anchored to a small number of strategically placed implants. During your consultation, we’ll recommend the number of implants that gives you the strongest, longest-lasting result.
Most full arch restorations are supported by four to six implants per arch. Four implants are often enough when bone quality is good, while additional implants may be recommended for added stability or to distribute biting forces more evenly. Your 3D scans help us determine the ideal number and placement for your smile.
In many cases, yes. We can often remove failing teeth, place your implants, and attach a temporary full arch of teeth in a single appointment, so you never have to go without a smile. Your final restoration is placed after your implants have fully healed, typically a few months later.
Your implants do need enough healthy bone to support them, but All-on-4 is designed to make the most of the bone you have. By angling the back implants, we can often avoid the need for extensive bone grafting, even if you’ve experienced some bone loss. If additional support is needed, we may recommend bone grafting, which can sometimes be done on the same day as your implant surgery.
Yes. Conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, certain autoimmune disorders, and a history of smoking can slow healing, and some medications, such as those used to treat osteoporosis, may affect how your bone responds to implants. That doesn’t automatically rule you out. We’ll review your full medical history, coordinate with your physicians when needed, and recommend the safest path to your new smile.
A complete, confident smile is closer than you think. Call our Burke, VA, office at (703) 672-6919 or fill out the form below to schedule your full mouth dental implant consultation, and let our team help you rediscover the joy of smiling, eating, and living without limits.
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