All on 4 and All on 6 dental implants are a fixed prosthesis technique in which 4 or 6 implants are placed at certain angles according to the suitability of the lower and upper jaws.
With the All on 4/6 dental implants, people who have no teeth in their mouth can have a healthy mouth structure in just one day. It is a highly preferred treatment because of its comfort and time-saving.
All on 4/6 Dental Implant Technique: Candidates
Before All on 4/6 dental implants are applied to the candidates, a detailed examination is needed first. People who do not have a serious health problem that prevents dental implant surgery and whose jaw structure is proper can benefit from the treatment. It is also important to have a minimum level of bone volume in this treatment. People with diabetes or blood pressure disease may not be able to have all on 4/6 dental implants without a doctor's approval, as the treatment involves some risk.
How are All on 4/6 Dental Implants Performed?
Before all on 4 and all on 6 dental implant applications, it is important for the patient to undergo clinical and radiological examinations. In addition, computed tomography is also requested. In the light of these data, treatment planning is made by a specialist dentist.
In the All on 4 treatment, 2 implants are placed in the front of the chin, where the bone is thick, and 2 implants are placed in the back. In the treatment of All on 6, this order is different. In the process applied separately to the lower jaw and upper jaw, the angle of the implants in the front is 90 degrees, while the angle of the posterior ones is 45 degrees.
When the implant placement phase is over, temporary prostheses are placed. These prostheses are used for an average of 3 months and are expected to be compatible with the implants. The last stage is the placement of permanent teeth.
All on 4/6 Post-Implant Period
The most important issue in the process after All on 4 and All on 6 implant applications is oral hygiene and nutrition. The patient can continue to eat immediately after the application. During the use of temporary prostheses, hard foods should not be consumed. This may cause damage to the implants. After the bones and implants symphysis, the patient can continue her/his normal diet.
All on 4 and all on 6 implant applications have a very long life. While the lower jaw maintains its durability for an average of 10 years, this period is an average of 5 years in the upper jaw. Based on patient feedback, the success rate of the treatment is also quite high.
All on 4 and All on 6 dental implant applications are more affordable than traditional implant treatment. Because they are less costly applications. Since it is not an application with a fixed fee, a clear fee cannot be said. The fee varies according to the number of implants, the number of teeth, and the treatment plan of the dentist.
The most decisive factor between all on 4 and all on 6 implant treatments is the number of teeth used. There are opinions by some dentists that all on 6 implant treatment is more durable and more stable.