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A full-arch implant is one of the larger health investments most people make, and the provider you choose shapes how it turns out. A full-arch implant replaces every tooth in the upper or lower jaw with a fixed bridge anchored to four or more implants, and you may see it called All-on-4 or All-on-X. The seven questions below help you compare practices on what actually affects results. After them are five northern Utah practices to consider, starting with Stubbs Dental, which concentrates on full-arch treatment.
Which questions should you ask a full-arch implant provider?
1. Who places the implants and who makes the teeth?
Ask whether one team handles surgery, the final teeth, and follow-up, or whether you will be referred between offices. Ask how many full-arch cases the clinician completes each year, and request before-and-after photos of their own patients. Oral surgeons, periodontists, and prosthodontists complete formal residencies, while general dentists who place implants rely on continuing education. Either can work well; a clear answer is what matters.
2. What imaging will you use to plan my case?
The answer should include a cone-beam CT (CBCT) scan, a 3D X-ray that measures bone height and width and shows the nerves and sinuses. A plan built on flat 2D X-rays alone leaves more to guesswork.
3. What material are the final teeth made of?
Final full-arch teeth are usually acrylic over a metal framework or solid zirconia. Acrylic costs less and is easier to repair, but it wears and stains over time. Zirconia resists staining and wear, costs more, and can chip if the bite is not balanced. Ask how long you will wear temporary teeth before the final set.
4. What is included in the quoted price?
Ask for an itemized quote that states whether extractions, bone grafting, sedation, temporary teeth, the final prosthesis, and follow-up visits are covered. Full-arch treatment is often quoted in the range of $20,000 to $30,000 per arch, but totals vary with materials and complexity, so compare line items rather than bottom-line numbers.
5. What happens if something breaks or fails?
Ask what the warranty covers for the implants and the teeth separately, how long it lasts, and what conditions apply, such as keeping maintenance appointments.
6. What sedation options do you offer?
Full-arch surgery can take several hours. Options typically range from local anesthesia and nitrous oxide to IV sedation. Utah requires dentists who provide moderate or deeper sedation to hold an anesthesia permit through the Division of Professional Licensing, so ask who administers it and how you will be monitored.
7. What does aftercare look like?
Expect a soft-food diet for several weeks while the implants fuse with the bone. Long term, most patients return for professional maintenance every three to six months, and the bridge may be removed periodically for a deeper cleaning.
Where can you start comparing implant providers in northern Utah?
- Stubbs Dental
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of Utah
- Dr. Greg A. Roberts Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Implant & Restorative Dental Specialists
- Copper Hills Periodontics & Dental Implants
1. Stubbs Dental
Dr. David Stubbs, DDS, founded Stubbs Dental Implant Center in 2014 after earning his dental degree at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and completing post-graduate clinical training as a U.S. Navy officer. The practice concentrates on full-arch care, including All-on-X and zygomatic implants for patients with significant upper jaw bone loss. A board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon is part of the team.
Several of the questions above have direct answers here. Treatment planning uses 3D CBCT imaging, and the final teeth are made of zirconia, which eligible patients may receive in as little as 24 hours after implant placement. Nitrous oxide is included at no extra charge, other sedation options are available, and patients can choose from offices in Layton, Bountiful, Murray, and Lehi.
2. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of Utah
An oral surgery practice with an office in Bountiful.
3. Dr. Greg A. Roberts Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
An oral and maxillofacial surgery office in Murray.
4. Implant & Restorative Dental Specialists
A Layton practice focused on implant and restorative dentistry.
5. Copper Hills Periodontics & Dental Implants
A periodontal practice in Layton that also offers dental implants.
How do you make the final decision?
Bring these seven questions to every consultation and write down the answers, so you compare offices side by side instead of from memory. A provider who shows you your own scan, explains the plan in plain language, and puts the full cost in writing is giving you what you need to decide. Schedule consultations with two or three practices, then choose the team whose plan you understand and trust.
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