*For suitable patients; provisional teeth placed same day. Results vary.
All-on-4® is a full-arch dental implant treatment that, in suitable cases, uses four implants to support a fixed bridge of replacement teeth. It is generally considered for people who have lost most or all of their teeth in one or both jaws, have failing teeth, or wear dentures that no longer fit or work well. At Next Smile Melbourne in Hawthorn, All-on-4® with a provisional and permanent bridge starts from $27,990 per arch, and suitable patients usually receive fixed provisional teeth within about 24 hours of surgery. Suitability is confirmed only after a clinical assessment and CBCT scan.
Our Melbourne team is led by Dr Larry Benge and Dr Lauren Fowler, and treats patients from all areas of Melbourne and regional Victoria, from Geelong and Ballarat to Bendigo and Gippsland. Many patients also travel from interstate to see Dr Benge and the team.
With Next Smile Melbourne, you could:
Treatment is led by Dr Larry Benge, who has more than 45 years of clinical experience, and Dr Lauren Fowler.
Next Smile Melbourne is at 455 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, just off the Monash Freeway (Toorak Rd exit), with free all-day parking across the road. The clinic was designed for in-clinic sedation. For patients west of Melbourne, our accredited partner in Bacchus Marsh works with the Melbourne team, so you can start your assessment closer to home. Our surgeons and dentists also teach implant and full-arch dentistry to other dental professionals.
Patient Results and Photos show actual Next Smile Australia patients. The results shown apply to these patients only and may not reflect the results other patients experience. Individual results vary. All surgery carries risks. Read about treatment risks.
Every treatment is performed by qualified dental surgeons in the Next Smile Australia network, following the Maló Protocol, the original clinical protocol developed for All-on-4® full-arch treatment.
Meet with our friendly treatment coordinators and dental surgeon in a comfortable, judgment-free space. We’ll review your dental and medical history, take 3D scans and impressions, and discuss your smile goals and treatment options.
Once you’re ready to proceed, our dentists finalise your personalised treatment plan. Next Smile Labs begin designing your custom-made provisional teeth to prepare for your All-on-4® treatment. Trial fittings check fit, shape and colour before your final teeth are made.
Four Nobel Biocare implants are strategically placed in your jaw. In suitable cases, provisional fixed teeth are fitted within 24 hours of surgery, often on the same day. Your surgeon will confirm whether this applies to you.
As you heal, we monitor your progress and refine your final set of teeth. Trial fittings ensure the perfect fit, shape, and colour before your permanent teeth are crafted and placed for lasting comfort and beauty.
We’ll support you with regular maintenance appointments every six months, including professional cleaning. With good oral hygiene and regular reviews, All-on-4® implants can last many years, although outcomes vary between patients. Read our blog: How to Care For Your All-on-4® Dental Implants for more information.
We understand cost is a big consideration and for many patients, it’s the first question they ask. Your new smile is an investment in your health and happiness.
We offer flexible payment plans through third-party providers and can also help eligible patients access their superannuation, subject to ATO eligibility criteria.
*Prices are for single arches (1 Arch = Upper or Lower Jaw)
*Fees don’t include Anaesthetist fee (if required) which is paid directly to the Anaesthetist. Day facility fee not included (if required).
All-on-4® may suit adults who have lost most or all of their teeth in one or both jaws, have failing teeth, or wear dentures they find loose or uncomfortable. Suitability is assessed individually by a Next Smile Melbourne dental surgeon following a clinical assessment, including CBCT imaging where required. Because the implants are angled, All-on-4® can reduce the need for bone grafting in suitable cases. Where bone loss is severe, options such as zygomatic implants may be discussed.
Because the teeth are fixed to four strategically placed implants, they won’t slip or move like removable dentures.
Each set of teeth is custom designed to suit your facial features, smile and bite, using durable, high-quality materials. In suitable cases, provisional fixed teeth may be fitted within 24 hours of surgery.
In suitable cases, All-on-4® may avoid the need for bone grafting. Published research on the MALO Protocol reported 98.1% implant-level success at 5 years in the lower jaw.*
Your consultation includes a review of your dental and medical history and an assessment of your oral health. Imaging may be required to assess your treatment options. Your clinician will explain suitability, potential risks, costs and next steps.
At Next Smile Melbourne, All-on-4® with a 3D-printed provisional bridge and a permanent bridge starts from $27,990 per arch. A removable implant-retained overdenture starts from $12,000 per arch. Anaesthetist fees (paid directly to the anaesthetist) and day facility fees (if required) are additional. Your exact cost depends on your clinical needs, and you will receive a written, itemised quote after your consultation, before any treatment proceeds.
We are transparent about All-on-4® dental implants melbourne cost and financing options. During your no-obligation consultation, you will receive a detailed breakdown of your treatment fees, including surgery, provisional and final bridges, and all phases of care (excluding anaesthetic fees). Payment plans through third-party providers may be available, subject to approval. Some patients may be eligible to apply to the ATO for early release of superannuation. Independent financial advice is recommended.
Full-mouth reconstruction involves planning treatment for multiple damaged, failing or missing teeth. The appropriate approach depends on your teeth, gums, jawbone, medical history and treatment goals. Your clinician will assess whether options such as All-on-4® or implant-retained overdentures may be suitable.
All-on-4® surgery at Next Smile Melbourne is performed by Dr Larry Benge or Dr Lauren Fowler, supported by our prosthetist, dentists and oral health therapists. Your surgeon is confirmed at your consultation.
Dr Larry Benge is widely recognised as one of Australia’s pioneers in All-on-4® treatment and is regarded as one of the country’s most experienced All-on-4® surgeon. With more than 40 years of clinical experience and thousands of successful implant procedures performed, Dr Benge has played a significant role in advancing full-arch implant dentistry in Australia. His extensive surgical knowledge, combined with a patient-focused approach, has helped transform the lives of patients from across the country seeking a permanent solution to missing or failing teeth.
Working alongside him is Dr Lauren Fowler, an accomplished dentist with advanced expertise in complex restorative and implant dentistry. Dr Fowler has undertaken extensive international All-on-4® training and has restored hundreds of full-arch implant cases, with a strong focus on aesthetics, function and long-term outcomes. Her meticulous restorative planning helps ensure every smile is designed to look natural, feel comfortable and function with confidence.
Together, Dr Benge and Dr Fowler work collaboratively through every stage of treatment, from digital planning and surgery through to the design and delivery of your final smile. Their combined surgical and prosthodontic expertise allows for a highly coordinated treatment experience and exceptional attention to detail.
They are supported by a dedicated in-house team of anaesthetists, dental prosthetists, laboratory technicians, oral health therapists and clinical support staff, all experienced in All-on-4® treatment protocols. This integrated approach enables Next Smile Melbourne to deliver streamlined care, advanced precision and continuity throughout your entire treatment journey.
Every procedure performed at Next Smile Melbourne follows the MALO Protocol and Next Smile Australia clinical standards.
For most suitable patients, fixed provisional teeth are fitted within about 24 hours of surgery. The jaw then heals for several months before the permanent bridge is made and fitted. Timelines vary by patient and depend on healing and clinical assessment.
The All-on-4® treatment concept uses angled implants that can, in suitable cases, reduce the need for bone grafting. Whether you need a graft, or a different approach such as zygomatic implants for severe bone loss, is decided after your CBCT scan and clinical assessment.
Yes. Next Smile Melbourne was designed for sedation, so most All-on-4® surgery can be performed in the clinic with sedation. More complex surgeries may be performed in a hospital where needed. Your clinician will recommend the right setting and sedation option for you after your assessment.
Yes. We treat patients from all areas of Melbourne and Victoria, and many patients travel from interstate to see Dr Benge and the team. For patients west of Melbourne, our accredited partner in Bacchus Marsh, Main Street Dental Practice, works with the Melbourne team and can help with assessment closer to home. Our team can explain how many visits to Hawthorn your treatment is likely to involve.
All-on-4® is a fixed bridge that only your dentist can remove. An overdenture is a removable denture that clips onto implants for extra stability and is taken out for cleaning. Overdentures usually cost less; a fixed bridge feels more like natural teeth to many patients. Your dental surgeon will explain which options are clinically suitable for you.
Book online, take our suitability quiz, or call Next Smile Melbourne on (03) 9826 1702 . Our clinic is at 455 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, with free all-day parking across the road.
Our highly experienced consultation teams offer a warm, caring and non-judgemental approach to assessing your suitability for All-on-4® Dental Implants.
If you’d like to schedule a personal consultation, please get in touch