Why All-on-4 Shouldn’t Be a One-Provider Procedure: The Value of Interdisciplinary Implant Care
All-on-4 dental implants have revolutionized the way we restore smiles. With just four strategically placed implants, patients can regain a full set of beautiful, functional teeth—often in a single day. But as this technique has become more widely adopted, a troubling trend has emerged: the rise of “one-stop-shop” providers attempting to manage both surgery and prosthetics under one roof—often without specialist training in either field.
At Houston Dental Implants and Prosthodontics, we believe this approach puts patient outcomes at risk. Instead, we follow a different philosophy: interdisciplinary collaboration led by a board-certified prosthodontist. This allows every phase of treatment—from digital planning to final prosthesis—to be executed with precision, safety, and long-term success in mind.
Led by a Prosthodontist, Not Just a Provider
Dr. Mark Stankewitz is a board-certified prosthodontist with over 40 years of experience in advanced implant and restorative dentistry. As a specialist, he focuses exclusively on designing and delivering complex reconstructions, including full-arch restorations like All-on-4.
While general dentists can legally place implants, prosthodontists receive additional years of training specifically in full-mouth rehabilitation. That means we consider not just the placement of implants—but how those implants will support a functional, esthetic, and maintainable prosthesis for decades to come.
Planning the Prosthesis First—Not Last
Unlike many offices that place implants first and design the teeth later, our team uses a reverse-engineered workflow:
We begin with the end result in mind: your final smile.
We digitally design the ideal prosthesis using 3D imaging and smile simulation.
Based on this prosthetic blueprint, we determine the optimal implant positions—angulation, spacing, and depth—before surgery even begins.
This ensures your implants are perfectly positioned to support the teeth—not the other way around. It also reduces complications, improves esthetics, and often eliminates the need for bone grafts or mid-treatment changes.
Trusted Oral Surgeons, Customized to Your Case
We don’t perform surgery in-house just for convenience. Instead, we collaborate with a network of top oral and maxillofacial surgeons throughout Houston, selecting the right surgical partner for each case.
Each patient receives:
A digitally guided surgical plan created in our office
A surgeon matched based on your anatomy, medical needs, and complexity
Coordination from start to finish by Dr. Stankewitz and our restorative team
This partnership ensures every detail is dialed in—both surgically and prosthetically.
Why This Matters to You
Choosing the right team for All-on-4 treatment isn’t just about getting teeth quickly—it’s about getting them done correctly.
When you work with a general dentist or corporate clinic that offers surgery and prosthetics under one provider, you may be sacrificing:
Esthetic results
Long-term stability
Bone preservation
Future maintenance
At Houston Dental Implants and Prosthodontics, our interdisciplinary approach gives you access to:
Specialist-level surgical and prosthetic care
Digital planning and in-house prosthetic design
Coordinated treatment that puts your safety and outcome first
Considering All-on-4 in Houston?
If you’re looking for All-on-4 near you and want care that’s guided by experience—not just convenience—schedule a consultation with us. We’ll show you how our process ensures the best results today, and peace of mind for years to come.
📍 Located in Memorial City
📞 Call us at 713-464-6335