A fixed new set of teeth for patients with failing or missing teeth — planned and placed by Dr. John Shi, with every step explained in Mandarin, Cantonese, or English.
All-on-4 Full-Arch Implants in Chinatown, NYC — Care in Your Language
Eat, smile, and speak like yourself again — and understand every step in your own language.
If years of loose dentures or failing teeth have worn you down, a fixed full-arch of new teeth can give your life back. At Centre Dental in Chinatown, Dr. John Shi plans and places your implants himself — and walks you through every decision in Mandarin, Cantonese, or English.
- 94.8–98.2%
- 10-year full-arch implant survival
- 4–6
- implants per arch, decided by your bone
- 4.9 ★
- 226 Google reviews
Failing teeth take more than they show.
The patients who come to us for full-arch care are rarely asking about implant counts and torque values. They're tired of covering their mouth at family dinners, of a denture that clicks or slips, of chewing soft food while everyone else enjoys the meal — and tired of nodding through appointments they didn't fully understand. If that's you, or a parent you're bringing in, you're in the right place. Everything below is explained plainly, and we'll go through it again in person in your language.
A denture that betrays you
Loose, clicking, slipping at dim sum or during a toast — never quite yours, and never quite trusted.
Meals you can't enjoy
Chewing on one side, avoiding the crab, the roast, the nuts — soft food while the table eats freely.
Explanations you couldn't follow
Nodding through a consultation in a language you don't fully speak, then leaving unsure what was actually decided.
How can full-arch implants help me?
One fixed set of teeth — anchored in your own bone, never removed.
All-on-4 (part of the broader All-on-X approach) replaces a whole upper or lower arch of failing or missing teeth with a fixed set of teeth carried by as few as four to six implants. Because the teeth are anchored in bone rather than resting on your gums, they don't slip, click, or come out — you eat, laugh, and speak without thinking about them. In many cases you leave surgery day with a fixed temporary arch already in place. And because Dr. Shi is fluent in Mandarin and works alongside a Cantonese- and English-speaking team, you'll understand your bone, your options, and your cost before you agree to anything.
Book a bilingual full-arch consultationUnderstand it fully — in plain language
The full-arch picture — bone, implant count, and one honest price
At a glance
- 94.8–98.2%1
- 10-year full-arch implant survival
- 4–62
- implants per arch, decided by your bone
- 35 Ncm2
- stability needed for same-day teeth
Why a Chinatown patient deserves full-arch care in their own language
A full-arch decision is one of the biggest a person makes about their mouth — it changes how they eat, speak, and show up at a family table for the rest of their life. Making that decision through a language barrier is unfair to the patient. Too many older Chinese-speaking patients have sat through a full-arch consultation in rapid English, nodded, and left without truly understanding their bone, their options, or what they were paying for. At Centre Dental on Centre Street — a few minutes from Canal Street and the heart of Chinatown — Dr. John Shi is fluent in Mandarin and works with a team that speaks Cantonese and English, so the conversation happens in the language you think in. This isn't a translated brochure; it's the surgeon himself explaining your CBCT scan, why he recommends four implants or six, and exactly what the arch will cost, until every question is answered. For a deeper clinical breakdown of the procedure itself, see our full All-on-X / full-arch page.
The emotional part nobody quotes: getting yourself back
Patients rarely come to us because they want titanium in their jaw. They come because they've stopped smiling in photos, because a denture embarrassed them in front of grandchildren, because they eat before a gathering so they won't have to struggle with food in front of others. A fixed full arch changes that on a level that has nothing to do with the clinical data. The teeth don't move when you laugh. You bite into the food you gave up. You speak without the lisp or the click a loose denture causes. Many patients tell us the hardest part was believing it was possible for them — especially after being told for years that they'd 'just' have to live with dentures. If failing teeth have quietly shrunk your world, the point of this treatment is to give that world back.
Your next step
Wondering if all-on-4 / full-arch implants — chinatown nyc (bilingual) is right for you?
A free consultation includes an exam and a written plan — no pressure, no upsell.
How All-on-4 works — and why the implant count is your bone's decision, not a sales pitch
All-on-4 uses four implants per arch: two placed vertically in front, two angled backward at up to 45 degrees to reach denser bone and often avoid the sinus or nerve. It is one configuration within the broader All-on-X approach, which also includes All-on-6. Whether your case needs four implants or six is decided by your bone density and bite forces — measured from your CBCT scan — not by a default protocol or by what's most profitable. Dr. Shi frequently places six implants where softer posterior bone or heavy bite load calls for it. What matters for you as a patient is this: at Centre Dental the price is flat per arch, so the recommendation of four versus six is a purely clinical judgment, never a way to raise your bill. You'll see the bone data behind the recommendation, explained in your language, before you decide anything.
One transparent price per arch — and what it actually includes
Cost is the question most patients are most anxious about, and it's where full-arch treatment is too often left vague. Our approach is simple: one flat price per arch, whether your bone calls for four implants or six. The written estimate you receive breaks the treatment into its phases — the surgical phase (implant placement, any extractions, and the same-day provisional arch) and the final zirconia prosthesis — so you can see exactly what each stage covers. Full-contour zirconia, the material used for the final arch, is chosen for durability under heavy bite forces. We're a non-participating provider with most PPO plans, and we'll review honestly what your insurance may contribute and what financing can spread over time. What we will never do is quote a low number for four implants and then add cost when the scan shows you need more — the price is the price, decided before treatment begins.
For an anxious or elderly parent — what the appointment is really like
Many people find this page while researching for a mother or father, not for themselves — an older parent with failing teeth who is frightened of surgery and doesn't speak English comfortably. It helps to know what the day is actually like. The implants are placed under local anaesthesia, so there is pressure and movement, not pain, and nitrous oxide is available for patients who are anxious. Because Dr. Shi speaks Mandarin and the team speaks Cantonese, your parent hears reassurance and instructions directly, not through a hurried translation. Most patients are surprised by how manageable the appointment feels, and by leaving the same day with fixed teeth already in place. Bringing a family member into the consultation is welcome — we'd rather everyone understands the plan together than have anyone leave with unanswered questions.
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What patients say
Reviewed, on Google
I came for an emergency root canal treatment and I did not regret choosing this place. It was quick and painless. Plus, everyone was very quite friendly.
I recently had a dental cleaning at Centre Dental, and I had a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly, professional, and welcoming. The cleaning was very thorough yet gentle, and everything was explained clearly th…
A skillful Dentist who goes the Extra Miles I have been flying to NYC from Florida multiple times to this dental office. Dr. Shi has been working on my upper full mouth teeth transplant for over half a year. So far I ha…
Concerned about comfort, bone, or cost?
These are the questions a consultation answers directly. Dr. Shi reviews your 3D CBCT scan, evaluates your bone and candidacy, and outlines your options, treatment timeline, and estimated cost — including what your insurance may cover.
Thinking about it
The questions we hear first
Do you really explain everything in Chinese?
Yes. Dr. John Shi is fluent in Mandarin, and our team includes Cantonese and English speakers, so your consultation, your CBCT scan review, and your cost estimate all happen in the language you're most comfortable in. This is the surgeon himself explaining your case — not a translated pamphlet and not a rushed interpreter. You're encouraged to bring a family member and to keep asking until everything is clear. Our office is at 139 Centre Street, a few minutes from Canal Street and the center of Chinatown.
What is All-on-4, in simple terms?
All-on-4 replaces a whole upper or lower arch of failing or missing teeth with a fixed set of new teeth, supported by as few as four to six implants anchored in your jawbone. Two implants go in vertically at the front, and the back implants are angled to reach denser bone — which often avoids the need for bone grafting. Because the teeth are fixed to the implants rather than resting on your gums like a denture, they don't slip or click, and you never take them out. In many cases a fixed temporary arch is attached the same day as surgery.
Is this different from the general All-on-4 page on your site?
The treatment is the same high standard — same surgeon, same 3D-guided technique. This page exists for Chinatown and Chinese-speaking patients who want the whole process explained in Mandarin, Cantonese, or English, close to home at 139 Centre Street. For the deepest clinical detail — 10-year survival data, prosthesis materials, All-on-4 versus All-on-6 bone mechanics — see our full All-on-X / full-arch page. If you'd rather talk it through in your own language first, start here.
Do I need four implants or six — and does it change the price?
That's decided by your bone, not by a sales target. Your CBCT scan measures bone density and volume, and Dr. Shi recommends four or six implants based on what will carry the arch reliably against your bite forces. Softer posterior bone or heavy grinding may call for six; adequate dense bone may need only four. At Centre Dental the price is flat per arch either way, so the recommendation is a purely clinical judgment. You'll see the bone data behind it, explained in your language, before anything is decided.
How much does a full arch cost, and will insurance help?
We quote one flat price per arch, and you'll receive a written, phase-by-phase estimate — the surgical phase and the final zirconia prosthesis broken out separately — before treatment begins. Most dental plans don't cover full-arch treatment in full, though some contribute toward extractions or specific components; we're a non-participating provider with most PPO plans. We'll review honestly what your insurance may cover and what financing can spread over time. The one thing we won't do is quote low for four implants and add cost when your scan shows you need six — the price per arch is set before you commit.
Will I leave with teeth the same day?
Usually, yes. A fixed temporary arch can be attached on surgery day when the implants reach a minimum stability of about 35 Ncm of placement torque. When your bone is softer and that threshold isn't met, we don't force it — a short healing period comes first, because loading unstable implants raises the risk of failure. Dr. Shi decides this from your scan and from the actual stability measured during surgery, always choosing the result that lasts over the result that's fastest. Either way, you won't be left with an obvious gap.
My parent is elderly and nervous about surgery. Is it safe and comfortable?
Age itself is rarely the barrier — bone health and general medical health matter far more, and both are reviewed carefully before treatment. The implants are placed under local anaesthesia, so there's pressure and movement rather than pain, and nitrous oxide is available for anxious patients. Because Dr. Shi speaks Mandarin and the team speaks Cantonese, your parent hears every reassurance and instruction directly. You're welcome to sit in on the consultation so the whole family understands the plan together. Most patients tell us the day was far easier than they feared.
How do I care for a fixed full arch?
A fixed arch is cleaned with a soft toothbrush, a water flosser, and interdental brushes that fit underneath where the arch meets the gum — regular floss doesn't reach under a fixed arch. Keeping that area clean daily is what prevents inflammation around the implants over the years. You'll also come in for professional maintenance cleanings every three to six months, using instruments safe for implant and zirconia surfaces. We'll show you exactly how to do the home care, in your language, before you leave with your final teeth.
How long do the implants and the teeth last?
The implants themselves show 10-year survival of roughly 94.8–98.2% in the published literature. The visible arch is full-contour zirconia, chosen for durability under heavy bite forces, and typically serves for many years with proper care. Longevity comes down to three things we manage together: precise placement, a well-balanced bite, and consistent daily cleaning plus regular maintenance visits. If you grind your teeth, a night guard protects the arch. We'll give you an honest picture of long-term care — including that the prosthesis, like anything you use every day, needs upkeep over a lifetime.
The path
Your journey, start to finish
01
A consultation in your language
You sit down with Dr. Shi and his bilingual team — no rushed nodding through English you don't fully follow. We take a full-arch 3D CBCT scan that maps your bone height, density, and nerve position, and explain what it shows in Mandarin, Cantonese, or English.
02
Your plan and one flat price per arch
You leave with a written plan, a timeline, and a single flat price for the arch — the same price whether your bone calls for four implants or six. We also review what insurance and financing can cover. No surprises, no per-implant upselling.
03
Guided placement — often with same-day teeth
Using a 3D-printed surgical guide, Dr. Shi places each implant himself along its planned path. When your implants reach the stability threshold, a fixed temporary arch goes on the same day, so you rarely leave without teeth.
04
Healing and your final zirconia teeth
Over roughly four to six months the implants fuse with your bone. Then your final full-contour zirconia arch is fitted — strong, natural-looking teeth you can trust at any meal. We check in along the way, in your language.
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