How Much Does All-on-4 Cost in Bethlehem, PA? What Sets the Price

If you've been told you need a full arch of new teeth, the price is usually your first question. The cost of All-on-4 dental implants in Bethlehem, PA depends on your mouth, your health and the teeth you choose, so a number pulled off a website won't tell you much. What we can give you here is a clear picture of what sets the price, so the estimate you hear from Dr. Thomas R. Lambert, DMD, MAGD makes sense to you.

How much does All-on-4 cost in Bethlehem, PA?

The cost of All-on-4 depends on how many arches you're restoring, whether any teeth need to come out first, how you heal and what your new teeth are made of. Dr. Lambert prefers to talk fees through with you directly, once he knows what your mouth needs, so you can call us and we'll go over it with you.

All-on-4 replaces a full arch of teeth with a fixed bridge held in place by dental implants. Implants are posts placed in the jawbone that work as sturdy anchors for replacement teeth. The American College of Prosthodontists describes a full-arch, fixed implant restoration as a well accepted, successful treatment option. You can read more about our dental implant options, including All-on-4, on our implants page.

What makes the price of All-on-4 go up or down?

Four details move the price most. Each one comes out of your exam and X-rays, so your estimate is built around your own teeth.

• One arch or both. Restoring your upper and lower teeth is a larger case than restoring one.
• The teeth you have now. Teeth that need to come out first add a step to your treatment.
• Healing. Implants fuse with the jawbone over time, a process called osseointegration, and how long that takes shapes the number of visits.
• What your new teeth are made of. Full-arch implant bridges can be made from several materials, including acrylic over a metal framework, milled titanium or zirconia.

Two kinds of care go into every All-on-4 case with us. The oral surgery team Dr. Lambert works with places the implants, and Dr. Lambert designs and delivers your new teeth. You'll hear about both parts when we talk through your treatment.

What are the downsides of All-on-4 dental implants?

The main trade-offs are surgery, healing time and daily care. Placing implants is a surgical procedure, and the bone needs time to heal around them before your final teeth are in place.

Some health conditions affect healing. The American Dental Association notes that chronic illnesses such as diabetes can interfere with healing after implant surgery, and tobacco use can slow healing too. A review of your dental and medical history is part of your exam with Dr. Lambert, so you'll know where you stand before you commit.

A fixed arch also needs looking after. The American College of Prosthodontists stresses good daily oral hygiene and regular in-office maintenance visits for full-arch implant restorations.

How do you pay for All-on-4 at Always About Smiles?

We're a fee-for-service office, and our team files your insurance claims for you, so the paperwork stays off your plate. If an insurer denies a claim, Dr. Lambert gets on the phone with them on your behalf.

We also offer Cherry financing, which our team sets up with you in the office. Our finances and insurance page explains how payment works.

If you already have an All-on-4 quote from another office, bring your X-rays and records for a free second opinion. Dr. Lambert will review everything, answer your questions directly and give you his honest assessment.

Why do Bethlehem patients choose Dr. Lambert at Always About Smiles for All-on-4?

You get a dentist who explains your options until they make sense to you. In Dr. Lambert's words: "I don't sell dentistry. I educate the patient. I think there's nothing stronger than an educated patient."

Your exam is a conversation. Dr. Lambert and his assistant work through it with you in the room, and as he puts it, the "patient hears everything that's going on. We're explaining stuff as we go along."

Dr. Lambert has cared for Bethlehem families since 1988 and holds Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. He designs and delivers the teeth on every All-on-4 case we treat, and talking about implant dentures, he told us, "when the implant denture fits, that's when I get my reward."

Frequently asked questions about All-on-4

Am I too old for All-on-4?

Your health counts for more than your birthday. The American Dental Association says that when it comes to dental implants, your general health is more of a factor than your age. Dr. Lambert reviews your dental and medical history at your exam and tells you plainly whether implants make sense for you.

Does Dr. Lambert place the implants himself?

The oral surgery team Dr. Lambert works with places the implants. Dr. Lambert designs and delivers your new teeth, and he explains each step of your treatment with you before it starts, so you know who is doing what and why it matters for your smile.

Can I get my new teeth the same day?

Sometimes. According to the American Dental Association, some patients can have implants and replacement teeth placed in one visit, while others wait up to several months for the implants to fuse with the bone first. Your exam and X-rays tell us which path fits you.

Want to know what All-on-4 would involve for your smile? Call our Bethlehem dental office at (610) 868-9928, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 5:00, and Mary Lou, our office manager, will help you get started. You can also send us a message.

Published by Always About Smiles.