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All-on-4 upper arch with an acrylic provisional bridge, IV sedation, extractions charged separately

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Price fairness score: 46 out of 100
Above typical pricing

Your quote

$34,500

Typical for this treatment

$18,000 – $35,000

Potential overpayment: $4,500 – $9,500

Compared with typical Australian pricing for the same treatment.

Your quoteTypical range

What we found

This example patient was quoted $34,500 for an upper All-on-4 with an acrylic bridge — near the top of the typical Australian range of $18,000 to $35,000, with the final bridge not included. Because the quote covers the temporary bridge only, the finished treatment is likely to cost well beyond the range once the definitive bridge is added. Getting the final bridge priced in writing, and a second itemised quote, could make a difference of several thousand dollars.

Things to look into

  • The final bridge is not included

    This quote covers the temporary acrylic bridge only. The definitive bridge is typically billed later as a 'conversion' costing $7,000–$14,000+, taking the true total well above the quoted figure.

  • Same-day discount and deposit pressure

    The patient was offered a 'today only' discount and asked for a deposit on the spot. Reputable clinics give you time to consider a $30,000+ decision.

  • Extractions billed under a surgical code

    Worth checking whether all the extractions genuinely required surgical removal (item 324) — simple extractions (item 311) cost roughly half as much.

What looks reasonable

  • The quote is itemised with ADA item numbers, which makes comparison possible
  • IV sedation pricing is within the typical range
  • The surgical phase, while high, is still inside the typical band for a metro clinic

Item by item

How each part of the plan compares with typical Australian prices.

  • All-on-4 surgical phase (4 implants, upper arch)ADA 688

    At the very top of the typical surgical-phase range for an acrylic system.

    Above typical
    Quoted
    $24,000
    Typical range
    $14,000 – $24,000
  • Acrylic provisional bridge (temporary teeth)

    Many packages include the provisional in the headline price.

    Above typical
    Quoted
    $6,500
    Typical range
    $3,000 – $6,500
  • IV sedation (estimated 2 hours)ADA 941
    Fair
    Quoted
    $2,400
    Typical range
    $1,000 – $4,000
  • Extractions (billed separately)ADA 324

    Worth confirming how many teeth this covers and the item codes used.

    Fair
    Quoted
    $1,600
    Typical range
    $900 – $2,400

Questions worth asking your dentist

  1. 1What will the definitive (final) bridge cost, in writing, and what material is it?
  2. 2How many review appointments are included after surgery, and for how long?
  3. 3Which implant brand and system will be used?
  4. 4Can you provide the full quote as ADA item numbers so I can check my health fund rebate?

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