Understanding the Cost of Full Mouth Dental Implants
Let’s face it…
One of the biggest questions people ask about full mouth dental implants is, “How much does treatment cost?”
It’s an understandable question. Full mouth dental implants are a major dental procedure, and understanding what’s included in the cost can help you make an informed decision.
While pricing is important, it’s also worth considering the complete treatment journey, including planning, surgery, healing, follow up care, and long term maintenance.
What Are Full Mouth Dental Implants?
Full mouth dental implants are designed to support a fixed set of replacement teeth using dental implants placed within the jaw.
For suitable patients, treatment can allow a full arch of teeth to be supported by strategically placed implants, providing a fixed alternative to removable dentures.
At Fixed Teeth Australia, we provide All Fixed Full Mouth Dental Implants. The treatment follows a structured process that includes planning, surgery, healing, and the fitting of your final teeth.
What Can Influence the Cost?
The cost of treatment varies because every patient has different clinical needs.
Factors that may influence pricing include:
- Your oral health and treatment requirements
- Whether treatment is for one arch or both arches
- The complexity of your treatment plan
- The materials used
- The surgical approach recommended by your treating dentist
- Follow up appointments and ongoing care
A personalised consultation allows your dental team to assess your needs and explain the treatment plan before providing pricing information.
What Is Included in Treatment?
When comparing providers, it’s important to understand what is included in the quoted price.
At Fixed Teeth Australia, treatment may include:
- Comprehensive consultation and assessment
- Structured treatment planning
- Treatment under general anaesthetic for suitable patients
- A structured two bridge process
- Australian made teeth crafted by our in house laboratory team
- Ongoing Australian follow up care
- Long term maintenance recommendations
- Warranty coverage for eligible treatment components, subject to maintenance requirements
Understanding exactly what’s included can help you compare treatment options more accurately.
Understanding the Two Bridge Process
Here’s something many people are surprised to learn…
For suitable patients, the first set of teeth provided after surgery is designed to support healing.
These are sometimes referred to as “test drive teeth.”
Because every mouth heals differently, this stage allows your dental team to monitor healing, review your bite, and make adjustments before your final teeth are individually designed and crafted in Australia.
Taking this structured approach helps ensure treatment progresses appropriately throughout the healing period.
Is Treatment Worth the Investment?
Everyone’s circumstances are different.
While full mouth dental implants involve a significant financial investment, many people also consider factors such as:
- Fixed replacement teeth
- Long term support
- Ongoing Australian follow up care
- Structured maintenance
- Reduced need for removable dentures
Understanding the complete treatment process, rather than comparing price alone, can help you decide whether treatment may be suitable for you.
Payment Options
Many patients ask about ways to manage treatment costs.
Fixed Teeth Australia offers a range of payment options that may assist eligible patients, including flexible repayment plans and where eligible, accessing their superannuation through the Compassionate Release of Super program. This involves applying through the ATO and receiving approval from your super fund. We can also connect you with experienced third-party teams who assist with the application process.
Before proceeding, it’s important to consider the broader financial impact. Early access to super may reduce your retirement savings and could have tax implications, so we recommend seeking independent financial advice to understand what this may mean for your individual circumstances.
Your treatment coordinator can explain the available options during your consultation.
Choosing a Provider
When researching full mouth dental implants, consider asking questions such as:
- What is included in the quoted price?
- Who provides ongoing care after treatment?
- Is there a structured maintenance program?
- Where are the final teeth made?
- What warranty coverage is available?
- How is follow up care managed?
Having clear information can help you compare providers and understand the treatment journey.
Recovery and Long Term Care
Recovery varies between individuals.
Following surgery, your dental team will provide instructions to support healing and explain how to care for your new teeth.
Like natural teeth, implant supported teeth require regular cleaning, maintenance, and review appointments over time.
Ongoing care plays an important role in protecting your oral health and maintaining eligible warranty coverage.
Understanding Implant Retention
Published long term clinical research has reported implant retention rates of approximately 98% in the mandible over a 10 year period for full arch dental implant treatment.*
Individual outcomes vary, and treatment suitability can only be determined following a clinical assessment.
Learn More About Full Mouth Dental Implants
Understanding the cost of full mouth dental implants involves more than comparing prices.
Knowing what’s included, how treatment is performed, and what ongoing care is available can help you make an informed decision.
If you’d like to learn more about full mouth dental implants and whether treatment may be suitable for you, book a consultation with the Fixed Teeth Australia team.
We’ll explain the process, answer your questions, and help you understand your options.
No jargon. Just straight answers in plain English.
Clinical Research Reference
98% Implant Retention Rate | Clinically Proven*
Clinical evidence reference: Malo P, de Araújo Nobre M, Lopes A, Moss SM, Molina GJ. A longitudinal study of the survival of All on 4® implants in the mandible with up to 10 years of follow up. J Am Dent Assoc. 2011;142(3):310 to 320.
Published long term clinical research relating to full arch dental implant treatment has reported implant retention rates of approximately 98% in the mandible over a 10 year period. Individual treatment outcomes vary. Suitability for treatment can only be determined following a clinical assessment.
Disclaimer
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
This content is provided for general information only and does not constitute medical or dental advice. Treatment suitability and outcomes vary between individuals. A personalised assessment with a qualified dental practitioner is required to determine what treatment, if any, may be suitable for you.
Warranty coverage applies to specified treatment components only and is subject to compliance with Fixed Teeth Australia’s prescribed maintenance program and applicable warranty terms and conditions.
