Replace a Full Arch of Teeth With a Fixed Solution That Does Not Come Out.
If you have failing teeth or wear dentures that feel loose and uncomfortable, All-on-4 dental implants offer a fixed full-arch replacement that functions like natural teeth. Grand Prairie Family Dental, located in Grand Prairie TX, offers All-on-4 and All-on-X reconstruction under Dr. Behrooz Khademazad, DDS, who has practiced at this location since August 28, 1988, with approximately 3,000 implants placed and 30 completed full-arch cases handled entirely in-house.
If you have been told you are not a candidate because of bone loss, or you have been living with unstable dentures, the answer may not be what you expect. Patients from Florence Hill and Cedar Ridge Estates come to Grand Prairie Family Dental after being turned away elsewhere. Most leave with a clear candidacy determination and a realistic cost and timeline picture before anything is scheduled.
What Is All-on-4
All-on-4 replaces an entire upper or lower arch using four strategically placed implants that support a fixed full-arch dental bridge. Two implants are placed vertically at the front and two are angled toward the back, maximizing contact with available bone without grafting in many cases. The result is a full set of teeth secured to the jaw that does not come out and functions like natural teeth under normal chewing forces.
The fixed bridge is not a removable denture. It is a permanent restoration that can only be removed by the dentist. Patients who choose All-on-4 consistently say that eating, speaking, and smiling feel natural in a way that dentures never did.
Who Is a Good Candidate for All-on-4
All-on-4 is appropriate for a broader range of patients than traditional implants because the angled placement maximizes contact with existing bone. Dr. Khademazad uses 3D imaging at the consultation to evaluate bone density and determine candidacy before any recommendation is made. Patients who typically qualify include:
- Adults with full tooth loss or multiple failing teeth across an arch
- Patients with moderate bone loss who do not qualify for traditional implant placement
- Current denture wearers who want a fixed non-removable alternative
- Adults whose remaining teeth require full extraction before placement
- Patients with healthy systemic conditions that support osseointegration
- Non-smokers or patients committed to quitting before and during healing
Approximately 80 percent of implant consultation patients at Grand Prairie Family Dental need some form of preparatory treatment before placement. That does not mean they are not candidates. It means the consultation gives Dr. Khademazad the full picture before a realistic plan is built.
The All-on-4 Process
Every case moves through a consistent clinical sequence from the first evaluation to the final prosthesis. The consultation includes 3D imaging, a bone density assessment, and a phased treatment plan with timeline and costs. Extractions are completed first when needed and bone grafting is performed when the imaging shows it is required before placement.
Dr. Khademazad places the implants and fits a temporary prosthesis at the same surgical appointment so patients leave with teeth that day. The final fixed prosthesis is placed after full osseointegration, typically 3 to 6 months later. One doctor, one office, from the first scan to the final dental restoration.
