What is ALL ON 4?
The ALL ON 4 method would literally mean „everything on four implants“. It is a method of making a dental replacement for a toothless upper or lower jaw, which is secured with a screw connection to 4 implants. More specifically, ALL ON 4 represents a bridge fixed with screws on four specially positioned implants. The method was created in the profession's response to inability to directly implant the implants in the back of the jaw.
Implantation of dental implants is followed by temporary prosthetic work which is given to the patient that same day, after the surgery. After 3 months, a permanent bridge is made for the patient. Specifically, that period of three months is required for the coalescence process of the implant with the jaw bone, on which the permanent work is performed.
What is ALL ON 6?
As the name implies, ALL ON 6 represents fixed prosthetic work on 6 implants. As a rule, it is always better to have as many as prosthetic supports as possible, so this method is a great solution for toothless jaws. However, in some situations, due to the small amount or poor quality of the bone, there is a limited number of implants that can be placed.
ADVANTAGES OF ALL ON 4 METHOD:
- Dental implants are a lifelong solution
- Prosthetic replacement is a long-term solution (10 years in average)
- Reconstruction of all teeth of one jaw on 4 implants
- No bone transplant and no additional surgical procedures
- Minimum recovery time
- When required, dental surgery and implant placement are performed at once
- Improving the quality of life
- Eating comfort (no denture drops when talking, chewing or sneezing)
- Hygiene (food does not fall under the denture)
- Restoring of the natural facial appearance and lost chewing function