Full-arch dental implant treatment in Melbourne

Melbourne All on 4 Center of Excellence

All-on-4 uses four implants to support a fixed replacement arch of teeth for suitable patients. Creative Smiles provides assessment and treatment planning at our Armadale clinic for patients across greater Melbourne.

Planning considers remaining teeth, bone support, gum health, medical history and alternatives. Treatment involves surgery, recovery and ongoing maintenance. Your dentist will explain the proposed implant system, replacement teeth, risks and itemised costs before you decide.

All-on-4 treatment timing and provisional teeth

Some suitable patients receive provisional fixed teeth within days of implant surgery. This does not mean healing is complete or normal eating can resume. Bone healing and final treatment commonly take months. Timing depends on assessment, implant stability and recovery.

Your All-on-4 journey begins with a free consultation. We review your teeth, gums, jawbone and medical history and discuss treatment goals, alternatives, risks, recovery and costs. Any separate diagnostic or treatment fees will be explained before you agree.

A consultation does not oblige you to proceed. Ask about options for retaining treatable teeth, other implant arrangements or removable dentures, where appropriate.

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Your dentist assesses oral health, remaining teeth, bone support and medical history before discussing whether full-arch implant treatment is appropriate. Any separate diagnostic or treatment fees will be explained in advance. Your options may include retaining treatable teeth, other implant arrangements or removable dentures.

What is the All-on-4® Treatment Procedure?

All-on-4 is one approach to replacing a full arch of teeth with a fixed bridge supported by four implants. Implant position and angulation depend on anatomy and the treatment plan. Some patients need grafting or a different implant arrangement. Suitability for early provisional teeth depends on clinical findings and implant stability.

All-On-4® implant-supported prosthetics are fixed in place and are not removable by the patient. Unlike traditional removable dentures, they do not rely on suction or adhesives, supporting a more stable everyday experience.

Check out this video of the All-On-4® procedure, courtesy of Nobel Biocare®.

Potential benefits and limitations of All-on-4

For suitable patients, a fixed implant bridge may improve stability compared with a removable denture and may support chewing and speech. Adaptation and function vary.

Treatment involves surgery and is not suitable for everyone. Recovery is not necessarily faster than other implant options, and grafting may still be needed. Daily cleaning, professional maintenance and possible future repairs are part of treatment.

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All-On-4 dental Implants treatment completed by Dr Reg De Sousa - DEN0001013154

Individual results vary. These images represent outcomes achieved by the treating practitioner and may not reflect typical results. Suitability for treatment is determined at a clinical consultation.

All-on-4® Dental Implants vs. Traditional Implants

Dental implants can support a single crown, a bridge or a full arch of replacement teeth. A separate implant is not always needed for every missing tooth.

All-on-4 is a full-arch approach using four implants. Other plans may use a different number or arrangement. Suitability, grafting requirements, recovery and costs depend on the individual assessment; fewer implants do not automatically mean faster recovery or a better result.

All-on-4® Dental Implants Suitability

Full-arch implant treatment may be considered when an entire arch is missing or remaining teeth cannot reasonably be retained. Assessment includes bone support, gum health, the condition of remaining teeth, medical history and the ability to maintain the bridge.

Bone loss or gum disease can affect suitability and may require additional treatment. All-on-4 does not guarantee eligibility for someone who has been advised against another implant option.

Discuss retaining treatable teeth, removable dentures and other implant arrangements before deciding. Your dentist will explain the expected dental benefits and limitations for your circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sedation or general anaesthesia may be considered following assessment. They are different techniques with different effects and risks. Your treating and anaesthetic clinicians will discuss the appropriate option, monitoring, preparation, fees and recovery instructions.

Risks and recovery

Dental implant treatment involves surgery. Risks include pain, swelling, bleeding, infection, nerve or sinus injury, failure to integrate with bone and later implant failure. Replacement teeth and components can wear, loosen or break. Initial recovery may affect eating and normal activities; bone healing and staged treatment commonly take months. Cleaning, reviews and future maintenance are needed. Read about implant risks and recovery.

Dr. Abella Huynh

Dental Surgeon

Abella graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast with the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence (Top 5%). She aims to provide a considerate environment for patients with different dental experiences and concerns.

Before moving to Melbourne, Abella worked in private practice in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, and as a dental volunteer for Brisbane Youth Services. She is also a current member of the Australian Dental Association, the Australian Society of Endodontology, the Australian & New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry, and other various dental study clubs. Abella participates in continuing education and has interests in oral surgery, aesthetic dentistry and paediatric dentistry.

Outside of work, Abella enjoys reading fiction novels, cooking, socialising with friends, and attending yoga class.

Languages Spoken:
English, Vietnamese.

Dr. Esther Chin

Dental Surgeon

Dr Esther Chin is a general dentist with interests in crown and bridge treatment, clear aligners and general dental care. She discusses treatment options, suitability, risks and costs with patients.

Dr Esther speaks English and Mandarin.

Dr. Reza Zamani

Dental Surgeon

Reza graduated from Beheshti university Iran in 1990. After spending his first 9 years practising in Iran & running his own clinic him and his family decided to move to Australia in 2008.

Reza has been a part of the Creative smiles team since 2010.

Dr Zamani completed All-on-4 training at the Malo Clinic in Portugal in 2018. He provides implant and full-arch treatment following individual assessment. His interests include dental implants and full-arch restoration.

Languages Spoken: English, Farsi. 

Dr. Claudia Braybon

Dental Surgeon

After completing her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1998, Dr Claudia Braybon has continued to grow and develop, completing further postgraduate studies in Oral Implants, Full mouth rehabilitation, Soft tissue management, Cosmetic Dentistry, Digital Smile Design and Digital Orthodontic treatments.

Dr Braybon participates in continuing education and has interests in restorative, orthodontic, implant and cosmetic dental care.

She discusses treatment options, expected benefits, limitations, risks and alternatives with patients so they can make an informed decision.

Dr Braybon is a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA), International Team of Implantology (ITI), The Australian Prosthodontic Society (APS), Certified Invisalign provider and Digital Orthodontic College alumni.

Dr Braybon enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, playing tennis, dancing and a good laugh with her friends. 

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish.

Dr. Reg De Sousa

Dental Surgeon

As the practice principle at creative smiles I am proud to lead the dedicated team of doctors, nurses and administrative staff at Creative Smiles.

I come from a family of dentists and so grew up around dentistry from a young age helping out whenever I could .Hence my passion for dentistry began at an early age and has grown over the last 30 years that I have been in practice.

I qualified as a dentist from the Royal London Hospital Medical College, (University of London) in 1994. On graduation I completed a years post graduate vocational training and then began working on the NHS for the next 12 years.

During this time I also branched out and opened a small private practice on London’s Harley Street which I had for 5 years until my departure to Melbourne.

While on Harley street, I developed my interest in implant dentistry, and studied for a year in 2007, under a clinical mentorship.

In 2010 I moved to Melbourne with my family and began working as a dentist at Creative Smiles, where I have further developed my skills in implantology and cosmetic dentistry and additionally completed the Invisalign and Spark training.

I have also completed the All-On-4 training at the Malo Clinic in Lisbon, Portugal, where the concept was created, enabling me to offer this treatment concept in addition to the more traditional approach to fixed and removable prosthetic oral rehabilitation to our patients at Creative smiles.