At All Out Dental, we know choosing the right solution to replace missing teeth is a life-changing decision. While options like traditional dentures, overdentures, and All-on-4 exist, not every treatment offers the same comfort, function, or long-term results.

That’s why Dr. Emett and our team proudly offer the 3 on 6™ dental implant system—a modern solution that restores a full, natural-looking smile while allowing you to keep your gums. No bulky pink acrylic, no removable parts—just permanent, fixed teeth that look and feel real.

On this page, we’ll show you how 3 on 6™ compares directly to dentures, overdentures, and All-on-4, so you can clearly see why more patients are choosing All Out Dental for results that last.

Dentures have been used for centuries to replace missing teeth, and while modern versions are more advanced, they remain a last-resort option for most patients. The main appeal of dentures is their lower upfront cost or use in cases where a patient has already experienced significant bone loss. However, dentures often create new problems, including difficulty eating and speaking, mouth soreness, gagging from their bulkiness, and the ongoing need for adhesives as the jawbone deteriorates and facial shape changes over time. Many patients find dentures so uncomfortable and inconvenient that they stop wearing them altogether.

With constant maintenance, recurring adjustments, and added costs for adhesives and fit products, dentures can quickly become frustrating. For these reasons, dental professionals recommend dentures only when other permanent solutions, such as dental implants, are not an option.

Overdentures — often called snap-on dentures, snappy dentures, or implant-supported dentures — are similar in appearance to traditional dentures but are secured with 2 to 4 dental implants that the denture snaps onto. While this design provides more stability than a standard denture, it does not significantly expand food choices or eliminate common issues like sore spots, gagging, or difficulty speaking. The implants can help slow bone loss in the areas where they are placed, but deterioration continues throughout the rest of the jaw, leading to long-term changes in facial structure. Maintenance is nearly the same as with regular dentures, and the attachment abutments wear down over time, adding to overall costs. Although overdentures are a step above traditional dentures, dental professionals generally rank them as the least desirable of implant-based tooth replacement options compared to more permanent solutions like All-on-4 or 3 on 6.

With constant maintenance, recurring adjustments, and added costs for adhesives and fit products, dentures can quickly become frustrating. For these reasons, dental professionals recommend dentures only when other permanent solutions, such as dental implants, are not an option.

The All-on-4  (also called All-on-X) is one of the most popular fixed implant solutions, though it is typically the most expensive tooth replacement option. Unlike dentures or overdentures, the All-on-4 restoration is a single full-arch prosthesis, usually made from acrylic or zirconia, that is attached semi-permanently to four or more dental implants. This design gives patients the confidence to eat, speak, and smile without worrying about their teeth slipping or falling out, and it allows for a wider variety of foods compared to removable options. However, All-on-4 restorations often require occasional removal by a dentist for deep cleanings, which can be costly, and food can still become trapped beneath the prosthesis.

The most significant drawback is that dentists must often remove healthy bone to fit the restoration, a non-reversible procedure that can limit future treatment options if the restoration ever fails. Overall, All-on-4 can improve function, diet but patients should carefully weigh its higher cost and potential long-term consequences before choosing it.

The 3 on 6™ dental implant system is a full-arch restoration that uses six implants to support three permanent bridges, creating a smile that looks, feels, and functions just like natural teeth. Unlike All-on-4®, the 3 on 6™ has no bulky acrylic gums, which not only gives a more natural appearance but also preserves healthy bone throughout the jaw. Because the restoration never needs to be removed for dental cleanings, patients enjoy a significantly lower lifetime cost and simpler maintenance — brushing and flossing just like normal teeth. With no removable parts or food restrictions, the 3 on 6™ allows patients to eat comfortably, maintain excellent oral hygiene, and enjoy a higher quality of life. All Out Dental also includes a limited lifetime guarantee, offering additional peace of mind. For these reasons, dental professionals and patients alike consider the 3 on 6™ the most advanced and reliable full-mouth restoration available today.