All-on-4 Cost
in Blackpool
All-on-4 replaces a full arch with a fixed bridge on four implants. From £9,800 per arch. Temporary teeth fitted same day.
How All-on-4 Works
Four implants at precise angles maximise bone. Temporary bridge same day. Permanent bridge after 3-6 months healing.
All-on-4 from £9,800 per arch
Final cost confirmed at your £40 consultation. 0% finance available.
What Happens at Your £40 Consultation
What All-on-4 actually involves
From the £40 consultation through to the final fixed bridge, All-on-4 at Tower Dental Blackpool is delivered across approximately 6–9 months. The most important part — the surgical placement and temporary fixed teeth — happens in a single appointment.
Full clinical examination, medical-history review, intra-oral scan, CBCT (3D) bone-volume scan, photographs. Dr San Chatterjee (GDC 84643, MID Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh) confirms whether All-on-4 is the right option, identifies whether bone augmentation is needed, and provides a written quote in pounds (not an estimate). The £40 fee is credited against treatment if you proceed.
Digital surgical guide design from the CBCT data. Provisional bridge designed and milled to your tooth shape, size and shade preferences. Final consent, medication review (any blood-thinners, bisphosphonates), pre-surgical instructions issued.
Under local anaesthetic with optional IV sedation by an external sedationist. Any remaining failing teeth in the arch are removed. Four implants (typically Straumann or Nobel Biocare) are placed at planned angles using the surgical guide. The provisional fixed bridge is fitted the same day. You leave the practice with a full set of fixed teeth — no removable denture stage.
The implants integrate with the bone (osseointegration) over 3-6 months. You eat a soft-to-medium diet during this period — comfortable, but no hard or chewy foods. Two routine reviews are included in the £9,800 package: 6 weeks and 3 months. Hygiene is monitored carefully because peri-implant inflammation in the first months is the highest-risk failure window.
Once integration is confirmed, the provisional bridge is removed and the final permanent bridge is designed, milled and fitted. The final bridge is typically zirconia-based for durability and aesthetics. After-care guidance, hygiene tools (specialist interdental brushes, super-floss) and a 6-monthly review schedule are issued.
Is All-on-4 right for you?
All-on-4 is typically appropriate when
- You are missing all (or nearly all) teeth in one or both arches
- Existing teeth in the arch are failing — advanced gum disease, root fractures, repeated infections
- You currently wear a full denture and are unhappy with the fit, comfort, or function
- You have sufficient bone volume for implant placement, OR bone grafting is feasible (assessed at the CBCT scan)
- You are in good general health — controlled blood pressure and diabetes are usually compatible
- You are a non-smoker, or willing to stop smoking for at least 4 weeks before and 6 weeks after surgery
All-on-4 is generally NOT appropriate when
- Active uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c >8.0%) — wound healing is significantly impaired
- Recent or active high-dose IV bisphosphonate therapy (most common in cancer patients) — risk of osteonecrosis
- Heavy current smoking that the patient is not willing to reduce
- Severe untreated gum disease that requires control before any implant placement
- Pregnancy — non-urgent treatment is usually deferred until after delivery
- Severely inadequate bone volume that cannot be addressed with augmentation
If All-on-4 is not the right option for your specific case, alternatives — including individual implants, implant-retained removable overdentures, or a conventional full denture with relining — are discussed in writing alongside the clinical reasoning. The £40 consultation is not a sales meeting; it is a clinical assessment, and we routinely advise patients that simpler options are appropriate.
A complete inclusive price
All-on-4 pricing varies enormously across UK practice — from headline figures around £8,000 that exclude key components, to multi-stage quotes around £20,000+ in central London. Tower Dental Blackpool All-on-4 is priced inclusively at £9,800 per arch from the £40 consultation onwards. The headline price covers everything except: medication you fill at a pharmacy, optional IV sedation by an external sedationist, and any unrelated treatment in the opposite arch.
| Component | Included at £9,800? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation, CBCT scan, written quote | Yes | from £40 consultation fee credited against treatment |
| Extraction of any remaining teeth in the arch | Yes | Up to all teeth in the treated arch |
| 4 dental implants (Straumann or Nobel Biocare) | Yes | Major brand with extensive long-term clinical data |
| Surgical guide for accurate placement | Yes | Designed digitally from the CBCT |
| Same-day provisional fixed bridge | Yes | You leave with fixed teeth on the day of surgery |
| Final permanent zirconia bridge | Yes | Fitted at 4-7 months after integration confirmed |
| All review appointments to month 7 | Yes | Typically 4-6 reviews including hygienist visits |
| 12-month and 36-month implant reviews | Yes | Including periapical radiographs to monitor bone |
| IV sedation (optional) | No — separate | Approximately £400 from external sedationist |
| Bone grafting (if required) | Quoted separately | Most All-on-4 cases avoid the need for grafting because of angled placement |
| Post-operative pain medication | Pharmacy | Standard paracetamol/ibuprofen typically sufficient |
Both arches treated together (full-mouth All-on-4) are priced at £18,500 — a £1,100 saving versus arches treated sequentially. Both arches can be done in a single surgical visit where clinically appropriate. 0% interest-free finance is available over 6 or 10 months through V12 Finance, subject to status — for £9,800 over 10 months, that is £980/month with no interest. Tower Dental adult plan members receive 15% off the headline £9,800 figure (saving £1,470).
All-on-4 versus other full-arch options
All-on-4 is one of three credible options for replacing a full arch of failing or missing teeth. The right answer depends on bone volume, budget, and your priorities for fixed-versus-removable function.
| Option | Tower price | Fixed? | Bone needed | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-on-4 fixed bridge | from £9,800 per arch | Yes | Moderate (angled implants avoid grafting) | 15-20+ years |
| Individual implants (6-8 per arch) | £18,000-£22,000 per arch | Yes | Substantial — often grafting required | 15-20+ years |
| Implant-retained overdenture (2-4 implants) | £5,500-£7,500 per arch | Removable | Less — fewer implants, less retention | 10-20 years (relines needed) |
| Conventional full denture | £950-£1,800 per arch | Removable | None required | 5-8 years (relines/replacement) |
All-on-4 is the credible middle path for many patients: fixed teeth (no removable component), comfortably less expensive than 6-8 individual implants, and able to avoid grafting in most cases due to the angled implant placement. For patients with severely resorbed bone or unstable medical history, an overdenture is sometimes the safer choice; the recommendation is made case-by-case.
How long All-on-4 lasts
Across the published implant literature, All-on-4 has a 10-year implant survival rate of approximately 94-98% and a prosthesis (bridge) survival rate of approximately 90-95%. The implant body — titanium, integrated into bone — typically outlasts the bridge attached to it. The bridge itself, like any heavily-used dental restoration, is a wearing component that may need refurbishment or replacement over decades.
What makes All-on-4 last longer
- Twice-yearly hygienist appointments with a clinician trained in implant maintenance — the single most important factor
- Specialist interdental cleaning using super-floss and the right-sized inter-dental brushes around each implant
- Stopping smoking if the patient currently smokes — smokers have meaningfully lower 10-year survival
- Wearing a night guard if grinding is identified — prevents bridge fracture and reduces stress on the implants
- Annual implant-specific reviews with periapical radiographs at the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year marks to monitor crestal bone levels
Tower Dental All-on-4 patients are entered into a structured maintenance programme. The first 12 months of reviews and hygienist visits are included in the £9,800 package. Beyond year 1, hygienist appointments are £84 (or 6-monthly visits included on the adult plan at £19.60/month, plus 15% off any treatment fees).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book an appointment at Tower Dental?
You can book in three ways: call 01253 353759 during opening hours, use the online booking form on any page of our website, or message us on WhatsApp. For cosmetic treatments (veneers, composite bonding, whitening, implants, Invisalign), we use a £40 Smile Consultation booking — this is payable online at booking and includes a full smile assessment, 3D digital preview and personalised treatment plan. For general dentistry, emergencies and hygienist visits, booking is free and we confirm your appointment by phone.
Where is Tower Dental located and where do I park?
Tower Dental is at 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY2 0TW. Free on-street parking is available directly outside the practice — there is no need to find a car park or pay for parking. The practice is easily reached from all Blackpool postcodes, from Cleveleys, Bispham, Fleetwood, Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton, Lytham St Annes and Kirkham and from the M55 motorway for patients travelling from Preston, Lancaster and further afield. Patients regularly travel to us from across the Fylde Coast and wider Lancashire.
Is Tower Dental a private or NHS practice?
Tower Dental is a private dental practice. We offer membership plans from £9.99 per month for children and from £19.60 per month for adults (includes two check-ups, hygienist visits, x-rays and a discount on treatments), plus pay-as-you-go pricing and 0% finance over 6 or 10 months on larger treatments. Our prices are transparent and published on the website. Every quote is confirmed in writing at your consultation before any work begins, with no pressure to proceed.
What are Tower Dental's opening hours and do you offer same-day emergency appointments?
We are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. We are closed on Sundays. Same-day emergency appointments are available Monday to Friday from 8:30am — please call 01253 353759 as early in the day as possible to secure a slot. Members of our Adult and Periodontal plans receive unlimited emergency appointments at no additional charge. Common emergencies we see include severe toothache, dental abscesses, broken or chipped teeth, lost fillings or crowns and dental trauma.
How is Tower Dental regulated and what are the dentists' qualifications?
Tower Dental is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and met all CQC regulations at its most recent inspection on 16 July 2024. All clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) which sets and enforces professional standards across UK dentistry. Our team includes Dr Sarah Metias (Principal, GDC 114267, MJDF RCS England), Dr San Chatterjee (Implant Dentist, GDC 84643), Dr Alaaeldin Elraggal (Associate, GDC 300605, PhD Dental Biomaterials) and Dr Safa Rafiq (Associate, GDC 296810). You can verify any GDC registration on the GDC Register.
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