All-on-4 Dental Implants in Edinburgh
All-on-4 is a full-arch implant solution that replaces an entire set of teeth with a fixed, permanent bridge supported on just four precisely placed implants. No more dentures. No more gaps. A complete, confident smile.
OVERVIEW
Newkirkgate Dental Care at 2 Great Junction Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 5LA provides All-on-4 dental implant treatment for patients across Edinburgh and the Lothians. All-on-4 uses four strategically placed titanium implants to support a full arch of fixed teeth, replacing all upper or lower teeth permanently. Principal dentist Fotis Bousis (GDC 187226) completed a three-year Masters degree in dental implantology in London and has a particular interest in full-arch implant treatment. All-on-4 is a private treatment. Finance is available through Tabeo. To book a consultation, call 0131 554 3509 or visit newkirkgatedental.co.uk.
A Complete Set of Fixed Teeth, Right Here in Leith
For patients who have lost all or most of their teeth, or who are facing the prospect of losing the remaining ones, the options have traditionally been full dentures, partial dentures, or if finances allowed, a full set of individual implants. All-on-4 changed that calculation significantly.
All-on-4 uses just four implants per arch to support a full complement of fixed teeth. The implants are positioned precisely, taking advantage of the areas of the jaw where bone is typically densest, which means that in many cases patients who have experienced significant bone loss can still benefit from the treatment without the need for extensive bone grafting.
The result is a fixed, stable, natural-looking set of teeth that function like your own. You eat what you want. You smile without reservation. You stop thinking about whether your teeth are secure.
Fotis Bousis, our principal dentist and Masters-trained implant dentist, has a particular interest in full-arch implant treatment including All-on-4. Patients travel to us from across Edinburgh and the Lothians including Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Livingston, Portobello, East Lothian and the city centre for All-on-4 consultations.
How All-on-4 Treatment Works
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1Four Strategically Placed ImplantsAll-on-4 uses four implants per arch rather than the eight to ten implants that would be required to replace every tooth individually. Two implants are placed vertically at the front of the jaw, and two are placed at a tilted angle towards the back. The angled placement takes advantage of the available bone and avoids the areas where bone loss tends to be most significant, maximising stability without requiring bone grafting in most cases.
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2A Fixed Bridge on the DayIn many All-on-4 cases, a temporary fixed bridge is attached to the implants on the same day as placement, meaning patients leave with a complete set of fixed teeth rather than returning home with a gap. This temporary bridge is worn during the healing period while the implants integrate fully with the bone.
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3Final RestorationOnce osseointegration is confirmed, typically after three to six months, the temporary bridge is replaced with the definitive final restoration. This is a custom-fabricated fixed bridge that is designed, coloured and shaped to produce a natural, balanced smile.
All-on-4 vs Conventional Full Dentures
All-on-4 | Full Dentures | |
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Fixed or removable | Fixed permanently | Removable |
Stability | Completely stable | Can slip, click or feel insecure |
Bone preservation | Stimulates jawbone, prevents resorption | Does not address bone loss |
Diet restrictions | None — eat normally | Some hard or sticky foods difficult |
Cleaning | Brush and floss as normal | Remove and soak daily |
Appearance | Natural-looking fixed teeth | Can look artificial |
Lifespan | Many years to lifetime | Need replacing every five to ten years |
For patients who have been struggling with ill-fitting dentures, All-on-4 represents a significant improvement in quality of life. The stability, comfort and confidence that come with fixed teeth make a genuine difference to daily life.
Who Is All-on-4 Suitable For?
All-on-4 is designed for patients who have lost all or most of their teeth in one or both arches, or who are currently wearing a full denture. It may also be appropriate for patients whose remaining teeth are failing and who are facing multiple extractions.
The key advantages of All-on-4 over individual implants are that it requires fewer implants, is often possible without bone grafting even in patients with significant bone loss, and can provide a fixed result on the day of surgery in many cases.
Fotis Bousis will assess your suitability at a full consultation, including a CBCT cone beam scan to evaluate the available bone volume in three dimensions. He will give you an honest recommendation based on your specific situation and, where All-on-4 is not the most appropriate route, will explain the alternatives clearly.
A Particular Interest in Full-Arch Implant Treatment
Fotis Bousis completed a three-year Masters degree in dental implantology and has developed a particular interest in All-on-4 and full-arch implant treatment. He uses digital planning techniques to maximise precision in implant positioning and works closely with the dental laboratory to ensure the final restoration achieves the result agreed at the planning stage.
Patients describe his approach consistently as calm, thorough and unhurried. For a treatment of this scale, that matters.
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Flexible Payment Options for Dental Implants
Dental implants are a significant investment, and we never want cost to be the reason someone puts off treatment they need. Patient finance through Tabeo is available, allowing you to spread the full cost of treatment into manageable monthly payments. Interest-free and low-cost options are available, and there is no early repayment penalty. Finance can be arranged to cover the complete treatment plan.
- Interest-free and low-cost finance options available
- Fixed monthly payments by direct debit that never change
- Simple, straightforward application process
- No early repayment penalty
- Finance can cover your full treatment plan including any preparatory work
Speak to our team at your consultation and we will walk you through all available options. There is no obligation and no pressure to apply.
REGISTRATION
Register With Newkirkgate Dental Care
Whether you’re new to Leith, new to Edinburgh, or just long overdue a visit, we’d love to have you. We’re accepting new NHS and private patients right now, and getting registered takes just a few minutes. Once you’re with us, we’ll take care of everything else.
- Free NHS check-up every 12 months, no bill at the end
- Same-day emergency slots held back for registered patients every day
- Open Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings
- Every member of our team is trained to work with nervous patients
- NHS and private care, the same warm welcome either way
We’re inside Newkirkgate Shopping Centre on Great Junction Street, right next to Boots. Walk in, give us a call, or register online, whichever feels easiest.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About All-on-4 Dental Implants
All-on-4 fees at Newkirkgate Dental Care are to be confirmed. Contact the practice on 0131 554 3509 to book a consultation with Fotis Bousis, where a full written treatment plan and cost breakdown will be provided. Patient finance through Tabeo is available to spread the cost into manageable monthly payments with interest-free options. All-on-4 is a significant investment but significantly less costly than replacing every missing tooth with an individual implant.
The full treatment timeline from consultation to final restoration is typically six to nine months. In many cases a temporary fixed bridge is placed on the same day as the implants, meaning patients leave with fixed teeth. The final definitive restoration is fitted after the implants have fully integrated with the bone, usually three to six months after placement.
In most cases, yes. All-on-4 was specifically designed to be viable for patients with significant bone loss, which is common in long-term denture wearers, by using angled implants that access the areas of the jaw where bone density is typically better preserved. A CBCT cone beam scan at the consultation allows Fotis Bousis to assess the available bone volume precisely and confirm suitability. Many patients who assumed they were not suitable for implants have been suitable for All-on-4.
In many cases, yes. Where the clinical situation allows, a temporary fixed bridge is attached to the implants on the day of surgery. You leave with fixed teeth rather than reverting to a denture during the healing period. Fotis will confirm at your consultation whether immediate loading is appropriate for your specific case.
A conventional full denture is removable, rests on the gum, and provides no stimulation to the underlying jawbone, allowing bone loss to continue. All-on-4 provides a permanently fixed set of teeth anchored into the jawbone by four implants. The implants stimulate the bone, preventing further resorption. Fixed teeth are stable, comfortable and function like natural teeth, removing the dietary restrictions, anxiety about slippage and daily removal routine associated with dentures.