What Is All-on-4 and All-on-6 Treatment?
If you are considering full arch implants, you will likely hear these terms. Here is what they mean.
All-on-4 and All-on-6 are specific techniques for replacing all teeth in one jaw using a fixed bridge supported by implants.
- All-on-4:
- Uses 4 strategically placed implants
- The two front implants are placed straight (vertical)
- The two back implants are placed at an angle (tilted) to make contact with denser bone
- The angled design often avoids the need for bone grafting or sinus lifts
- The entire arch of 10β12 teeth is attached to these 4 implants on the same day (in many cases)
- Most popular option for full arch restoration
- All-on-6:
- Uses 6 implants placed in a straight line
- Provides more support and stability than All-on-4
- Requires more bone than All-on-4
- Better suited for people with adequate bone density
- May still allow same-day teeth
Which Is Right for You?
- All-on-4 may be better if:
- You have significant bone loss
- You want to avoid bone grafting
- You have a smaller jaw
- All-on-6 may be better if:
- You have good bone density
- You want extra stability and support
- You have a larger jaw size
Key Benefits of Both
- Fixed teeth β do not remove them
- Same-day teeth (often) β walk out with teeth on the day of surgery
- Eat most foods normally
- Natural appearance
- Prevents further bone loss