Living with missing teeth can feel like a lose-lose situation. You’d love a new full set of teeth to smile with again, but dental work has a reputation for being notoriously expensive. In the current cost of living crisis, many people are cutting back on essentials, and it can be hard to imagine fitting a restorative dental procedure into your budget. Recent research has revealed that many Australians avoid the dentist because of financial concerns. Over the past year, almost four in ten Australians aged 55 and over have avoided the dentist due to cost.
Finding the best treatment for your situation can feel like an overwhelming task as well. Should you choose dentures, dental implants or fixed bridges? What kind of dental procedure will provide you with the best results for your situation without putting you deeply into debt?
The All-on-4® treatment is an advanced restorative dental procedure pioneered by Dr Paulo Malo in 1998. What makes it different from more conventional dental treatments is that it involves supporting an entire arch of new teeth on just four dental implants: two in front and two at the back in either the upper or lower jawbone. The fast, efficient nature of this procedure means it can provide you with brand-new, authentic-looking teeth in just 24 hours.
Next Smile Australia is Australia’s leading provider of All-on-4® treatment. We use ‘the Malo Protocol’, Dr Malo’s two-stage treatment process, and many of our dental surgeons have been trained by Dr Malo himself. This is our guide to the cost of All-on-4® dental implants and the factors that can influence it.
Financial pressure is the main reason many Australians dive into the risky world of dental tourism. Yet an All-on-4® dental implant’s overseas cost still amounts to anywhere between $10,000 and $30,000 dollars. The price tends to be higher in Australia largely due to better regulatory conditions, so there’s still a price to pay when you seek the cheaper option.
Next Smile Australia takes the guesswork out of treatment costs and we provide transparent All-on-4® pricing
You can access a payment plan that enables you to get your treatment today and pay over a period of time that suits you. We can also help you access your superannuation for dental treatment.
The price of All-on-4® dental implants isn’t just about the procedure itself – several factors influence both cost and long-term success:
Quality of Implants and Bridges: Cheaper materials may save money upfront but can cause future problems. Next Smile Australia uses Nobel Biocare implants, known for their stability and reliability.
One Bridge vs. Two Bridge Treatment: A two-bridge system includes a provisional bridge during healing, allowing your mouth to adjust and ensuring optimal aesthetics and function for the final bridge. Many clinics only offer one bridge, sometimes charging extra for a provisional, but at Next Smile, the two-bridge Malo Protocol is included in the quoted cost.
Technology and Facilities: Advanced equipment and modern clinics improve implant accuracy, comfort, and outcomes.
Dentist Training and Experience: Highly experienced, All-on-4®-certified surgeons may charge more, but you’re paying for expertise and better results.
Oral and Overall Health: Jawbone density, gum health, and medical history can impact the procedure. Preparatory treatments like extractions may be needed, but at Next Smile Australia, required tooth extractions are included with no extra appointments or fees.
Location: Clinic location affects pricing, with higher living-cost areas generally charging more.
Understanding these factors helps explain why the cheapest All-on-4® option isn’t always the best and why investing in quality care ensures long-term success.
Cheaper isn’t always better, especially when it comes to dental and surgical procedures. Heading overseas for All-on-4® dental implant costs comes with a lot of risks and potential hazards: lack of standards and regulations, lack of help from your travel insurer and insufficient time on a short overseas trip for follow-up if anything goes wrong. Cheap overseas treatment can leave you with a lot of expensive problems to fix when you get back to Australia.
If a price seems too good to be true, it’s likely the dental implants are made from inferior materials, or the clinic is hiding further costs down the line. All-on-4® has a 98% success rate, yet the quality of your surgeon makes a significant difference. If you prioritise affordability over all else, you may end up with dental implants that need to be redone, a prosthesis that doesn’t look real or wears down easily, or post-surgery complications.
If you’re missing all or most of your teeth and believe All-on-4® may be the right treatment for you, your first step is to book a personal consultation with Next Smile Australia. One of our All-on-4®-certified dental surgeons will assess your dental and medical history and recommend a tailor-made treatment solution that meets your needs.
We’ll carry out your treatment at one of our industry-leading Super Clinics using dental implants custom-made from the very best Nobel Biocare materials. Built to surgery-grade standards, our Super Clinics are designed to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. Most of our clinics house state-of-the-art surgical rooms, in-house labs, and X-ray facilities.
Next Smile Australia wants everyone to be able to access the quality dental treatments they need, which is why we offer a range of dental payment plans. Depending on our third-party funding partners, you can pay off your treatment for as little as $130 a fortnight.
Next Smile Australia offers you an experienced team of professionals to carry out your All-on-4® treatment. Clinic founder Dr Larry Benge is Australia’s most experienced All-on-4 dental implant surgeon, with over 40 years in the industry. All of our dental surgeons are experienced and accomplished, and many have taught and presented overseas.
If you’d like to learn more about the treatment process and cost of the procedure, attend an information session or arrange a personal consultation, get in touch with the Next Smile Australia team.
With 7 Super Clinics across Australia and a network of accredited regional partners, reliable dental implant care is always within reach. From your first consultation to lifelong aftercare, our coordinated network delivers complete implant solutions – all under one roof.