Your options at a glance.
Each row is explored in depth below; use this to orient before going deeper.
Which procedure fits your situation?
Your anatomy and 3D imaging drive most of this decision. Here are the four comparisons patients ask about most.
All-on-4 vs. All-on-6
All-on-4
Best for: Most full-arch patients with adequate bone.
All-on-6
Best for: Excellent bone, heavy bruxism, or a specific clinical need for extra support.
Full-Arch vs. Individual Implants
Full-Arch Implants
Best for: Patients missing all or most teeth in an arch.
Traditional Individual Implants
Best for: Replacing only a few teeth among mostly natural ones.
Full-Arch Implants vs. Dentures
Full-Arch Implants
Best for: Patients who can afford the higher upfront cost.
Conventional Dentures
Best for: Lower upfront cost, or not a surgical candidate.
Told you're "not a candidate"? Ask about remote anchorage.
Where you go matters as much as the procedure.
Board-certified surgeons at chains, multi-provider practices, and independent practices meet the same clinical standards. The structural differences affect pricing transparency, continuity, and marketing, not necessarily clinical outcomes.
What patients actually pay.
Per arch, from published pricing where available and patient-reported figures where not.
Six questions to ask any full-arch provider.
Use these regardless of which practice you're considering, including Elite.
Are you board-certified (ABOMS)?
Will the same surgeon see me every visit?
What’s the total cost, in writing?
When do I get my final teeth?
What happens if an implant fails?
How are complications handled after hours?
Questions patients ask when comparing options.
Elite’s lower pricing isn’t the result of cutting quality. We use the same implant systems, zirconia restorations, and permit-authorized sedation. The difference is structural: Bonney Lake has lower commercial overhead than Seattle or Bellevue, we operate with a single-doctor model, and there’s no DSO or corporate parent taking a share.
All-on-4 is right for most patients: the most-studied protocol, 95%+ success at 10+ years, and appropriate even with moderate bone loss. All-on-6 suits excellent bone or heavy bruxism. At Elite both are priced the same, so the choice is clinical.
Technically misleading. Osseointegration takes 4–6 months regardless of prosthesis material. What’s really delivered day one is a zirconia or acrylic provisional; either way it’s transitional until integration is confirmed.
Most patients missing all or most teeth in an arch are candidates for some full-arch protocol. 3D CBCT imaging determines which one. If you’ve been told you’re not a candidate, a second opinion at a practice offering zygomatic implants is often worthwhile.
It’s a real trade-off. Multi-provider models split surgical and prosthetic phases between specialists; single-doctor practices offer one point of accountability through 12 weeks of treatment and years of follow-up. OMS residency already covers both surgical and prosthetic aspects of full-arch care.
A real market at $8,000–$15,000 per arch, with variable quality. The trade-offs are real too: post-op care from a provider hours away by plane, warranty enforcement, and long-term continuity. Elite’s $15,000 all-inclusive narrows that price gap while keeping local care.
Bring your existing imaging, treatment plan, and quote. We’ll review it and give our own clinical assessment, often without repeat imaging. For full-arch cases, second-opinion consultations at Elite are complimentary with no obligation to switch.
Depends on how many teeth you’re replacing. Missing all or most teeth in an arch: full-arch is almost always more cost-effective with equivalent outcomes. Missing only a few teeth: individual implants typically preserve more of your natural dentition.
Compare Elite to any practice you're evaluating.
Full-arch consultations are complimentary, including 3D imaging and a written treatment plan with itemized pricing. Bring quotes from other providers; we welcome the comparison.