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The treatment fee includes:
*Veterans and their spouces are eligible for additional discounts.
The treatment fee includes:
*Veterans and their spouces are eligible for additional discounts.
The treatment fee includes:
*Veterans and their spouces are eligible for additional discounts.
The treatment fee includes:
*Veterans and their spouces are eligible for additional discounts.
If your teeth or dentures have failed you, All-on-4 dental implants give you a full set of fixed teeth that stay in your mouth around the clock. Four titanium posts anchor a bridge of replacement teeth into your jawbone. You can chew, talk, and laugh without thinking about slippage, adhesives, or sore spots. Dr. Marina Shraga handles the full procedure at our Albany office, from your first scan through the final bridge.
All-on-4 replaces a full upper or lower arch of teeth using four titanium implants and a bridge of 10 to 14 connected teeth. The bridge stays in your mouth at all times. You don’t take it out to clean, sleep, or eat. Once the implants have integrated, you use it like natural teeth.
Why four posts? The two back implants tilt at roughly 30 to 45 degrees. That angle lets them grip denser bone toward the front of the jaw and spread bite force across the arch more evenly. The same angled placement also avoids the sinus cavities up top and the nerve canal in the lower jaw. Most patients move forward without needing bone grafting first.
Dr. Marina Shraga handles the entire procedure under one roof. Extractions, implant placement, and your temporary bridge all happen on the same day at our Albany office. You don’t drive to one office for surgery and another for the bridge. That keeps timing tighter and removes a common source of miscommunication between providers.
Before surgery, a 3-D CT scan maps the angle, depth, and position of each implant. Dr. Shraga uses that scan to plan placement in advance, which shortens the procedure and cuts down on surprises. The approach behind placing new teeth in one appointment explains how same-day implant work compresses a process that used to take months.
You’re likely a candidate if you’ve lost most of your teeth in an arch. The same goes if you’re facing extractions of multiple failing teeth, or if your traditional denture has stopped working for you. Age rarely rules anyone out. Many of our patients are in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s, and they recover well as long as their general health is reasonable. Bone volume and overall systemic health matter more than age. Both are checked during the consultation.
The 3-D scan tells us how much usable bone you have in the right locations. If your upper jaw bone loss is severe, zygomatic implants that anchor into the cheekbone may be the better route. They bypass the missing bone entirely.
If you’d rather have something you can take out for cleaning, snap-on implant dentures that lock onto two or four implants are worth a look instead of a fixed bridge.
We offer two paths for All-on-4. Both are placed by Dr. Shraga and built around the same four implants. The choice comes down to the bridge that connects to the implants and your financing terms.
The implants we use are grade 23 titanium alloy. It’s the same medical-grade material used in orthopedic surgery. For the permanent bridge, we use zirconia, which is the most durable option available for full-arch dental work. Both materials hold up well under normal bite forces. They also resist fracture and wear over the long run.
This option covers the four implants and a provisional bridge that you wear while the implants heal. The provisional functions like a full set of teeth from day one. You leave the office with working teeth the day of surgery. You’ll wear the provisional for three to four months while the implants fuse with your jawbone. Financing runs zero-down on 48-month terms, subject to credit approval.
This is the full permanent setup. Once your implants have integrated, the provisional comes off. A final zirconia bridge built to last decades takes its place. The all-inclusive price covers the four implants, the final zirconia bridge, all follow-up visits, and bite adjustments. Financing runs zero-down on 90-month terms, subject to credit approval.
The full cost of dental implants in Albany NY page breaks down every line item if you’d like a closer look at what’s included.
The All-on-4 dental implants cost with insurance depends on your plan. Most dental insurance caps annual benefits well below what full-arch implant work runs. Some employer plans, FSA accounts, and HSA accounts cover a portion. Our front desk pulls a real benefits estimate during your consultation, so you have actual numbers in front of you before deciding.
If you’re searching for the cheapest place to get All-on-4 dental implants, watch for what’s included. The lowest headline prices usually buy hybrid acrylic teeth bonded to a metal bar. Those wear down within several years and often need a full replacement. The math on a low upfront price tends to catch up later.
You arrive in the morning with your teeth as they are now. You leave that afternoon with a working bridge attached to four implants. The full day in our office runs six to seven hours. Surgery itself takes two to three hours. You’ll be under local anesthesia, oral sedation, or IV sedation, depending on what you and Dr. Shraga decide at the consultation.
Time | What Happens |
7:00 AM | Arrival, check-in, and final review of the surgical plan with Dr. Shraga. |
8:00 AM | Sedation is administered. Most patients are comfortable and relaxed throughout the procedure. |
9:00 AM | Any remaining failing teeth in the arch being treated are removed. |
10:00 AM | The four titanium implants are placed into the jawbone at their planned angles. |
12:00 PM | The temporary bridge is connected to the implants. You see your new teeth for the first time. |
2:00 PM | Final post-op review, written aftercare instructions, and discharge with a friend or family member driving you home. |
The surgery itself is usually shorter than expected. The rest of the day is prep, brief waits, and post-op instructions. You’ll need a driver, and you’ll leave with temporary teeth.
The first 24 to 48 hours are usually the hardest. Swelling, soreness, and light bruising around the jaw are normal and start easing during the first week. Most patients use prescription pain medication for the first few days, then switch to over-the-counter ibuprofen. The temporary bridge stays in place while you heal.
Stay with soft foods that do not require chewing, such as yogurt, eggs, mashed potatoes, soups, smoothies, oatmeal, and well-cooked pasta. Avoid hot liquids for the first 48 hours so the extraction sites can clot properly. Warm salt water rinses help keep the area clean.
You can slowly add soft cooked foods like fish, ground meat, and tender vegetables. During this stage, the implants are bonding with the bone through osseointegration. Many patients return to office work within a few days. Physical jobs may require about a week off. Dr. Shraga will check healing and adjust the temporary bridge if needed.
Once the implants have integrated, the temporary bridge is replaced with the final zirconia bridge. This step includes digital bite scans, try-ins, and final placement. The bridge is shaped around your facial measurements, lip support, and smile line so it looks natural on you.
The titanium implants commonly last 20 to 30 years or longer. Many last a lifetime once they fuse with the bone. The zirconia bridge holds up for 15 to 25 years before wear or staining catches up to it. Once osseointegration is complete, the posts themselves rarely fail outright.
Daily care matters most. Brush twice a day, clean under the bridge with the tools provided, and keep six-month dental cleanings. Smoking, untreated grinding, and unmanaged diabetes can shorten implant lifespan.
The consultation gives you a clear answer before you commit to treatment. It includes a 3-D CT scan, a medical history review, and a written plan with the exact cost for each option. Same-week visits are often available, and the first appointment is free. Call the Albany office or use our contact form to schedule.
All-on-4 is one type of full mouth dental implant treatment, but the terms are not identical. Full mouth dental implants can mean one arch, both arches, All-on-4, All-on-6, implant dentures, or a larger reconstruction.
All-on-4 specifically means a fixed full-arch bridge supported by four implants. Before comparing prices, ask whether the quote covers one arch or both, how many implants are included, and whether the final teeth are acrylic, PMMA, or zirconia.
Your temporary teeth are made to look natural, but they are not the final version of your smile. The temporary bridge is built for healing and function while the implants bond with the jawbone.
It gives you fixed teeth right away, but it is usually less refined than the final zirconia bridge. The final bridge is made after swelling, gum shape, and bite position settle.
Yes, small food particles can collect under a fixed All-on-4 bridge, especially near the gumline. That does not mean the bridge is loose. A small cleanable space is needed so the area can be maintained.
Most patients use a water flosser, proxy brushes, or implant-specific floss to clean under the bridge. If food keeps packing into one spot, the bridge may need a small adjustment.
If one implant fails, the next step depends on timing, bone quality, infection, and the stability of the other implants. Early failure usually means the implant did not fuse with the bone. Later failure is more often tied to infection, bite pressure, smoking, grinding, or poor cleaning access.
A failed implant does not always mean the whole case is lost. Dr. Shraga would evaluate the area and decide whether the implant can be replaced after healing.
Some smokers can qualify for All-on-4, but smoking raises the risk of slower healing, infection, and implant failure. Nicotine affects blood flow in the gums and bone, which makes healing less predictable.
Dr. Shraga may ask you to stop or reduce smoking before and after surgery. If the risk is too high, treatment may need to wait until the mouth is healthier.
Many patients with diabetes can get All-on-4 dental implants, but blood sugar control matters. Well-managed diabetes is very different from uncontrolled diabetes when it comes to surgery, infection risk, and bone healing.
Your medical history, medications, and recent health status are reviewed before a plan is made. If your A1C is high or your physician has concerns, the safer move may be to stabilize your health before surgery.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance all handle implant coverage differently, so the only reliable answer comes from checking your specific plan. Traditional Medicare usually does not cover routine dental implant treatment. Medicare Advantage plans may offer some dental benefits, but coverage varies.
New York Medicaid may cover dental implants only when they are considered medically necessary and approved under the plan rules. Private insurance may contribute toward extractions, imaging, anesthesia, or part of the prosthetic work.
The cheapest All-on-4 quote is only useful if you know exactly what is included. A low price may cover the implants and temporary bridge only, while the final bridge, extractions, sedation, scans, adjustments, or follow-up care may cost extra.
Ask whether the quote is for one arch or both, whether zirconia is included, and whether follow-up visits are covered.
If a quote looks unusually low, it’s best to learn about the risks behind cheap dental implants before deciding.
Upper All-on-4 treatment can be more complex because the upper jaw often has softer bone and sits close to the sinus cavities. The lower jaw usually has denser bone, although the nerve canal still has to be avoided carefully.
The 3-D CT scan shows whether there is enough usable bone for standard angled implants. If upper jaw bone loss is severe, zygomatic dental implants may be a better option.
Sometimes an existing denture can be used or modified during the temporary phase, but it depends on fit, bite, material, and condition. A worn, loose, bulky, or poorly aligned denture usually will not make a good fixed temporary bridge.
Dr. Shraga will check whether your denture can be used safely or whether a new temporary bridge should be made before surgery. The final zirconia bridge is still made separately after healing.
Most patients adjust to All-on-4 teeth over several weeks, but full comfort can take a few months. At first, the bridge may feel larger than natural teeth because it replaces teeth and some missing gum support.
Speech and chewing usually improve as swelling goes down and your tongue adapts. By the time the final bridge is placed, most patients feel much more comfortable with fixed teeth.
* $16,995 for All on 4 Dental Implants does not include the final prosthesis. After the temporary prosthesis has healed, a final prosthesis will be placed, and extra charges will apply.
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