All-on-6®

Missing most or all of your teeth, or living with a denture that slips or feels unstable, can affect how you eat, speak, and feel about your smile. All-on-6 offers a fixed, implant-supported alternative that stays securely in place rather than being removed each night.

Dr. Lori Rice, DDS, who has led Pine Glen Dental Group for more than two decades, and Dr. Jacey Thelen, DDS, a UMKC graduate and Peoria-area native who joined the practice in 2026, design and restore All-on-6 cases in coordination with a trusted partner oral surgeon who handles implant placement and candidacy evaluation.

What Is All-on-6?

All-on-6 is a full-arch restoration that replaces an entire row of missing or failing teeth using six dental implants to support a fixed, non-removable prosthesis. Rather than resting on the gums like a traditional denture, the replacement teeth are secured to implants placed in the jawbone, which helps the restoration feel more stable and function more like natural teeth.

At Pine Glen Dental Group, we focus on the restorative side of this process. A partner oral surgeon evaluates candidacy and places the implants, and once they have had time to heal and integrate with the jawbone, our office designs, fabricates, and attaches your custom, fixed replacement teeth.

Benefits of All-on-6

• Fixed in place: no adhesives and no nightly removal
• Improved function: designed to support chewing and speaking closer to natural teeth
• Supports jawbone health: implants can help reduce the bone loss that often follows tooth loss
• Custom design: your final prosthesis is crafted to match your bite and facial proportions

How the Restoration Process Works

Once your implants have healed and integrated with the jawbone, restoring your smile typically involves a few appointments with our team. We take impressions and images to design a prosthesis that fits your bite and matches your facial proportions, then fabricate and attach your custom, fixed replacement teeth. Throughout the process, we coordinate closely with your oral surgeon so your restoration is timed appropriately with your healing.

Is All-on-6 Right for You?

All-on-6 is often a good option for patients missing most or all of their teeth on an arch, or for those who are unhappy with a removable denture. Because candidacy depends on factors like jawbone health that only a surgical evaluation can determine, the first step is a conversation with our team about your goals, followed by a referral to our partner oral surgeon for a full evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between All-on-6 and traditional dentures?

Traditional dentures rest on the gums and can be removed. All-on-6 is fixed in place by six dental implants, so it does not require adhesives or nightly removal.

Does Pine Glen Dental Group place the dental implants?

Pine Glen Dental Group focuses on the restorative side of All-on-6. Implant placement and candidacy evaluation are handled by a trusted partner oral surgeon, and our office designs and attaches your final, fixed replacement teeth once healing is complete.

How long does the All-on-6 process take?

Timing varies by patient, since the implants need time to heal and integrate with the jawbone before the final restoration is attached. Our team will walk you through a timeline specific to your situation.

Will my new teeth look natural?

Yes. Your custom prosthesis is designed to match your bite and facial proportions for a natural-looking result.

How do I know if I am a candidate for All-on-6?

Candidacy depends on factors like jawbone health, which is evaluated by our partner oral surgeon. The first step is a conversation with our team about your goals and a referral for a full evaluation.

Restore Your Smile at Pine Glen Dental Group

Dr. Rice and Dr. Thelen bring individualized attention to every restoration at Pine Glen Dental Group, which has served the Peoria community for more than two decades. The practice holds a BBB A+ rating, a 4.7-star Google rating, and has earned recognition as a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite every year from 2018 through 2024.

We accept cash, personal checks, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, and we work with established patients on a case-by-case basis for larger restorative procedures. If you are missing most or all of your teeth and want to explore your options, contact our team to schedule a consultation.