Full mouth dental implants cost depends on how many implants each jaw needs, whether teeth come out first, and what the final teeth are made of. At Smiles Creator, All-on-4 and All-on-X treatment starts at $12,995, and you get a written estimate after a free consultation, before anything is decided.
Dr. Nader Ahdout places every implant himself and plans each one on a 3D CT scan taken right in our Woodland Hills office, so the price you're quoted is based on your own scan, not a guess.
| What changes the price | Why it matters | Effect on cost |
|---|---|---|
| Number of implants | All-on-4 uses four per arch; All-on-X uses as many as your bone needs | More implants, higher cost |
| One arch or both | Upper and lower are planned and priced separately | Two arches cost more than one |
| Extractions | Failing teeth are removed on surgery day | Adds to the total |
| Bone grafting | Only if the scan shows too little bone | Adds cost and healing time |
| Final teeth material | Zirconia or acrylic | Zirconia costs more and is more durable |
| Sedation | Nitrous oxide or oral sedation, if you want it | Adds to the total |
How much does All-on-4 cost?
All-on-4 and All-on-X at Smiles Creator start at $12,995. That starting price is for the treatment most people mean when they search "full mouth implants": a full row of fixed teeth held on a few implants, rather than an implant under every tooth.
The difference between All-on-4 and All-on-X is the implant count. All-on-4 holds the arch on four implants. All-on-X uses as many as your jaw needs, often four to six, so the plan fits your bone instead of a fixed number.
Fewer implants usually means a lower price than replacing every tooth one by one, which is why this approach became the common way to restore a whole mouth. You can see how it works step by step on our All-on-4 and All-on-X page.
What's included in a full mouth implant quote?
A full mouth implant price only means something when you know what it covers. When you compare quotes, check that each one includes the same things:
- The consultation and 3D CT scan. Ours is free for implant patients.
- Removing any failing teeth on the day of surgery.
- The implants themselves and the small connectors that join them to the new teeth.
- Temporary teeth on surgery day. With All-on-X you go home with a full arch of temporary teeth, so you're never without teeth.
- The final teeth, fitted once the implants have healed, and what they're made of.
- Sedation, if you'd like it.
- Follow-up visits while you heal.
A low headline price that leaves out the temporary teeth or the final bridge isn't a lower price. It's a different list.
Why do full mouth implant prices vary so much?
Two people can get very different quotes for the same treatment because their mouths are different. The biggest factor is bone. Implants need enough healthy jawbone to hold them, and that bone starts to shrink once teeth are gone. A review in the International Journal of Dentistry describes this shrinking as inevitable after an extraction, with most of the change happening in the first few months.
If the 3D scan shows enough bone, implants can often go in without a graft. If it doesn't, a bone graft or extra implants may be needed, and that changes both the cost and the timeline. This is why an honest quote can only come after a scan.
The other factors are simpler: how many teeth need to come out, whether you're treating one arch or both, the material of the final teeth, and whether you choose sedation.
Zirconia or acrylic: does the material change the cost?
Yes. The final teeth on a full arch are usually made from acrylic (a strong plastic over a frame) or zirconia (a very hard ceramic). Acrylic costs less up front. Zirconia costs more to make but is far harder and resists chips and stains.
A 2023 review in Dentistry Journal found high survival rates for zirconia full-arch bridges, between 88 and 100 percent, and described the most common problem, small surface chips, as usually easy to repair. The same review notes that one study recorded 16 broken teeth on metal-acrylic bridges, compared with only minor chips on the zirconia ones.
At Smiles Creator, the final teeth for All-on-X are zirconia. You wear temporary teeth while the implants heal, then the zirconia arch replaces them.
Does insurance or Medicare cover full mouth implants?
Usually only in part, and sometimes not at all. Many dental insurance plans have a yearly maximum that is small compared with a full arch, so even a plan that covers implants will pay for only a share. We check your plan's benefits before treatment so you know your own number. We accept most PPO plans, HMO plans and Medi-Cal (Denti-Cal).
Original Medicare does not pay for implants. Medicare.gov says that in most cases it doesn't cover dental services or items like dentures and implants. Some Medicare Advantage plans include dental benefits, so it's worth calling your plan to ask what it covers.
To spread the cost, we offer payment plans through CareCredit, Cherry and Sunbit, subject to approval.
Are full mouth implants worth the cost compared with dentures?
Traditional dentures cost less at the start, and for some people they're the right choice. The difference shows up over time. A denture sits on the gums, and the bone underneath keeps shrinking, so dentures tend to loosen and need relining or remaking over the years. Implants sit in the bone and are fixed in place, so you brush them like natural teeth and never take them out at night.
Full-arch implants also have a long track record. A study of 561 patients treated with the All-on-4 approach, published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry in 2023, followed people for 3 to 17 years and found that 97.4 percent of upper-jaw implants and 98.9 percent of lower-jaw implants were still in place.
The American Dental Association notes that your overall health matters more than your age when it comes to implants, and that some chronic illnesses and smoking can slow healing. Those are worth discussing at your consultation, because they affect both the plan and the result. If you're comparing options, our dentures page explains removable and implant-supported dentures too.
What full mouth implants cost at Smiles Creator
Here is how it works with us, start to finish:
- Free consultation and 3D CT scan in our office, to see your bone and plan where each implant goes.
- A written estimate that lists every step and its cost. All-on-X starts at $12,995.
- Surgery day. Dr. Ahdout removes any failing teeth and places the implants himself, with the area fully numbed. Sedation options, nitrous oxide or oral sedation, are there if you're nervous.
- Temporary teeth the same day, so you leave with a full smile.
- Your final zirconia teeth once the implants have healed, usually after a few months.
Dr. Ahdout speaks English, Spanish and Farsi, and our team speaks English and Spanish, so you can ask every question in the language you're most comfortable with.
Find out your own cost
The only way to know what full mouth implants will cost you is a scan and an honest conversation. Book a free implant consultation, or call us at (818) 340-3062. You can also read more about All-on-X and All-on-4 dental implants in Woodland Hills before your visit.
