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A short guide: different types of materials used in the All-on-4® procedure

Every patient’s All-on-4® journey starts with one goal to smile again with confidence.

Naturally, the first questions are about the surgery, recovery and results. But there’s another aspect that often goes unnoticed: the material that your new teeth are made of.This small detail can make a big difference. It affects how natural your smile looks, how strong it feels and how long it will last. That’s why we believe every patient should understand their options before making a decision.

Understanding the differences between various materials is essential to ensure long-term satisfaction, comfort and a smile you’ll be proud to share.

The All-on-4® concept is a cost-effective, fixed solution for full-arch restoration designed to give you a brand-new smile on the same day as your surgery, without the need for bone grafting.
At White City Dent, we always use Neodent by Straumann, the gold standard in implantology. However, another key part of your treatment is the material used for your final prosthetic restoration, the teeth you’ll actually see and feel every day.

There are three main types of prosthetic materials used in All-on-4® treatments:

  • Acrylic (temporary)
  • Composite (permanent)
  • Ceramic (permanent)

Below, we explain the key differences between these materials to help you understand which option may be best for you.

Acrylic All-on-4® (Basic quality)

If you come across a clinic offering All-on-4® treatment at a very low price, there’s a strong chance the final prosthetic is made of acrylic.
While acrylic bridges are useful as a temporary solution, they are not suitable for long-term use.

Studies have shown that over several years, acrylic restorations tend to wear down faster, absorb more stains and may cause inflammation around the implants due to increased bacterial retention. They’re also more prone to cracking or breaking under daily bite pressure.

At White City Dent, we use acrylic bridges only as temporary teeth, during the healing phase, never as a permanent solution.

Advantages:

  • More affordable initial cost
  • Easy to adjust or replace

Disadvantages:

  • Short lifespan
  • Limited aesthetics
  • Prone to wear, cracking, and discoloration
  • Can lead to higher costs over time due to repairs or replacement

Composite All-on-4® (Premium quality)

Composite bridges are built on milled titanium or Bio HPP frameworks, ensuring a strong, accurate, and biocompatible base.
When choosing composite, it’s important to make sure your dentist uses a milled or 3D printed framework, as this guarantees a precise fit (≤3 μm) and long-term stability.

Composite restorations are highly aesthetic and customisable the texture, shape, and shade can be adapted to your natural look and personal preferences. They are also more flexible than ceramic, which reduces the risk of chipping.

Advantages:

  • Natural, tooth-like appearance
  • Custom-designed to suit your face and smile
  • Durable and long-lasting
  • Easy to repair and maintain

Disadvantages:

  • May slightly change colour over time (can easily be polished)
  • Higher cost compared to acrylic

Ceramic All-on-4® (Premium quality)

A ceramic All-on-4® restoration is the most advanced and durable solution, crafted with precision and artistry.
Each tooth is made individually from zirconia or metal-ceramic, placed on a precision-engineered framework. The result is exceptional strength and natural beauty the closest you can get to real teeth.

This type of restoration requires an experienced dentist and a highly skilled dental technician, ensuring that your smile looks beautiful and functions perfectly.

Advantages:

  • Outstanding, natural-looking aesthetics
  • Does not change colour or stain
  • Extremely durable and long-lasting
  • Damaged teeth can be replaced individually without removing the whole bridge

Disadvantages:

  • More expensive than composite
  • Slightly heavier than acrylic or composite bridges

Planning your journey: How the All-on-4® process works for UK patients

Understanding the right materials is only one part of your journey towards a confident new smile. The next step is knowing how the process actually works from your first consultation in the UK to receiving your fixed teeth in Belgrade.

At White City Dent, we’ve developed a smooth, well-organised process that makes your dental trip simple, safe and stress-free. Here’s exactly what you can expect, step by step.

We know that travelling abroad for dental care can feel like a big decision that’s why White City Dent has built a clear, well-organised process specifically for our UK patients.

From your first contact to your final smile, our English-speaking team ensures everything is transparent, comfortable and stress-free.

1. Initial Consultation in the UK

We start with a dental scan, which can be done at one of our trusted partner clinics in the UK. This detailed scan helps our specialists in Belgrade plan your treatment with precision and safety.

2. Personalised treatment plan

Once we receive your scan, our implantology experts will prepare a tailored treatment plan including all costs, materials and timelines.
You’ll have a clear understanding of every step before making any decision.

3. Travel to Belgrade for your treatment

When you’re ready, our team helps you organise your trip and stay in Belgrade.
Your All-on-4® procedure is performed by our experienced oral surgeons using Nobel Biocare implants, and you’ll receive fixed teeth on the same day.

4. Follow-up and aftercare

We provide continuous support even after you return home.
Check-up ensuring your new smile stays healthy and strong for years to come.

Why patients from the UK choose White City Dent

  • Experienced team specialising in All-on-4® and full-mouth restorations
  • Nobel Biocare-certified implants and materials
  • A proven process for UK patients from consultation to aftercare
  • Transparent pricing and no hidden costs
  • Warm, professional care and full English-speaking support

At White City Dent, our mission is to make your journey to a new smile simple, safe and inspiring. We’ll guide you every step of the way from your first scan to your final results ensuring world-class quality and long-term comfort.

Contact us today to start your free consultation or to book your CT scan in the UK: https://wcd.whitecitydent.com/ct-dent.html.

Bojana Bartoli

Dental assistant

Bojana Bartoli is a dental assistant with extensive experience in working with patients. She has been part of our team since the very beginning of the practice, and has continuously contributed to the atmosphere of trust, safety, and professionalism that we proudly uphold.

Over the years, Bojana has developed a deep understanding of the importance of quality oral care, as well as the vital role of human support – both for dentists and for each patient individually. Her mission is simple: to create a pleasant and stress-free environment where every patient feels safe, relaxed, and fully cared for.

Sofija Popović

Doctor of Dentistry

Sofija Popović is the youngest member of our team, a doctor of dental medicine with a strong interest in preventive and aesthetic dentistry. During her studies at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, she gained solid theoretical knowledge and practical skills through clinical practice, patient work, and participation in professional workshops and seminars.

She is known for her patient and professional approach to patients, attention to detail, and willingness to continuously learn and improve. During her internship, she worked in a dynamic team environment, where she developed communication, organisational, and effective problem-solving skills.

Andrej Santrač

Specialist in Prosthodontics

Andrej Santrač graduated in dentistry in 2020 and completed his specialization in prosthodontics in 2024. Despite his young age, Andrej has already demonstrated a deep understanding of modern approaches in prosthodontics, further enhancing his education through advanced courses and training. He also holds an English language proficiency level of B2 (FCE).

Dušan Milenković

Anesthesiologist

Dr. Dušan Milenković is a specialist in anesthesiology, resuscitation, and intensive care, with extensive experience in all fields of anesthesia and pain management. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Belgrade in 2011 and completed his specialization in anesthesiology in 2019. He is currently pursuing a PhD in physiological sciences at the Faculty of Medicine.

His experience includes working at the Clinical Center of Serbia as a clinical physician, and further specialization at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf in Germany. Dušan has received the University of Belgrade’s October Award for outstanding work in medical sciences and biomedical research.

He specializes in anesthesiology, resuscitation, intensive care, and pain management. His research interests include the pathophysiology of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and neuroendocrinology. His published works include:

  • D. Milenković, M. Misović. The effect of UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C radiation on the cytoskeleton of buccal mucosa epithelial cells. Medicinski Podmladak, 58, 11-16, 2007.

  • D. Milenković, M. Misović. The impact of intracerebroventricular administration of ghrelin on the expression of thermogenin (UCP-1) in brown adipose tissue in rats of different ages. Medicinski Podmladak, 61, 5-11, 2010.

  • Misović M, Milenković D. Short-term exposure to UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C irradiation induces alterations in the cytoskeleton and autophagy in human keratinocytes. Ultrastruct Pathol. 2013;37(4):241-8.

Stefan Radenović

Specialist in Oral Surgery

Dr. Stefan Radenović graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry in Belgrade in 2019, showing exceptional interest in implant-prosthetic rehabilitation during his studies. After graduation, he started working at Dental Core Team in 2021. That same year, he began his specialization in oral surgery, which he successfully completed in 2024.

Stefan has enhanced his skills through advanced training in both Serbia and abroad, focusing particularly on implant-prosthetic therapy for fully edentulous patients, augmentation procedures, and sinus lift surgery. Since 2022, he has been a member of the International Team for Implantology. In his daily practice, he applies the latest techniques in digital dentistry.

Aleksandra Radenović

Specialist in Prosthodontics

Dr. Aleksandra Radenović graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Belgrade in 2016. She began her professional career in 2017 at the "Milutin Ivković" Health Center, where she worked until 2020. In 2018, Aleksandra completed six months of advanced training in endodontics, further refining her skills.

She specialized in prosthodontics in 2023 at the Faculty of Dentistry in Belgrade. Dr. Aleksandra is involved in endodontics, prosthodontics, and implantology, providing high-quality dental care while keeping up with the latest trends in modern dentistry.

Marija Savić

Patient Care Manager

Marija graduated from Singidunum University in Belgrade, Faculty of Economics, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and completed her MBA studies at the London School of Commerce, under Cardiff University.

Since the very beginning of our dental practice, Marija has been an essential part of the team. Over the years, she has gained valuable experience working alongside top experts in all fields of dentistry. As the manager for international patients, she is the key person who ensures that the entire treatment journey – from the first consultation to the final procedure – is fully organised, stress-free, and tailored to each patient’s needs.

She is responsible for coordinating the arrival and stay of our international patients. Her role is to listen, clarify any concerns, provide detailed information, and connect patients with the most suitable specialist. Marija speaks English, Italian, Greek and Spanish fluently, ensuring smooth and confident communication with patients from various countries, offering them everything they need – from the first call to their return home with a smile.

Marija says: “I love my job because I have the opportunity to support our patients from the very first contact through the entire process, and to witness how their lives change for the better. It’s an emotional and inspiring experience – helping people achieve their dream smile.”

Dejan Ćetković

Prof. Dr, Specialist in Oral Surgery

Prof. Dr. Dejan Ćetković is one of Serbia’s most respected oral surgeons and implantologists. He graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry in Belgrade in 1999 and completed his specialization in oral surgery in 2003. His doctoral dissertation focused on the "Morphological characteristics of the nutritional canals of the alveolar and palatal processes of the maxilla and their anatomical relationship with the greater palatine artery and nerve."

Dejan has continuously advanced his expertise in Italy, Germany, and Switzerland, training with some of the world’s leading specialists in oral surgery. His extensive experience and surgical precision enable him to provide innovative treatments at the highest standard.

Maja Radunović

Prof. Dr, Specialist in Dental Diseases

Prof. Dr. Maja graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry in Belgrade in 1986 and began her academic career in 1989 at the Clinic for Dental Diseases, where she developed her specialist knowledge through patient care and teaching. She completed her specialization in dental diseases in 1995 and defended her PhD in 2004, focusing on research in dental materials.

Since 2000, Maja has been dedicated to aesthetic dentistry. She has trained in the USA, Germany, and Switzerland, pioneering the use of CAD/CAM technology for dental restorations.

Additionally, Maja is the founder of the Serbian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and a lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry in Pančevo, where she works as an assistant professor. Actively engaged in scientific research, she has published numerous papers, and her monograph is an essential resource for postgraduate students.

Balša Kilibarda

Oral Surgeon and Implantology Specialist

Balša graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry in Belgrade 2020, after which he began his specialization in implantology. He has gained extensive experience in oral surgery, dental disease treatment, anesthesia, and the application of modern technologies in dentistry. Throughout his career, Balša has attended and actively participated in numerous international conferences and seminars.

His approach to dentistry is based on ethics, quality, and continuous improvement, making him a dedicated advocate of lifelong education and innovation in dental practice.