All-On-X
A permanent, fixed set of teeth. Placed in a single surgery. Built to last a lifetime.
What is an implant bridge?
An implant bridge is a full-arch restoration where a complete set of teeth is supported by four to six implants placed directly into the jawbone. The result is fixed, does not move, and does not cover the roof of your mouth. Unlike dentures, implants also preserve your jawbone — preventing the bone loss and facial changes that occur when teeth are missing for extended periods.
What sets our implant bridges apart?
Not all implant bridges are the same. The price difference between providers almost always reflects a difference in what is included, the materials used, and the level of
planning involved.
Every implant bridge includes:
- Extractions of any remaining teeth
- Bone grafting where required to create a stable implant foundation
- Minor gum surgeries
- A fixed temporary bridge placed the same week as surgery
- A final bridge in full-arch zirconia — the strongest restorative material available. Zirconia does not stain and least likely to chip, and requires least ongoing maintenance compared to other options. We do not offer acrylic as a final restoration.
- After care package including a nightguard minimum and a waterflosser
Across our Wairarapa, Upper Hutt and Kapiti clinics, we use premium MIS brand, standard-platform implants with a documented clinical track record.
Surgery and restoration by the same team.
When implant surgery is performed by one clinician and the final restoration is placed by another, there is an unavoidable gap. The restoring dentist inherits implant positions they did not plan, and must work around surgical decisions they were not part of. Adjustments become harder. Results become less predictable.
Our clinicians perform the surgery and complete the final restoration. We use the one laboratory to plan the implant positions and the smile making our internal communication seamless.
The same team plans your case, places the implants, and fits your final bridge. Every surgical decision is made with the final result already in mind. It is one of the clearest advantages we offer.
Every implant bridge surgery is led by two clinicians working together from start to finish. We dedicate the entire day to your procedure. This level of resource is not standard practice. For a surgery of this complexity and consequence, it is the standard we hold ourselves to.
Understanding the difference between Acrylic vs Zirconia
Planning that starts before surgery is booked
An implant bridge cannot be planned in a standard appointment. Before any surgery is scheduled, we complete:
- A full facial and bite assessment
- A CBCT scan to map your bone volume and anatomy in three dimensions
- Digital smile design
- A written treatment plan with all costs confirmed upfront
You will understand exactly what you are receiving before you commit to anything..
An initial consultation takes approximately one hour. Surgery is a half-day appointment usually under IV sedation. You leave that day to rest and heal until your temporary bridge is fabricated which may take a few days. There are options to get a smile on the day if it is important. Your final zirconia bridge is fitted once the implants have fully integrated — typically three to six months later.
From your first consultation through to your final fit, you have direct access to your treating dentist throughout. Not a coordinator or a front desk. Our clinicians will stand by you from the beginning until your smile and confidence is restored.
Treatment Investment
Single arch: $32,000 – $35,000
Upper and lower arches: $60,000 – $65,000
Is an implant bridge right for you?
An implant bridge suits patients who have lost most or all of their teeth, are facing extensive extractions, or have been told they are not candidates for conventional implants due to bone loss. It is also chosen by patients who want a definitive, permanent solution rather than a staged approach.
The best way to find out is a consultation. We will assess your bone, your bite, and your face — and present every option available to you, including whether an implant bridge is the right choice or whether an alternative would serve you better.