From initial consultation through to your Trial Smile Fitting, temporary teeth and final zirconia. A general overview of the process — individual experience varies. This information is general only. A consultation is required to determine suitability.
An illustrative schedule of a typical All on X journey, from initial consultation to final zirconia and long-term maintenance. Individual timing and clinical decisions vary; your treating dentist plans the detail.
Clinical assessment with an AHPRA-registered dentist. Discussion of whether All on X may be suitable for your individual situation, and of alternative treatment options.
Detailed 3D scans, medical history, and pre-surgery paperwork prepared. A written treatment plan with quote is provided for you to consider.
Dental implants are placed in the jawbone under IV sedation or general anaesthetic. A tailored number of implants (typically four to six) is used, selected during planning. Driving is not permitted for 24 hours afterwards, so a support person is required.
A prototype is tried in so you can see and approve the shape, size and colour of your new smile before the acrylic is finalised. Any adjustments are discussed at this stage. A rest day may be incorporated depending on clinical conditions.
Your final acrylic teeth are finalised and fitted. For patients staying with acrylic, this is your functional long-term smile ($19,000 per jaw, 5 years on average with proper care). You leave the surgery week with a fixed set of teeth in place.
Healing check, oral hygiene guidance specific to All on X, and nightguard fitting where applicable.
Zirconia is an optional upgrade from acrylic ($25,000 per jaw, 10–15 years with proper care). It is fitted over 2–3 appointments: first try-in, second try-in and final permanent insert.
A scheduled review to check gum and implant health, and professional clean.
A more comprehensive clean where clinically indicated. Long-term outcomes depend on ongoing oral hygiene and regular check-ups.
Knowing what's coming makes recovery much easier. Here's the realistic picture.
The most uncomfortable phase, well-managed with prescribed medication.
You feel noticeably better each day. Most patients return to light work in this window.
Your implants fuse with the jawbone. Teeth feel stable, eating slowly expands.
Your final, more refined zirconia bridge is fitted. Eat anything you used to.
Some pain and swelling is a normal part of recovery from any oral surgery. The pattern shown is illustrative; individual experience varies, and some patients experience more or less discomfort than indicated.
Illustrative pattern only — not based on your individual situation. Discomfort is generally managed with prescribed pain medication. Persistent or unusual pain should be reported to your treating dentist promptly.
Here's the overall arc of your treatment, end-to-end.
Implants placed under sedation or general anaesthetic.
Prototype try-in to approve shape, size and colour of your new smile.
Final acrylic teeth fitted — your functional long-term smile.
Optional upgrade to zirconia, across 2–3 appointments.
All on X is a complex full-arch implant treatment. We encourage everyone considering it to take the time they need to understand the procedure, ask questions, and obtain a second opinion if it would help with their decision.
Where clinical conditions allow, a fixed provisional bridge is fitted on the day of surgery. In some cases (for example, certain bone or soft-tissue findings) the provisional is delayed for clinical reasons. Suitability is confirmed during planning.
Yes. Driving is not permitted for at least 24 hours following sedation. A support person must accompany you and assist with travel home.
5–7 days is commonly suggested as a guide. Time off depends on the nature of your work, your individual recovery, and the type of sedation used. Physically demanding work may require longer.
A soft-food diet is generally required for 6–8 weeks after your Day 3 acrylic teeth fitting, while implants integrate with bone (osseointegration). Most patients are then able to gradually return to a wider range of foods, subject to clinical advice.
Discuss your concerns with your treating dentist at consultation. Anaesthesia options include IV sedation and general anaesthetic; both have benefits and risks which will be explained in detail before consent.
Indicative pricing is $19,000 per jaw for acrylic teeth or $25,000 per jaw for zirconia teeth. Treatment costs vary depending on clinical needs, materials selected and complexity, and are confirmed in a written quote after consultation. Payment plans via Afterpay, Humm, Humm 90 and TLC are subject to lender approval and T&Cs.
All surgical and invasive procedures carry risks. For implant surgery these include infection, bleeding, nerve disturbance, sinus complications (upper jaw), implant failure, prosthetic complications and the need for revision treatment. Risks are discussed individually before consent. You may wish to obtain a second opinion from another appropriately qualified practitioner.
An initial complimentary consultation is the only way to determine whether All on X is suitable for your individual situation. There is no obligation to proceed with treatment.