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All-on-X and All-on-4 dental implants
Dental implants can replace all the teeth in the upper and/or lower jaws. Dr Tuckett offers a full-service pathway in Brisbane, from extractions and bone grafting through to implant surgery, and works with a specialist prosthodontist or your own dentist for the new teeth.
About full-arch implants
Replacing all the teeth in a jaw
Dental implants can replace a single missing tooth, or all the teeth in the upper and/or lower jaws. All-on-4 and All-on-X are names often used for replacing a full arch of teeth on a small number of implants.
A prosthesis for the whole arch
In a jaw with no teeth, the prosthesis covers almost the full dental arch.
- Some prostheses with many teeth are fixed permanently onto the implants with screws or special cement
- Other types can be taken out for daily cleaning
It depends on the prosthesis
The number of implants Dr Tuckett places depends on the prosthesis. For example, for a complete upper prosthesis of 12 artificial teeth, four or more implants may be needed.
The plan for your jaw is worked out after your consultation, once your scans have been reviewed.
For the general steps of implant treatment, see dental implants.
Under one roof
A full-service pathway
Dr Tuckett offers each of these, so your treatment can be planned as one pathway.
The pathway
From first appointment to new teeth
Four stages, shared between Dr Tuckett and the dentist or prosthodontist who makes your teeth.
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Step 1
Consultation and assessment
You have a consultation and assessment with Dr Tuckett. He arranges your scans, takes your consent and tailors the surgery to you. Bring any x-rays or CT scans you already have.
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Step 2
Your plan and quote
Once your plan is made, the rooms give you a quote. Dr Tuckett also works with the prosthodontist or your own dentist to plan the teeth that will attach to the implants.
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Step 3
Surgery
Dr Tuckett uses custom surgical guides, made from a CT scan and an in-house intraoral scan. Where your plan needs it, extractions, bone grafting and sinus lifting form part of your treatment. After your procedure he gives you specific care instructions, and general after surgery care is here.
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Step 4
The restoration
A specialist prosthodontist makes the restoration. If your own dentist is qualified, you go back to them for it instead.
Is it for you?
Working out what suits you
Whether a full-arch plan is the right choice is something you and Dr Tuckett work out at your consultation, after the assessment and scans. He explains the options available and the risks, and tells you what to expect.
Questions such as how many implants you need, how the surgery is planned and how long each stage takes depend on your jaw and your scans. They are answered for you personally at the consultation, not in general terms on a web page.
Bring with you
Any x-rays or CT scans you have already had organised. Dr Tuckett will advise if any further investigations are required.
Where you'll have surgery
Anaesthetic options
Dr Tuckett uses general anaesthetic mainly, and also offers local anaesthetic and sedation. Which one is used is decided with you as part of your assessment.
General anaesthetic
Being put to sleep for the surgery. General anaesthetic is given by a specialist anaesthetist, who puts you to sleep and wakes you up safely.
Local anaesthetic and sedation
Dr Tuckett also offers local anaesthetic and sedation. He talks through these options with you at your consultation.
About risk. Dr Tuckett discusses the procedure and its associated risks with you in depth at your consultation, before you decide. After your procedure he gives you specific instructions for your care, and those are the ones to follow. Surgery carries risk, and you should seek a second opinion if you're unsure.
Fees
Cost
Every full-arch plan is different, so any fee information on this website is general guidance only. After your consultation and assessment, the rooms give you a quote based on your plan. Call (07) 3063 7675 if you'd like to ask about fees before you book.
Getting started
Referral and waiting times
A referral is usually needed.
Consultations are held at each of his rooms, including Everton Park, Queen Street, Mater South Brisbane, Mater Redlands and Tarragindi.
For dentists and GPs
Referring a patient for full-arch implants? Dr Tuckett works with a specialist prosthodontist, or sends your patient back to you for the restoration if you're qualified to provide it. Include any x-rays or CT scans you have.
- Online referral form
- Fax
- PDF referral
Questions
All-on-X and All-on-4 questions
Can dental implants replace all the teeth in a jaw?
Yes. Dental implants can replace all the teeth in the upper and/or lower jaws. In a jaw with no teeth, the prosthesis covers almost the full dental arch.
How many implants will I need?
The number depends on the prosthesis. For example, for a complete upper prosthesis with 12 artificial teeth, four or more implants may be needed. Dr Tuckett works out the plan for you after your consultation and scans.
Are the new teeth fixed in place or removable?
Some prostheses with many teeth are fixed permanently onto the implants with screws or special cement. Other types can be taken out for daily cleaning.
Will I be asleep for the surgery?
Dr Tuckett offers general anaesthetic mainly, and also local anaesthetic and sedation. The choice is discussed with you as part of your assessment.
Do I need a referral?
Usually, yes. Your dentist or GP can refer you using the online referral form, email, fax or a PDF referral. More on referrals.
Who makes the new teeth?
Dr Tuckett places the implants. A specialist prosthodontist makes the restoration, or if your own dentist is qualified, you return to them for it.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on your individual plan, so any figures here would be general guidance only. After your consultation and assessment, the rooms give you a quote.
Book an implant consultation
Call the rooms on (07) 3063 7675, or send an enquiry and the team will come back to you.
