If you’re exploring full-mouth dental implants in New Zealand, you’ve probably come across two common options: All-on-4 and All-on-X. While both treatments can restore your full smile, they’re not exactly the same — and knowing the difference can help you choose the right solution.
What Is All-on-4?
The All-on-4 dental implant system uses just four titanium implants to support a full arch of fixed teeth. Two implants are placed vertically in the front of your jaw, and two are placed at an angle in the back. This technique provides excellent stability — even for patients with bone loss in the back of the mouth.
It’s a popular choice worldwide for people looking to replace dentures or missing teeth with a strong, permanent solution.
What Does All-on-X Mean?
The All-on-X dental implant approach is similar but more customisable. The “X” stands for the number of implants — usually 4, 5, or 6 — depending on your bone density, bite force, and treatment needs.
This flexibility allows your dentist to personalise your full-mouth implant treatment for the best long-term results.
All-on-4 vs All-on-X: Which Is Right for You?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Choosing between All-on-4 and All-on-X depends on:
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Your jawbone quality and volume
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Your bite force or if you grind your teeth
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Your overall medical health
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Your cosmetic goals (e.g., how much gum or tooth visibility you prefer)
At Hutt Dental Implant Centre, we assess all of these factors using 3D imaging to create a plan that’s right for you — whether that’s All-on-4 full-mouth implants or a tailored All-on-X solution.
Cost of Full Mouth Dental Implants in NZ
We keep things simple and transparent:
💰 NZD $30,000 per arch — includes consultation, surgery, lab work, and your final fixed teeth (GST included).
It doesn’t matter whether we place 4, 5, or 6 implants — the cost stays the same.
Optional IV sedation is available for your comfort and billed separately.
Why Choose Hutt Dental Implant Centre?
We’re not a general dentist doing occasional implants. We focus exclusively on advanced implant treatments — including full-mouth restorations, All-on-X, and implant-supported dentures.
✅ All-in-one service — surgery, digital planning, in-house dental lab
✅ 3D smile simulations before you commit
✅ IV sedation for nervous patients
✅ Flexible payment options including Gem Visa and Afterpay
✅ Convenient Lower Hutt location, easy parking and access
When everything is done in one place, the result is better accuracy, fewer delays, and long-lasting success.
Book a Dental Implant Consultation
Whether you’re leaning toward All-on-4 or need a more tailored All-on-X full arch solution, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Get started with a consultation — in-person or online from anywhere in New Zealand.
📍 Hutt Dental Implant Centre
65 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt, Wellington
📞 Call us on 04 566 0012
🌐 Book online at huttdentalimplants.co.nz
