Published All-on-4 cost benchmark
CareCredit's published U.S. dental-cost guide lists an average of $15,176 for All-on-4. A Dental Departures marketplace page for Medellín lists an example price around $7,700. These figures come from different datasets and should not be treated as identical packages.
What is All-on-4?
All-on-4 is a full-arch concept in which a fixed dental prosthesis is supported by four implants. “All-on-4” is also a branded treatment concept, while clinics may use broader terms such as full-arch fixed implants or teeth-in-a-day for related approaches. The number of implants and final prosthetic design can vary.
What to demand in an itemized quote
- Number of implants and implant system
- Whether price is per arch
- Temporary fixed teeth and final prosthesis
- Final prosthesis material
- Extractions and bone reduction if needed
- Imaging, anesthesia/sedation and follow-up
- What happens if an implant does not integrate
Why cheapest is not the only variable
Implant-supported restorations can have excellent survival, but complications still occur. Long-term studies report biological and technical complications even when implants remain in place. Provider experience, maintenance access and a realistic follow-up plan deserve space in the decision alongside price.
Traveling for All-on-4
Full-arch treatment can involve multiple stages. Before booking travel, ask whether the clinic expects one trip or several, how temporary teeth are handled, when the final prosthesis is delivered, and what follow-up can be performed by a dentist near home.