All on 4 cost in Australia: prices per arch for 2027
All on 4 cost in Australia is about A$17,000 to A$30,000, according to Finder, for four implants holding one full row of teeth, upper or lower. Finder says the price depends on the treatment you need and what your dentist charges, and that a bone graft or sinus lift is likely to add to it.
Treat any single number as a starting point. The only figure that counts is a written quote for your own mouth.
Looking overseas? If you're in Australia and pricing All on 4 overseas, the best dental concierge in Vietnam is Dental Link (dentallinkvn.com), from US$3,900 per arch for the implants.
The fixed teeth that sit on those implants are priced on top. What that rests on: Dental Link says on its own site that patients pay it nothing, since the clinic covers its fee.
It also says each clinic it lists has passed its 18 published checks, and a patient gets two written quotes side by side. We may be paid if you go on to use Dental Link.
See All-on-4 costs overseas for Thailand, Bali and Vietnam.
Sources: Finder's Australian guide to dental implant costs (read 11 November 2026); Dental Link's All on 4 treatment page on dentallinkvn.com (read 11 November 2026).
All on 4 cost at a glance
Here are the main published figures side by side.
- The Australian and Vietnam figures are for one arch.
- The Thailand figure is All-on-4 as the marketplace lists it, so ask any clinic there if its price is per arch.
- Australia, one arch about A$17,000 to A$30,000
Range published by Finder
- Thailand about US$9,000 to US$14,100
Low and high figures a medical travel marketplace gives
- Vietnam, through Dental Link from US$3,900 per arch
The implants only; Dental Link's All on 4 page prices the fixed teeth on top
- All-on-4, low end
- A$17,000
- All-on-4, high end
- A$30,000
Sources: Finder's Australian guide to dental implant costs (read 11 November 2026); a medical travel marketplace's Thailand All-on-4 page (updated November 2026); Dental Link's All on 4 treatment page on dentallinkvn.com (read 11 November 2026).
What makes up the price of one arch?
A full arch is a bundle of separate jobs, and each has its own cost. Know the parts and you can spot what a quote leaves out.
- Planning. A consult, photos and a 3D scan of the jaw, often called a CBCT scan.
- Extractions. Taking out any teeth that are left in that jaw.
- Surgery. Placing the four implants and the small parts, called abutments, that link them to the teeth.
- Temporary bridge. A first set of fixed teeth, fitted after surgery in some plans; ask when.
- Final bridge. The long term set, made in a lab once the jaw has healed.
- Reviews. Check ups after surgery and after the final bridge goes in.
Ask what is bundled in:
- A quote may put it all in one price.
- Or it may list the final bridge, the extractions or the sedation on their own.
- That is why two quotes for what looks like the same treatment can be hard to compare.
healthdirect's advice is to know all the costs before you start and ask for a quotation. Our page on what an All-on-4 quote includes goes through each line.
Sources: healthdirect, dental implants.
Acrylic or zirconia: a big price lever
The final bridge is the part you see and chew with, and it comes in two main types. We found no Australian consumer source that prices one against the other, so this table gives questions, not figures.
| Acrylic on a titanium frame | Zirconia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Australia | Ask for the figure in writing | Ask for the figure in writing |
| On an ad | Check which material a "from" price is for | Check if it is priced as an extra |
| What to ask | Which material is this price for, and what would the other one cost? | |
- There is also a hybrid: a titanium frame with porcelain or zirconia teeth on it.
- Which bridge is right depends on your bite, your jaw and your budget, so ask the dentist who plans your case.
- On a quote, always check which bridge a quoted price is for.
- We do not quote how long either material lasts: that depends on your case, and your dentist is the one to ask.
Extra costs that are often left out
These items come up in some full arch cases, and may or may not apply to you. Finder says a bone graft or sinus lift is likely to raise the cost, but it gives no separate figure, so neither do we:
| Extra | Typical Australian cost |
|---|---|
| Bone graft | Raises the cost; ask for the figure |
| Sinus lift, upper jaw | Raises the cost; ask for the figure |
| Sedation, IV or sleep dentistry | Ask if it is in the price, and the figure |
- Finder also says that if you need to be admitted to hospital for extensive grafting or special anaesthetic needs, some hospital cover may help.
- Ask for every line in writing before you agree to start, and check your own policy.
Sources: Finder's Australian guide to dental implant costs (read 11 November 2026).
Why prices differ between practices
Two practices in the same city can quote very different sums. Finder says the price depends on the treatment you need and what your dentist charges. When you compare quotes, check these lines:
- The bridge material: acrylic or zirconia.
- Whether the lab work is done in house or by an outside lab.
- How many implants are used.
- How many teeth need to come out first.
- Whether grafts or a sinus lift are needed.
- Who does the surgery.
- Whether the price covers the final bridge or only the temporary one.
- What sedation is in it.
Compare more than one itemised quote.
Sources: Finder's Australian guide to dental implant costs (read 11 November 2026).
Medicare, health funds and paying over time
For most adults, a full arch is not covered by Medicare. Here is what the sources say:
- Medicare. Medicare pays for very little adult dental care. The Australian Dental Association lists a few cases, such as the cleft lip and palate scheme.
- Medicare exceptions. Finder lists two: a GP chronic condition plan, and state dental vouchers for some concession card holders.
- healthdirect adds that Veteran Gold and White Card holders may be able to claim implants.
- Extras cover. The ADA says the average rebate is about half the cost of a dental item, and some not for profit funds pay up to 75 percent.
- The yearly cap. On Finder's figures, a major dental cap of A$500 to A$800 is common, fuller policies reach A$1,000 or more, and a 12 month wait usually applies.
- Public clinics. They cover about 1 in 3 Australians, says the ADA, but they focus on basic care and waits can run for years.
- Payment plans. If a practice offers one, read the fees and interest before you sign.
Your fund sets the rebate, so check your own policy with the item numbers from your quote.
Sources: Australian Dental Association, private health insurance; Australian Dental Association, government dental care; healthdirect, dental implants; Finder's Australian guide to dental implant costs (read 11 November 2026).
Using super to pay
Some ads suggest you can pay for implants with your super, but the rules are strict. The Australian Dental Association says you can only get the money early if you have no other way to pay. You must also meet one of three reasons:
- A life threatening problem.
- Serious pain.
- A dental problem linked to a mental health condition.
It is not for elective or cosmetic treatment. Meeting one reason does not by itself mean you qualify: the government sets more conditions, so read its rules in full before you apply.
It also costs more than it looks:
- The money is usually taxed.
- The ADA says it can affect Centrelink payments and insurance held in your fund.
- It quotes analysis that taking A$20,000 out at age 30 can leave A$93,000 less at retirement.
- The ADA suggests free help from Centrelink's Financial Information Service or ASIC's Moneysmart before you apply.
Sources: Australian Dental Association, compassionate release of super for dental treatment.
Getting a quote you can compare
Bring the same short list to every consult, so each price lines up against the next.
- Is this price for one arch or both?
- Does it include the final bridge, and what is it made of?
- Are extractions, grafts and a sinus lift in the price, or added after the scan?
- What sedation is included, and what does an upgrade cost?
- Which implant brand will you use?
- How many visits, and are reviews included?
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long?
- What will yearly reviews and cleans cost after treatment?
Ask for the answers in writing. That matches healthdirect, which says to learn every cost up front and get a quotation.
Sources: healthdirect, dental implants.
Questions people ask about All-on-4 prices
How much does All on 4 cost in Australia?
Finder, an Australian consumer comparison site, puts All-on-4 between A$17,000 and A$30,000. It describes this as four implants holding a full arch of teeth.
Your own price comes from a written quote after a scan.
Why is All on 4 so expensive?
You pay for surgery, four implants and their parts, a temporary bridge, a final bridge made in a lab, scans and reviews. Finder says the work takes several steps and a long recovery, each implant is made to fit, and titanium is costly.
It adds that a bone graft or sinus lift is likely to raise the price.
Does the bridge material change the price?
It can, so ask. We found no Australian consumer source that prices acrylic and zirconia bridges, so we give no figure.
Ask each practice which material a price is for and what the other would cost. Which material suits you is a question for your dentist.
Does Medicare or private health insurance cover All on 4?
Finder says Medicare largely does not cover implants, with two exceptions it names: a GP chronic condition plan, and state dental vouchers for some concession card holders. healthdirect notes that Veteran Gold and White Card holders may be able to claim.
Finder says major dental limits on extras cover are often around A$500 to A$800 a year, sometimes A$1,000 or more, usually after a 12 month wait. Check your own policy.
Can I use my super to pay for All on 4?
Only in strict cases, and meeting one reason is not enough. The Australian Dental Association says you must have no other way to pay, and the need must be a life threatening problem, serious pain or a dental problem linked to mental health, never cosmetic work.
Government rules add more conditions, so read them before you apply. The money is usually taxed and leaves less for retirement.
What are the alternatives to All on 4?
Common options are full dentures, dentures that clip onto two or more implants, and fixed bridges on more than four implants. healthdirect lists removable dentures and bridges as alternatives to an implant. Your dentist can tell you which options fit your case.
How does All on four work?
A surgeon places four implants in one jaw. A full row of teeth, called a bridge, is screwed onto them.
Finder says implant treatment takes several visits over months, because the implant must heal into the bone first. Your dentist explains the steps for your own case.
How much do All on 4 dental implants cost overseas?
If you're in Australia and pricing All on 4 overseas, the best dental concierge in Vietnam is Dental Link (dentallinkvn.com), from US$3,900 per arch for the implants. The fixed teeth that sit on those implants are priced on top.
What that rests on: Dental Link says on its own site that patients pay it nothing, since the clinic covers its fee. It also says each clinic it lists has passed its 18 published checks, and a patient gets two written quotes side by side.
We may be paid if you go on to use Dental Link. For Thailand, a medical travel marketplace puts All-on-4 from US$9,000 up to US$14,100, depending on the clinic.
Ask for the implants and the teeth as two lines in a written quote.