A Life-Changing Solution for Missing Teeth
Imagine walking into our office with failing or missing teeth — and leaving the same day with a brand-new smile you can eat, talk, and laugh with. That’s the power of All-on-4® dental implants at the Arizona Center for Oral Surgery in Glendale. The All-on-4 concept provides a fixed full-arch of teeth supported by four implants and is designed to allow you to receive your teeth on the same day.
Led by Dr. Donald Hoaglin, DDS, a trusted oral surgeon serving Glendale, Peoria, and the greater Phoenix area, we’ve helped countless patients restore confidence and function with this advanced treatment.
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What Is All-on-4 in Simple Terms?
All-on-4 is a modern way to replace a full set of teeth using just four titanium implants as anchors. These act like strong roots and hold a whole row of new teeth in place. Many patients receive a fixed temporary bridge on the same day, followed by a custom final bridge after the healing period. Recent clinical reports and case series continue to demonstrate that this approach is effective for full-arch rehabilitation, yielding high patient satisfaction.
How the Process Works — Step by Step
1. Consultation & 3D Planning
We perform a 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan and utilize digital planning to map your jaw and guide surgery with precision. Current literature supports digital workflows (CBCT + intraoral scans + CAD/CAM) because they help improve accuracy and reduce treatment steps.
2. Surgery Day
Four implants are placed at strategic angles for stability, and a temporary set of fixed teeth is secured right away. Immediate full-arch loading with four implants is widely documented and can restore chewing, speech, and confidence quickly.
3. Healing & Integration (3–6 months)
Your implants fuse with bone (osseointegration). During this time, you’ll follow a soft-to-regular-food plan. (Digital and guided techniques are increasingly used to make this process smoother.)
4. Final Restoration
After healing, we deliver your custom, permanent bridge designed for long-term function.
What You Can Expect After Surgery (Recovery Timeline)
- First 72 hours: Soreness and swelling are common. Rest, ice, and soft foods help.
- First 1–2 weeks: You’ll adapt to your new teeth; speech/chewing improves daily.
- 3–6 months: Implants finish bonding with bone; then you receive the final bridge.
- After that: Enjoy your smile — eat, laugh, and live without denture worries.
Recent patient-centered research in oral/maxillofacial surgery emphasizes tracking patient-reported outcomes (such as comfort, chewing, and confidence) alongside clinical measures — exactly what we focus on during your follow-ups.
Call Us If You Notice…
Call right away if you experience worsening pain, swelling, looseness, changes in bite or speech, or a bad taste/odor. Early checks help protect your implants and bridge. (These are common “red flag” items noted in postoperative guidance and case series.)
Real-Life Benefits Our Patients Notice
Here’s what our patients say about their implant experience at Arizona Center for Oral Surgery:
“The doctors and staff were very caring and professional. I had dental implants placed and the recovery was smooth. I feel like I can smile again.” — J.T.
“I can eat the foods I love and don’t worry about dentures slipping anymore. It’s life-changing.” — M.S.
(See more implant stories on our reviews page.)
How Long Do All-on-4 Dental Implants Last?
When well-planned and well-maintained, full-arch implants are highly successful in the long term. A multicenter randomized clinical trial (5-year results) found that four implants supporting a full-arch in the upper jaw performed non-inferiorly to six implants, supporting the stability of the four-implant approach over time.
Recent longitudinal and case-series reports (2024–2025) continue to show high survival and function for immediately loaded full-arch prostheses, with routine maintenance needed over the years (as with any complex dental work).
Are You a Candidate?
You may be a great fit if you’ve lost most or all of your teeth, want a fixed (non-removable) solution, and are in good general health. Thanks to angled implant placement, many patients avoid bone grafting and still achieve strong support for a full arch. (This graftless approach is foundational to the All-on-4 concept.)
Safety Note: As an oral & maxillofacial surgery practice, we utilize hospital-level anesthesia and monitoring standards consistent with national OMS guidelines to ensure your comfort and safety throughout your procedure.
Why Choose Arizona Center for Oral Surgery in Glendale?
- Expert care: Dr. Donald Hoaglin, DDS — trusted by patients across Glendale, Peoria, and Phoenix.
- Advanced tech: 3D CBCT, guided surgery, and a modern digital workflow for accuracy and comfort.
- Comfort & recovery: Sedation options and careful after-care aligned with OMS standards.
- Trusted reputation: Patients consistently report smoother recovery, natural feel, and renewed confidence (see our reviews).
Take the First Step Toward Your New Smile
If you’re ready to eat, laugh, and smile with confidence again, we’re here to help.
Request your consultation at Arizona Center for Oral Surgery today.
FAQs About All-on-4 Dental Implants
Will I really get All-on-4 Dental Implants the same day?
Yes — we secure a fixed temporary bridge at surgery so you don’t leave with a gap. Immediate loading of full-arch prostheses is well-documented in recent literature.
How long do All-on-4 implants last?
Studies report strong 5-year outcomes (including a multicenter RCT in the upper jaw comparing four vs. six implants) and continued success in follow-up cohorts and case series. Regular check-ups and hygiene are key.
Is the surgery safe and comfortable?
We follow OMS anesthesia and monitoring practices designed for safety and comfort in an office setting. Most patients do very well with our protocols.
Why is digital planning important?
CBCT-guided digital workflows help us plan implant positions precisely and streamline treatment from surgery through your final bridge.
Sources (Key Recent Evidence)
- Multicenter RCT, 4 vs 6 implants for maxillary full-arch, 5-year results (Epub Nov 24, 2024).
- Case series / classification-guided immediate full-arch rehabilitation (2024).
- Digital workflow for All-on-4 (CBCT + intraoral scanning + CAD/CAM), 2024.
- Patient-reported outcomes focus in OMS literature (2025).
- Manufacturer concept overview for graftless All-on-4 (U.S. page).
