All-on-4 vs All-on-6 UK Cost

All-on-4: typical UK private range

UK private clinics typically quote All-on-4 at around £10,000–£16,000+ per arch, all-inclusive of the implants, abutments, temporary bridge and final bridge. Where does a quote sit within that range? Clinics using premium implant systems, offering same-day fixed provisional teeth and providing a longer follow-up package tend to sit toward the upper end; simpler package structures with a mid-tier implant brand tend to sit toward the lower end. A full-mouth case (both arches) commonly runs toward £20,000–£32,000+ or more.

All-on-6: typical UK private range

All-on-6 typically runs around £14,000–£22,000+ per arch privately in the UK. The proportional premium over All-on-4 is broadly similar wherever you are treated — in Turkey the gap is roughly £1,500–£2,500 per arch — but the absolute gap is larger in the UK, because base prices there sit higher across the board. The premium generally reflects two additional implant fixtures, two extra abutments, more surgical time and a longer bridge framework, and — where clinically required — bone grafting, which comes up somewhat more often with All-on-6 because its more upright posterior implants generally need more bone height. A full-mouth All-on-6 case can run toward £28,000–£44,000+ or beyond.

Why quoted prices vary so much between UK clinics

Two headline figures that look comparable on paper can represent quite different treatment plans. The main drivers of the spread are:

• Implant system: established brands with a long published track record generally sit at a different price point to lesser-known systems.
• Bridge material: acrylic-on-titanium sits toward the lower end of a quoted range; zirconia, which is more wear-resistant and stain-resistant, sits toward the upper end.
• Clinician experience and setting: a specialist-led case in a well-equipped private clinic, particularly in London and the South East, is often priced above a general-dentist-led case elsewhere in the UK.
• What is bundled in: some quotes include sedation, a CBCT scan and a defined aftercare package; others price these as separate add-ons.

What is typically included in a UK quote

Based on typical UK-clinic price-list inclusions, a fair all-inclusive quote generally covers:

• Consultation and treatment planning
• A CBCT scan (sometimes charged separately as a diagnostic fee)
• The implants themselves (four or six per arch)
• A temporary bridge for the healing period
• The final bridge
• A defined number of follow-up appointments

What may cost extra

Items commonly quoted separately, or only included in higher-tier packages, include bone grafting or a sinus lift where clinically required, IV or conscious sedation, tooth extractions if these were not anticipated in the original plan, and any replacement or repair of the bridge beyond the clinic's stated guarantee period. Ask specifically whether these are included before comparing two quotes side by side.

Sedation

Full-arch implant surgery can be carried out under local anaesthetic alone, with additional sedation (commonly IV sedation) offered for patients who prefer to be more relaxed during a longer procedure. Whether sedation is included in the headline price, offered as an add-on, or requires a separate anaesthetist fee varies by clinic — this is one of the more common reasons two quotes for what looks like the same procedure differ by several hundred pounds.

Bone grafting

Not every full-arch case needs grafting, and the All-on-4 concept was specifically designed to reduce or avoid the need for it in some patients by using tilted posterior implants that engage denser bone further forward — though grafting may still be required depending on individual anatomy. Where grafting or a sinus lift is clinically indicated, some UK clinics include it in a headline quote and others price it separately, so it is worth asking explicitly rather than assuming either way. See bone loss for how grafting decisions are typically made.

Temporary bridge

Most UK full-arch cases include a temporary (provisional) bridge fitted on or shortly after the day of surgery, worn while the implants integrate with the bone over a period of months. Immediate provisional teeth may be possible when adequate primary stability and other clinical criteria are met, though this is confirmed at the time of surgery rather than promised in advance. Ask whether the temporary bridge is included in the headline price or charged separately.

Final bridge material

The final, definitive bridge is usually fitted some months after surgery, once healing is confirmed. Material choice materially affects price: acrylic-on-titanium frameworks are the more affordable option and sit toward the lower end of a quoted range, while monolithic zirconia is more wear- and stain-resistant and sits toward the upper end. Neither material is universally "better" — the right choice depends on bite force, budget and aesthetic preference, which is worth discussing directly with the treating clinician.

Maintenance

Ongoing maintenance — professional hygiene visits, bridge checks and any adjustments — is not always included beyond an initial follow-up period, and is worth budgeting for as a recurring cost rather than a one-off. See cleaning and maintenance for what day-to-day care of a full-arch bridge typically involves.

The NHS reality, explained carefully

It is worth being precise here, because this is an area where hope can outrun the facts. Full-arch implant-supported bridges — All-on-4, All-on-6, or any comparable implant-retained fixed prosthesis — are generally not routinely available on the NHS and are treated as private, elective dental care in almost all circumstances. NHS dental treatment in England is organised around a banded charge system covering a defined list of treatments (examinations, fillings, extractions, dentures and some other restorative work); implants are not part of the standard NHS treatment bands.

NHS funding for dental implants can occasionally be considered in specific, exceptional clinical situations — for example where tooth loss follows cancer treatment, significant trauma, or a congenital condition affecting the jaw — but this is assessed on an individual clinical-need basis by an NHS specialist, is not guaranteed, and is not the same as a general route to NHS-funded cosmetic or elective full-arch treatment. Anyone considering this route should ask their own NHS dentist or a hospital maxillofacial/restorative dentistry department directly about eligibility, rather than assume it applies to their situation. For most patients seeking All-on-4 or All-on-6, private treatment — in the UK or, as many patients choose, abroad — remains the realistic route; see Turkey vs UK for how the two compare beyond price.

Dental finance

Many UK private dental clinics offer finance plans, typically through a third-party finance provider, allowing the cost to be spread over a number of months or years rather than paid upfront. Terms — interest rate, deposit requirement, repayment period — vary considerably by provider and by clinic, and, as with any credit agreement, the total repayable is worth comparing against the headline treatment cost before signing. This is general information, not financial advice; anyone considering finance should read the provider's terms carefully and, if in doubt, seek independent financial guidance.

Questions to ask before accepting a quote

• Does this figure include the CBCT scan, or is that a separate diagnostic fee?
• Which implant system and bridge material are included, and is there a lower- or higher-tier alternative?
• Is bone grafting or a sinus lift included if it turns out to be needed, or would that be quoted separately after assessment?
• Is sedation included, and if so, what type?
• How many follow-up appointments are included, and for how long after the final bridge is fitted?
• What does the written guarantee cover, and for how long?
• What happens, in writing, if the implant or bridge needs remedial work after the guarantee period?

Asking these questions of every clinic you compare — UK or otherwise — is the single most reliable way to see whether two quotes are actually for the same treatment. For how the UK figures above compare with typical Turkey pricing, and the wider trade-offs beyond cost, see Turkey vs UK; for the full 2026 cost breakdown across both countries, see cost comparison.

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