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8038 Rochester Rd. Gasport NY
Full-arch dental implants replace an entire arch of missing or failing teeth with a fixed, permanent prosthesis anchored on titanium implant posts. At Dentistry by Dr. Kaplansky in Gasport, NY, full-arch restoration is delivered through the TeethNow zirconia system — pre-designed healing teeth placed the day after surgery, with permanent zirconia teeth seated at 4–5 months. Dr. Kaplansky is ZAGA-certified, one of only 11 zygomatic implant specialists in the United States, and the only one serving the Buffalo-Niagara region.
Dr. Igor Kaplansky, DDS — Diplomate ABOI/ID, Fellow AAID/FICOI/FAGD, ZAGA Center Certified
"All-on-4" is a generic dental marketing term — it describes a technique in which four implants support a full arch of replacement teeth. The term was popularized by Nobel Biocare and is now used loosely by many providers to describe any full-arch implant system, regardless of materials or protocol.
TeethNow is Dr. Kaplansky's implementation of the full-arch concept — with zirconia as the final prosthetic material and a pre-designed digital workflow that distinguishes it from the chairside-acrylic approach common at "teeth in a day" chain providers. Standard All-on-4 delivers a result. TeethNow delivers a specific quality of result, using specific materials, with a specific CBCT-driven protocol overseen by one surgeon at every visit.
Your consultation includes a CBCT scan. Dr. Kaplansky reviews the three-dimensional anatomy of your jaw, bone structure, and sinus positions. The digital design of the healing prosthesis begins at this stage — before surgery is scheduled.
Four or more implants are placed under local anesthesia. IV sedation is available for patients who prefer to be unaware during the procedure. For patients with severe upper-jaw bone loss, zygomatic implants may be incorporated — anchoring in the cheekbone where standard implants cannot engage.
The pre-designed healing prosthesis is seated the day after surgery. These are provisional teeth — not the final restoration — but they are pre-fitted, functional, and aesthetic. You leave with teeth that were designed for your anatomy.
Once osseointegration is confirmed — typically 4–5 months after surgery — the permanent zirconia restoration is placed. This is the final result: ceramic, strong, stain-resistant, designed for decades of use.
Acrylic full-arch prosthetics are common across the industry. They are also the most cost-sensitive choice in the market. Acrylic stains, chips, and requires more maintenance over the years that follow. Zirconia is a ceramic material used in premium dental crowns and is the durability standard for long-term full-arch restorations — not a plastic polymer compromise.
TeethNow uses zirconia for the permanent prosthesis — not as a premium upgrade, but as the standard of care at this practice. Many chain providers default to acrylic for the final prosthesis in their "teeth in a day" systems and only offer zirconia at additional cost.
| Factor | Zirconia (TeethNow) | Acrylic (Common at Chains) |
|---|---|---|
| Material class | Ceramic — same as premium crowns | Plastic polymer |
| Staining over time | Resistant | Stains with coffee, tea, and foods |
| Chipping risk | Low | Higher — especially at tooth edges |
| Longevity | Decades with normal care | Requires more frequent replacement or repair |
| Cost tier | Standard at this practice | Lower upfront — often an upgrade elsewhere |
"All-on-4" is a generic industry term describing a technique where four implants support a full arch. TeethNow is Dr. Kaplansky's implementation of the full-arch concept — using digital pre-planning from CBCT imaging, healing teeth placed the day after surgery (not a same-day denture), and permanent zirconia as the final prosthetic material. The core implant technique overlaps; the approach, materials, and experience differ significantly.
At Dentistry by Dr. Kaplansky, healing teeth are placed the day after surgery. The permanent zirconia restoration is delivered at 4–5 months, once osseointegration is confirmed. Many chain providers quote 6–12 months for the same journey.
Many patients have sufficient bone for standard implant placement, confirmed by CBCT. For patients with significant upper-jaw bone loss, zygomatic implants — anchored in the cheekbone instead of the resorbed maxilla — can make full-arch restoration possible without bone grafting. Dr. Kaplansky is ZAGA Center Certified, one of only 11 such centers in the United States and the only one in the Buffalo-Niagara region, and is a co-author of the zygomatic implant clinical textbook.
Full-arch implant pricing depends on the number of arches restored, implant count, and whether sedation is included. See the dental implant cost page for published starting ranges, or schedule a CBCT consultation for a personalized estimate.
Most patients experience soreness and swelling for several days after surgery. A soft-food diet is required during the healing phase to protect implant sites. IV sedation is available for patients who want to be unaware during the procedure. By the end of the first week, most patients resume light daily activities.