If you are missing all of your teeth in one or both jaws, or facing a future where remaining teeth cannot be saved, All-on-6 dental implants are the most predictable, longest-lasting, and most natural-feeling full-arch tooth replacement modern dentistry offers. This guide covers what All-on-6 is, how Dr. Mozner’s same-day-teeth protocol works at our Syosset office, how All-on-6 compares with All-on-4 and traditional dentures, recovery week by week, and what All-on-6 costs on Long Island.
All-on-6 at Creative Dental of Syosset by the Numbers
Full-arch implant treatment at our Syosset office is led by Dr. Timur Mozner, DDS, a 28+ year practicing dentist, NYU Dental School clinical supervising faculty member since 2020, and three-time America’s Best Dentist (2015, 2017, 2021).
- 20 to 30 All-on-6 full-arch cases completed in-house at Creative Dental of Syosset
- 3,000+ total implants placed across single-tooth, multi-tooth, and full-arch cases over Dr. Mozner’s career
- 96% individual implant success rate, consistent with peer-reviewed literature
- Same-day temporary bridge: most patients leave on day one with a working set of teeth
- Permanent bridge delivered at 3 to 4 months, after full osseointegration
- Atraumatic surgical technique using cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging and modern minimally-invasive instrumentation
- Bone and membrane grafting certified through NOBEL (2008), so patients with moderate bone loss can still qualify
- Boutique single-doctor practice means the same dentist places your implants, designs your bridge, and follows you for life
Quote from Dr. Mozner on the same-day protocol: “They are based on immediate implant placement and immediate temporary bridge fabrication. So the patient can walk out of the office with teeth that will ensure that the patient will not be without it and he can eat right away. It will dramatically change the life of a patient in terms of smile, in terms of self-esteem, and in terms of functional eating.”
What Are All-on-6 Dental Implants?
All-on-6 is a full-arch tooth replacement protocol that uses six titanium implants strategically placed into the jawbone to anchor a permanent fixed bridge of replacement teeth. The six implants act as artificial roots, distributing biting force across the arch the way natural teeth do. Once the bone has fused with the implants in a process called osseointegration, a custom-fabricated zirconia or porcelain bridge is permanently screwed onto the implants, restoring the full arch with teeth that look, feel, and function like the originals.
Unlike traditional removable dentures that rest on the gums and can slip during eating or speaking, an All-on-6 bridge is permanently fixed. There are no adhesives, no nightly soaking, no food restrictions, and no jawbone deterioration over time, because the implants stimulate the bone the way natural tooth roots do.
All-on-6 vs All-on-4 vs Traditional Dentures: Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | All-on-6 | All-on-4 | Traditional Dentures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implants per arch | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Retention | Permanently fixed (screw-retained) | Permanently fixed (screw-retained) | Removable, adhesive-dependent |
| Bone preservation | Excellent (6 stimulation points) | Very good (4 stimulation points) | None, ongoing bone loss over years |
| Bite force capacity | Up to ~250 PSI, near natural-tooth capacity | ~150 to 200 PSI | ~50 PSI, significantly reduced chewing |
| Stress distribution | More even across the arch (per 3D FEA studies) | Concentrated on 4 implants, more cantilever load | N/A, no implants |
| Bone-density requirement | Moderate to good (some grafting often acceptable) | Often used in cases with greater atrophy | No bone requirement |
| Same-day teeth | YES (same-day temporary bridge) | YES (immediate-load full arch) | N/A |
| Typical lifespan | 20+ years (often a lifetime) | 20+ years | 5 to 10 years (re-line / re-make) |
| Long Island metro cost (per arch) | $30,000 to $40,000 | $20,000 to $30,000 | $1,500 to $4,000 |
| In-house at Creative Dental | YES, full surgical and restorative scope | Coordinated with partner specialist for surgical placement | YES, traditional and implant-supported overdenture |
For a deeper comparison of single-tooth implants and the full implants service overview, see our companion guide: Dental Implants in Syosset.
Are You a Good Candidate for All-on-6 Dental Implants?
Most adults missing all or most of their teeth in one arch are strong candidates for All-on-6. Dr. Mozner evaluates clinical and medical factors in detail at consultation. You may be a strong candidate if you:
- Are missing all or nearly all teeth in one arch (upper jaw, lower jaw, or both)
- Are currently wearing dentures and want a fixed solution that does not slip or click
- Have moderate to good jawbone density, or are open to bone grafting if density is borderline
- Have healthy gums or are willing to complete periodontal treatment first
- Are in good general health, with chronic conditions like diabetes well-controlled
- Do not currently smoke, or are willing to stop (smoking is the strongest modifiable risk factor for implant failure)
- Are not currently on high-dose IV bisphosphonates (oral bisphosphonates for osteoporosis are usually fine; IV bisphosphonates for cancer significantly raise the risk of osteonecrosis)
- Are committed to the maintenance routine: daily home care plus a 3 to 6 month hygiene schedule
If you have moderate bone loss, Dr. Mozner is certified in bone and membrane grafting through NOBEL (2008) and routinely rebuilds ridge volume in-house before implant placement. If atrophy is severe, alternative protocols may be discussed at consultation.
The All-on-6 Procedure at Creative Dental of Syosset, Step by Step
An All-on-6 case at our Syosset office unfolds across roughly 4 visits over 3 to 4 months. Here is exactly what happens at each stage:
Stage 1: Comprehensive Consultation and 3D Imaging (1 visit, 60 to 90 minutes)
Dr. Mozner reviews your medical and dental history, performs a clinical exam, takes a CBCT (cone-beam CT) scan of your jaw, evaluates bone density and the position of major nerves and the sinus floor, and develops your treatment plan. You leave with a written, itemized treatment plan that lists every cost (surgical, prosthesis, sedation, any grafting) so there are no billing surprises later.
Stage 2: Surgical Placement and Same-Day Temporary Bridge (1 visit, 3 to 5 hours)
Surgery is performed in-office under local anesthesia with optional nitrous oxide sedation for anxiety. Any remaining failing teeth in the arch are extracted, six titanium implants are placed using CT-guided atraumatic technique, and an immediate temporary fixed bridge is screwed onto the implants the same day. You leave the office on day one with a complete working set of teeth on that arch.
Quote from Dr. Mozner on the day-one bridge: “It will ensure the tissue healing the right way since the temporary bridge is constructed on that same day. It will ensure the patient will have less pain. And it will dramatically change the life of a patient in terms of smile, in terms of self-esteem, and in terms of functional eating majorly. Proper mastication and eating and chewing food the right way will impact the overall health successfully.”
Stage 3: Osseointegration / Healing Phase (3 to 4 months at home)
The implants fuse with surrounding bone over 3 to 4 months. During this time, you wear the same-day temporary bridge, eat a soft-to-firm diet, follow specific home-care instructions, and attend follow-ups at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months so Dr. Mozner can confirm healing.
Stage 4: Permanent Zirconia Bridge Delivery (1 to 2 visits, 4 to 6 weeks total)
Once osseointegration is confirmed, a digital impression of your bite is taken with our Dexis intraoral scanner. The permanent bridge is custom-fabricated by our external laboratory in zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-zirconia, then seated and adjusted at the final appointment. The temporary bridge is removed and the permanent bridge is screwed into place. You can eat normally the same day.
Day-by-Day Recovery Timeline for All-on-6
Most patients are surprised at how mild All-on-6 recovery is when surgery is performed atraumatically. Typical recovery looks like:
- Day 1 (surgery day): Mild swelling, oozing for the first 6 to 12 hours, soft diet, ice packs every 20 minutes for the first 24 hours, prescribed antibiotics, ibuprofen as needed for discomfort.
- Days 2 to 3: Peak swelling. Continue ice packs and soft diet (yogurt, soup, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, smoothies). Most patients describe discomfort as similar to a wisdom-tooth extraction, manageable with over-the-counter ibuprofen.
- Days 3 to 7: Swelling and bruising subside. Begin transitioning to a slightly firmer diet (soft pasta, well-cooked vegetables, soft fish). Avoid the surgical area when chewing.
- Week 2: Suture removal at 1 to 2 weeks. Most patients return to normal social and work routines. Continue avoiding hard, crunchy, or sticky foods on the surgical arch.
- Weeks 2 to 4: Tissue healing largely complete. You will likely forget you have implants in place much of the day. Continue gentle home care with the techniques Dr. Mozner demonstrates.
- Months 1 to 3: Silent osseointegration phase. Implants fuse to the bone painlessly. Maintain soft-to-medium-firm diet on the temporary bridge. Avoid hard foods (ice, hard candy, raw carrots, almonds) until the permanent bridge is delivered.
- Months 3 to 4: Final permanent bridge delivered. Full normal diet resumes within days.
Dental Implant Cost on Long Island for All-on-6
Full-arch All-on-6 treatment at Creative Dental of Syosset costs $30,000 to $40,000 per arch, all-inclusive of:
- The 6 titanium implants and abutments
- Necessary extractions of failing teeth in the arch
- Atraumatic surgical placement using CBCT guidance
- The same-day temporary fixed bridge delivered on day one
- The permanent zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-zirconia bridge delivered at 3 to 4 months
- All follow-up visits across the treatment timeline
Final pricing within that range depends on:
- Bone graft volume needed (single-site graft is included; major ridge augmentation may add cost)
- Sinus lift requirement for upper-arch cases (typically $1,500 to $3,000 if needed)
- Permanent bridge material (porcelain-fused-to-zirconia vs full zirconia at the upper end of the range)
- Sedation choice (local plus nitrous is included; deeper sedation referred to anesthesia partner)
For full-mouth (both arches) the total typically runs $55,000 to $75,000. According to ADA Health Policy Institute fee surveys and AAID educational materials, the Long Island and New York metro range for All-on-6 is generally $30,000 to $45,000 per arch, which is consistent with our pricing.
Insurance and Financing for All-on-6
Full-arch implant treatment is a significant investment and most insurance plans treat it as such, with substantial variation:
- PPO dental insurance: Many PPO plans cover the extractions, prosthesis (denture), and crown/bridge components up to the annual maximum (typically $1,500 to $3,000 per year). The implant portion is often classified as not covered, but supporting components frequently are.
- Medical insurance: In rare cases (cancer reconstruction, traumatic injury, congenital defect), medical insurance may pre-authorize portions of the treatment.
- Medicare: Original Medicare does not cover All-on-6. Some Medicare Advantage plans cover limited dental.
- Medicaid: Coverage in New York is generally limited to medically-necessary cases.
- HMO insurance: Creative Dental of Syosset does not accept HMO plans. We are a PPO and out-of-network friendly office.
- CareCredit: 0 percent and extended-term financing options are available so the All-on-6 total can be spread across 12 to 60 months.
Risks and How They Are Mitigated
All surgical procedures carry some risk. With modern protocols and good case selection, All-on-6 is highly predictable. The most relevant considerations:
- Implant failure (peri-implantitis): Inflammation around an implant similar to gum disease. Per AAID and peer-reviewed literature, individual implant survival rates exceed 95 percent at 10 years in non-smokers with good home care. Mitigation: regular hygiene visits, daily home care with water flosser, address bruxism with nightguard, do not smoke.
- Smoking impact: Smokers have approximately twice the implant failure rate of non-smokers. Mitigation: stop smoking before surgery and during osseointegration.
- Occlusal overload: Heavy clenching or grinding can stress implants and bridges. Mitigation: nightguard for bruxers, occlusal adjustments at follow-up visits.
- Bone graft non-integration: Grafted bone occasionally fails to consolidate fully. Mitigation: high-quality bioadaptable graft material, good patient compliance, careful site preparation.
- Sinus complications (upper arch only): Rare with experienced operators using CBCT guidance. Mitigation: CBCT-planned approach, sinus lift when indicated.
- Nerve injury (lower arch): Very rare with CBCT-guided placement. Mitigation: 3D imaging maps the inferior alveolar nerve precisely before any drilling.
How Long Do All-on-6 Implants Last?
With proper care and routine professional maintenance, All-on-6 implants are designed to last decades and often a lifetime. The titanium implant posts themselves have a 95 percent or greater 10-year survival rate in healthy non-smokers per published implant survival data. The permanent bridge restoration on top of the implants typically lasts 15 to 20+ years before any restorative work may be needed; the implants themselves remain in place even when a bridge is replaced.
Per Dr. Mozner: “They last 10 years to infinity depending upon smoking and complicated medical conditions.”
Aftercare and Long-Term Maintenance
Caring for All-on-6 implants is straightforward but does require commitment to the same hygiene principles as natural teeth:
- Brushing: Twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush, paying attention to the gumline where the bridge meets the gum.
- Water flosser: Daily use cleans under the bridge where regular floss cannot reach. This is the single most important home-care tool for All-on-6 maintenance.
- Interdental brushes: Small brushes designed to clean between implants and around the screw access holes.
- Hygiene visits: Every 3 to 6 months with our hygienist, where ultrasonic scaling cleans around the implant collars. See our companion guide on prophylactic dental cleanings.
- Annual radiographic check: Bitewing or panoramic x-rays once a year monitor bone level around each implant.
- Nightguard if you grind: Patients with bruxism wear a custom nightguard to protect the bridge and implants from overload.
- No smoking: Smoking is the strongest modifiable risk factor for late implant failure.
Frequently Asked Questions about All-on-6 Dental Implants
What are All-on-6 dental implants?
All-on-6 is a full-arch tooth replacement protocol that uses six titanium implants placed into the jawbone to anchor a permanent fixed bridge of replacement teeth. The implants act as artificial roots, distributing biting force across the arch and stimulating the bone the way natural teeth do, which prevents the jawbone deterioration that occurs under traditional dentures.
How is All-on-6 different from All-on-4?
Both protocols replace all teeth in one arch with a fixed bridge anchored on multiple implants. All-on-4 uses 4 implants per arch and is often delivered with immediate-load same-day teeth. All-on-6 uses 6 implants per arch and is Dr. Mozner’s preferred in-house protocol at Creative Dental of Syosset, with a same-day temporary bridge and a permanent bridge at 3 to 4 months. More implants per arch generally means greater long-term stability, better bite-force distribution, and lower stress on each individual implant.
Is the All-on-6 procedure painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with optional nitrous oxide sedation. Most patients describe day-one discomfort as similar to a wisdom tooth extraction, manageable with over-the-counter ibuprofen for the first 2 to 3 days. Dr. Mozner uses atraumatic CT-guided surgical technique, which minimizes tissue manipulation and significantly reduces post-operative discomfort.
How much does All-on-6 cost on Long Island?
All-on-6 at Creative Dental of Syosset costs $30,000 to $40,000 per arch, all-inclusive of the 6 implants, abutments, extractions, atraumatic surgical placement, same-day temporary bridge, and permanent zirconia bridge at 3 to 4 months. Final pricing within that range depends on bone-graft volume, sinus-lift requirement, and prosthesis material.
Will my insurance cover All-on-6 implants?
Most PPO dental plans cover the extractions, prosthesis components, and bridge portions of All-on-6 up to the annual maximum (typically $1,500 to $3,000 per year). The implant placement itself is often classified as not covered. Medicare does not cover All-on-6. Creative Dental of Syosset does not accept HMO plans but accepts all major PPO and offers CareCredit financing.
How long does All-on-6 surgery take?
Surgery itself takes 3 to 5 hours, including extractions of any failing teeth, placement of the six implants, suturing, and seating the same-day temporary bridge. Most patients are home by mid-afternoon if surgery starts in the morning.
What can I eat during recovery?
For the first 7 days, stick to soft foods: yogurt, soup, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, smoothies, well-cooked oatmeal. Avoid the surgical area when chewing. Days 7 to 14 you can transition to soft pasta, well-cooked vegetables, soft fish, ground meat. Avoid hard, crunchy, or sticky foods (ice, hard candy, raw carrots, almonds, gum, caramel) on the surgical arch until the permanent bridge is delivered at 3 to 4 months.
How long do All-on-6 implants last?
With proper care, All-on-6 implants typically last 20 years or more, often a lifetime. Per Dr. Mozner: “They last 10 years to infinity depending upon smoking and complicated medical conditions.” The implants themselves are designed to last decades; the permanent bridge restoration on top of them typically lasts 15 to 20+ years before any work may be needed.
Can smokers get All-on-6 implants?
Smokers have approximately twice the implant failure rate of non-smokers, so we strongly recommend stopping before surgery and during the 3 to 4 month osseointegration period. Many of our patients use the procedure as the motivator that finally helps them quit. Dr. Mozner reviews smoking status, history, and a realistic cessation plan at consultation.
Will All-on-6 implants set off airport metal detectors?
No. The titanium implants and zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-zirconia bridges are non-magnetic and do not trigger airport metal detectors or millimeter-wave body scanners. They will not show up on routine TSA screening.
What is the success rate of All-on-6 implants?
Individual implant survival rates exceed 95 percent at 10 years in healthy non-smokers per AAID and peer-reviewed implant literature. Full-arch case success rates are similarly high when good case selection, atraumatic surgical technique, and patient compliance with home care and hygiene visits are in place. Dr. Mozner’s career success rate is 96 percent across his 3,000+ implant placements.
Do you place All-on-6 implants in-house at Creative Dental?
Yes. Dr. Mozner places All-on-6 cases in-house at our Syosset office, including the surgical placement, same-day temporary bridge, healing follow-ups, and permanent bridge delivery. For immediate-load All-on-4 protocols, Dr. Mozner coordinates surgical placement with a partner specialist and personally manages consultation, restorative phase, and long-term care.
All-on-6 Dental Implants in the Syosset, Oyster Bay, and Long Island Area
Patients visit Creative Dental of Syosset for All-on-6 consultations and full-arch surgical placement from across Nassau County and the broader Long Island North Shore. Our office at 34 S Oyster Bay Rd is centrally located between Syosset and Oyster Bay village, with easy access from:
- Syosset (11791)
- Oyster Bay (11771)
- Woodbury (11797)
- Plainview (11803)
- Jericho (11753)
- Hicksville (11801)
- Bethpage (11714)
- Old Bethpage (11804)
- Cold Spring Harbor (11724)
- Massapequa (11758)
- Greenvale (11548)
- Glen Head (11545)
- Glen Cove (11542)
- Locust Valley (11560)
Most patients reach our office in 10 to 25 minutes from any of these neighborhoods. We accept all major PPO dental plans and offer CareCredit financing.
Schedule Your All-on-6 Consultation Today
Creative Dental of Syosset
34 S Oyster Bay Rd, Syosset, NY 11791
Phone: (516) 921-3290
Hours: Mon and Wed 10 AM to 6 PM, Tue and Thu 9 AM to 6:30 PM, Fri 10 AM to 3 PM, Sat 9 AM to 3 PM
Your All-on-6 consultation includes a CBCT scan, candidacy evaluation, and a written itemized treatment plan with all costs disclosed before any work begins. Schedule your consultation online or call to start your full-arch evaluation at Creative Dental of Syosset.
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