All-on-X Dental Implants in Woodland Hills
If you're living with a mouth full of failing teeth, a denture that slips when you talk, or a mix of crowns and gaps that never quite works together, you may be ready to stop patching problems one tooth at a time. For patients in Woodland Hills who want a fixed, full-arch solution, our team at 805 Dentistry offers All-on-X dental implants. This approach replaces an entire upper or lower set of teeth with a bridge anchored to implants. It's planned, placed, and maintained by one team under one roof in Thousand Oaks.
All-on-X is a full-arch tooth replacement. We place a small number of dental implants into the jawbone, then secure a complete arch of replacement teeth to them. The "X" stands for the number of implants used, which we choose based on your bone, your bite, and your goals. Because the bridge is fixed in place, it isn't something you take out at night the way you would a traditional denture.
The two variations we offer are All-on-4 and All-on-6. All-on-4 supports a full arch on four implants. It often suits patients who want a streamlined approach or whose bone volume makes fewer implants the practical choice. All-on-6 uses six implants, which spreads chewing forces across more anchor points. It can be a good fit when there is enough healthy bone to support the additional implants. Neither option is better for everyone. We walk you through how each would work in your mouth before you decide.
Good candidates are often adults who have lost most or all of their teeth in an arch, have teeth that are failing from decay or gum disease, or are tired of removable dentures. Some Woodland Hills patients come to us after years of repairs. Others come after a dental emergency that made it clear a bigger plan was needed.
Bone health matters, so we start with a careful evaluation. Our office provides CBCT imaging and 3D dental imaging, and we have a board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist on staff. That gives us a detailed view of your jaw before any treatment begins. If bone is limited, procedures such as bone grafting or sinus lift surgery may help prepare the area. We'll explain whether those steps apply to you.
What happens during All-on-X treatment?
Treatment follows a planned sequence, starting with a consultation and imaging and ending with your final full-arch bridge. Because our practice brings several specialties together, much of the work can stay in one familiar office.
Here's what to expect:
- Consultation and imaging: We review your dental history, examine your mouth, and take 3D scans to map your bone and plan implant positions.
- Preparation: If needed, we remove remaining failing teeth through simple or surgical extractions, and address gum disease or bone loss.
- Implant placement: Our board-certified periodontist on staff places dental implants. Sedation options are available.
- Restoration: Your full-arch bridge is fabricated with support from our on-site dental lab. Then we attach it to your implants and check your bite.
If dental anxiety has kept you from moving forward, you're not alone. We have a board-certified dental anesthesiologist on staff and offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia. Together we'll decide which level of comfort support makes sense for your procedure.
How do I take care of All-on-X implants?
You care for All-on-X implants with daily home cleaning plus regular professional visits. The implants and bridge don't decay like natural teeth, but the gums and bone around them still need attention to stay healthy.
At home, we'll show you how to clean around and under your bridge so food and plaque don't build up. Professionally, our team provides implant maintenance and periodontal maintenance. These visits let us check the tissue around your implants and keep everything in good condition. Woodland Hills patients can schedule these follow-ups alongside routine exams and cleanings for other family members, since we see children and adults of all ages.
How can I pay for All-on-X dental implants?
We offer several ways to pay: we accept all major PPO insurance plans, welcome self-pay patients, and offer financing. Because every full-arch plan is different, we provide cost details after your consultation, once we know exactly what your treatment involves.
Coverage for implant treatment varies from plan to plan, so our team will help you understand how your PPO benefits may apply. If you're paying on your own, financing can help spread the investment out in a way that fits your budget. Our goal is to give you a clear picture before treatment starts. If you're in Woodland Hills and ready to talk through All-on-4, All-on-6, or whether full-arch implants are right for you at all, we'd be glad to meet with you.