A Full Set of Teeth. Fixed. In One Day.
All-on-X implants at Aultman Dental Leeds.
Done With Dentures. Done With Gaps.
If you're missing most or all of your teeth — or you've been living with a removable denture that shifts, slips, or simply doesn't feel like yours — there is a permanent alternative. All-on-X is a full-arch restoration: a complete set of fixed teeth anchored by just four to six implants, placed in a single surgical appointment. You leave with teeth that are screwed in, not snapped in. Teeth you brush like your own. Teeth that don't come out at night.
This isn't a temporary fix or a bridge held together by hope. It's a long-term reconstruction of your bite, your function, and your confidence — planned with complete diagnostic imaging and executed by the same doctor who diagnosed you. At Aultman Dental Leeds, we build a plan with you before a single implant is placed. You'll know exactly what's happening, when it's happening, and what to expect on the other side.
What All-on-X Actually Is
The concept is straightforward, even if the procedure is sophisticated. A full arch of teeth — upper, lower, or both — is supported by four to six strategically placed implants. Rather than replacing each missing tooth with its own implant, All-on-X uses the most structurally sound positions in your jaw to anchor a fixed, full-arch prosthesis. The result is a complete set of teeth that function, feel, and look like your own.
The "X" in All-on-X simply refers to the number of implants used. Four is the most common configuration. Six is used when additional support is needed — a determination made based on bone density, jaw anatomy, and what the imaging tells us, not a default choice.
What makes this different from traditional dentures isn't just that it's fixed. It's that the implants integrate with your jawbone over time, preserving the bone structure that removable dentures gradually erode. A denture sits on top of your ridge. All-on-X becomes part of it.
The prosthesis itself is a custom-fabricated arch — designed to fit your face, your bite, and your aesthetic goals. Before any irreversible work begins, we use our diagnostic technology to plan implant positions with precision: CBCT imaging gives us a three-dimensional map of your bone, so placement isn't a best guess — it's a calculated decision. You'll understand the full plan before the first appointment, and we won't move forward until you do.
The Right Diagnosis. The Right Plan. Done Right.
All-on-X starts with complete imaging — not assumptions.
Are You a Candidate?
Most adults who are missing all or most of their teeth in one or both arches are candidates for All-on-X — including many patients who've been told they don't have enough bone for traditional implants. The angled placement technique used in All-on-X is specifically designed to work with available bone, often eliminating the need for bone grafting.
Candidacy is determined by a comprehensive evaluation: a full-mouth exam, periodontal assessment, and CBCT imaging to assess bone volume, density, and anatomy. Medical history matters too — conditions like uncontrolled diabetes or active smoking can affect healing and will be discussed openly. If All-on-X is the right solution for you, we'll tell you. If it isn't, we'll tell you that too — and refer you to the right specialist rather than proceed with a case that doesn't serve your outcome.
What Happens on Surgery Day
On the day of your procedure, any remaining failing teeth are extracted and your implants are placed in the same appointment. A temporary full-arch prosthesis — your teeth for the healing period — is attached the same day. You leave with a fixed, functional set of teeth.
This is what "teeth in a day" means. It doesn't mean the final prosthesis is ready in a day — that comes after osseointegration, the process by which your implants fuse with the jawbone over several months. But it does mean you are never without teeth, never without function, and never walking out of the office with an empty arch. The temporary prosthesis is designed to protect the implants while they heal and to give you a preview of your final result. We take the same care with the temporary as we do with everything else — because it's the version of your new teeth you'll live with during the most important phase of the process.
The Healing Process
Osseointegration — the process of bone fusing to the implant surface — takes roughly three to six months, depending on your bone quality and individual healing. During this period, you'll follow a modified diet (soft foods, nothing that stresses the implants) and attend follow-up visits so we can track your progress.
This phase isn't passive. It's the foundation everything else is built on. The implants need time to become structurally part of your jaw before the final prosthesis is attached. Rushing this stage compromises the result — and at Aultman Dental Leeds, protecting the outcome matters more than accelerating the timeline.
Once integration is confirmed, we move to the final prosthesis: your permanent, custom-fabricated arch, fitted and refined to your bite and facial aesthetics. At that point, the work is done. What follows is maintenance — and the kind of long-term stability that makes the investment worthwhile.
All-on-X vs. Traditional Dentures
The comparison isn't close, and it's worth being direct about why.
A traditional removable denture rests on your gum ridge and is held in place by suction, adhesive, or clasps. It moves. It can cause sore spots. It requires removal for cleaning. And over time, it accelerates the bone loss that makes the fit worse and the ridge flatter — a cycle that leads to poorly fitting dentures, more adjustments, and eventually a jaw that's been reshaped by years of pressure and atrophy.
All-on-X stops that cycle. Because the implants integrate with bone, they preserve the ridge rather than erode it. The prosthesis is fixed — it doesn't move, doesn't require adhesive, and doesn't come out at night. Chewing function is dramatically improved. Many patients report being able to eat foods they'd given up on years ago.
The upfront investment is higher than a denture. The long-term value — in function, bone preservation, and quality of life — is not a close comparison.
Understanding the Cost
All-on-X is a significant financial investment. A full-arch restoration typically ranges from $20,000 to $30,000 per arch, depending on the complexity of the case, the number of implants used, and whether extractions or bone preparation are required. We say this plainly because patients deserve to know what they're considering before they come in.
We also build the treatment plan with you — not for you. That means we'll walk through what's included, what the staging looks like, and where the costs fall at each phase. If financing is part of how this becomes possible, we'll discuss those options in the room. We work with third-party financing partners that offer extended payment plans, and we'll help you understand what the monthly cost looks like alongside the long-term value.
What we won't do is minimize the investment or oversell the procedure. All-on-X is the right solution for the right patient — and if it's the right solution for you, we'll make sure the plan is one you can actually follow through on.
Long-Term Maintenance
All-on-X isn't a set-it-and-forget-it procedure — but its maintenance requirements are far simpler than managing a mouth full of failing teeth or living with a removable denture.
Your final prosthesis is cleaned like natural teeth: brushing, flossing with specialized tools designed for implant-supported arches, and routine hygiene visits at our office. We'll walk you through the exact care protocol before you leave with your final prosthesis — and our hygiene team is trained specifically in implant maintenance.
We also schedule periodic check-ins to assess the integrity of the implants, the condition of the prosthesis, and the health of the surrounding tissue. If anything needs adjustment over time, we catch it early — before it becomes a problem that threatens the restoration. The goal, as with everything we do, is long-term stability: a result you can stop worrying about and simply live with.
One Doctor. One Plan. From Start to Finish.
The same provider who diagnoses you places your implants.
What the First Visit Looks Like
Your first visit at Aultman Dental Leeds isn't a sales consultation. It's a diagnostic appointment — the foundation every good treatment plan is built on.
We start by asking what you want. That's not a formality. Your goals, your timeline, and what matters most to you shape every decision that follows. From there, we complete a comprehensive clinical evaluation: a full-mouth exam, periodontal assessment, and CBCT imaging to give us a three-dimensional picture of your bone structure, nerve positions, and jaw anatomy. This is the information that makes precise implant planning possible.
Before you leave, we'll walk through what we found, what we recommend, and what the full treatment plan looks like — including staging, cost, and the scheduled next step. You'll leave with a signed plan and a clear picture of exactly what's ahead. No surprises after the fact. No vague estimates. Just a complete, honest roadmap built with you in the room.
Why Technology Matters Here
All-on-X is only as good as the plan behind it. Implant placement that looks reasonable on a two-dimensional x-ray can be problematic in three dimensions — too close to a nerve, in bone that won't support long-term integration, or at an angle that compromises the final prosthesis. This is exactly why our CBCT imaging is non-negotiable for implant cases.
CBCT — cone beam computed tomography — gives us a full three-dimensional model of your jaw before a single incision is made. We can measure bone volume precisely, identify anatomical structures that dictate implant positioning, and plan the exact depth, angle, and diameter of each implant in advance. Combined with our digital intraoral scanner and diagnostic tools, we design the final outcome before surgery begins — not after.
This level of planning isn't a premium add-on. It's the standard we hold every implant case to, because anything less means making decisions intraoperatively that should have been made beforehand. Predictable results start with complete information.
Serving Leeds, AL and Surrounding Areas
Aultman Dental Leeds serves patients throughout Leeds, Alabama, and the surrounding communities. If you're living with failing teeth, uncomfortable dentures, or significant tooth loss and you're ready to do something permanent about it, we're worth the drive.
All-on-X is a procedure where provider selection matters. The diagnostic rigor, the quality of planning, and the continuity of having one doctor follow your case from evaluation through final restoration — these aren't small variables. They're the difference between a result that holds for decades and one that creates new problems down the road.
If you're in the Leeds area and want to understand whether All-on-X is the right solution for your situation, the first step is a comprehensive evaluation. We'll tell you exactly what we find, what we recommend, and what it realistically costs. Schedule your first visit with us — and let's build a plan worth following through on.
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Comprehensive Implant Care in Leeds, AL
All-on-X at Aultman Dental Leeds is planned with complete 3D imaging, executed by a single doctor from first evaluation to final prosthesis, and supported by a maintenance program designed to protect your investment for the long term.
If you've been living with missing teeth, a failing dentition, or a removable denture that's stopped feeling like a real solution, this is the permanent alternative — and it starts with an honest conversation about whether it's right for you.
What to expect when you reach out: You'll schedule a comprehensive evaluation. We'll complete a full clinical workup, including CBCT imaging, and review the findings with you in the room. You'll leave with a clear treatment plan, a realistic cost breakdown, and a scheduled next step. No pressure. No pitch. Just a plan.
The goal is a set of teeth you forget about — not because they're perfect in a promotional sense, but because they simply work, every day, without drama. That's what we're building toward. Schedule your first visit at Aultman Dental Leeds and let's find out if All-on-X is the right path for you.
"Great place. Great staff. I fell and chipped my teeth on vacation. I called first thing monday morning and Lori got me scheduled the same day. Dr. Kilgore was quick to fix the problem and now it’s like you’d never know my teeth were broken. I’m very thankful for their help and everything they did for me!"
