What is All on Four / All on Six?
All on 4 and All on 6 are techniques that allow the use of a fixed prosthesis by placing 4 or 6 implants in the jawbone.
These techniques, which aim to use a fixed prosthesis with a minimum number of implants in cases where bone level and quality are low, have become quite common with the developments in implants produced in recent years.
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Increasing the bone level, especially with advanced surgical procedures, both prolongs the treatment time and makes patients experience a painful process. Thanks to these techniques, temporary teeth can be fixed on all implants placed in a single appointment and the patient can leave the clinic with their teeth.
How is All on Four implant treatment performed?
The process is the same for both All on 4 and All on 6 implant treatments. Depending on the patient’s preference, treatments can be performed under general anesthesia, sedation or local anesthesia. For these treatments, which are usually performed under local anesthesia, the teeth that need to be extracted are extracted after the jawbone is numb. Implants are then placed in these extraction cavities. If possible, an impression is taken over the implants and temporary teeth are produced. After the temporary teeth are fixed on the implants, the patient can leave the clinic.
Who is All on 4 dental implant treatment applied to?
This treatment alternative can be applied for patients who have insufficient bone level, require advanced surgical applications such as sinus lifting and want fixed temporary teeth during the healing process of their implants.
Is All on Four dental implant treatment painful?
Since it is performed under local anesthesia, nothing is felt during the procedure. Antibiotics and painkillers prescribed after the operation will significantly prevent pain.
All on Four and All on Six are modern and permanent dental treatment methods for edentulous patients, in which fixed prostheses are placed on four or six implants.
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What are the advantages of the All on Four implant technique?
- Allows you to use a fixed prosthesis even if your bone level is insufficient
- Since a minimum number of implants are used, the cost is significantly reduced.
- During the healing period of the implants, you can avoid being toothless by using your fixed temporary teeth until your permanent prosthesis is made.
- Since advanced surgical procedures such as sinus lifting or bone grafting are eliminated, pain is minimized during the treatment period.
- the possibility of failure of advanced surgical procedures is avoided
- It provides the opportunity to use a fixed prosthesis quickly.
- Aesthetic results are achieved because it prepares the ground for the use of a prosthesis that can also mimic soft tissues.
- Allows the use of a long-lasting prosthesis
What should be considered after All on Four dental implant treatment?
- no food should be eaten for the first 2 hours before the effect of anesthesia wears off
- it is forbidden to spit and rinse the mouth during the day of the procedure.
- hot food and drinks should be avoided for the first 1 week.
- all contact with the implant area should be avoided until the gum in the implant area heals.
- smoking etc. tobacco products should not be used for the first 1 week after the operation
- toothbrush should not be applied to the implant area for the first few days
- On the day of the operation, activities involving excessive movement such as sports should be avoided.
- If ice is applied after the procedure, the possibility of swelling and pain in the area is significantly reduced.
- After the operation, the prescribed medications given by the doctor should be used completely
How long does the All On Four implant treatment last?
The placement of the implants will take a few hours in a single appointment. Afterwards, a 3-month healing process should be expected. After this healing process is over, your permanent teeth will be placed within 1 week.
How should oral care be after All on Four dental implant and All on Six Implant treatment?
- First of all, you should use the medicines and oral solutions prescribed by your doctor.
- Until the gum in the implant area heals, you should avoid all contact with the area.
- After the gum begins to heal, you can take care of your mouth with implant-specific toothbrushes that will be recommended to you.
- Hard or crusted foods should not be eaten and soft foods should be eaten until the permanent prosthesis stage.
What to Consider Before All on Four and All on Six Implant Procedures?
Before the operation, a 3D jaw tomography should be taken in order to plan a healthy implant and prosthesis. You should also tell your dentist if you have any discomfort or medications you are taking. If your dentist deems appropriate, he/she will contact the doctor of the relevant field and make a decision about your suitability for treatment.
What is the Lifespan of the All on Four and All on Six Implant Technique?
The lifetime of the implants will vary according to the care of the patient. Although many dental implant brands offer a lifetime guarantee when placed in the jaw, the importance the patient attaches to oral care and the presence of systemic disorders will affect the life of the implant.
The lifespan of the prosthesis applied on the implants is 15-20 years on average, depending on the patient’s use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The fact that the success rate of the treatment is above 90% in many recent studies increases the reliability of this technique.
However, as with every operation, All On 4 implant treatment also has risks.
When it is not performed by the right hands with the right technique, there may be failures in the implants.
At the same time, if the patient has systemic disorders, has very poor bone quality or does not pay the necessary attention to oral care after surgery, the probability of success of the treatment will decrease.
If a prosthesis is made with the right techniques after the correct mouth measurement, no food will escape under the prosthesis and patient satisfaction will be at the highest level.
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In this technique, tooth extractions are usually performed in the same session in which the implants will be placed. However, in the presence of intense gum problems, it may sometimes be necessary to complete tooth extractions a few months earlier. Your dentist will make the decision about this.
Immediately after the implants are placed, your temporary teeth will be fixed to your implants in the same session. In other words, it is possible to get aesthetic results as soon as the operation is over.
Your permanent dentures will replace your temporary teeth after a 3-month waiting period.
Gum problems are caused by insufficient oral hygiene. The hygiene of the prosthesis made after the implant operation must be provided no differently from natural teeth. Otherwise, if good oral hygiene is not provided, gum problems may develop in the implant area, just like in natural teeth.
You should consult your doctor in case of uncommon postoperative complications such as bruising and swelling, bleeding that does not stop or intense pain.
In order for implant treatment to be performed, the individual must have completed the developmental age. This means that the age of 15 for women and 18 for men must be completed. There is no upper age limit. In other words, there is no harm in implants even for very old patients if their health condition is favorable.
Applicable. Since these treatment concepts cover all teeth, there will be no other teeth left in the operated jaw. However, if it is necessary to treat existing teeth in the opposite jaw, this can be done before or after the operation.
The care of the prosthesis on the implants will directly affect the coloration. If the correct care is applied to the prosthesis, coloration will not occur in a short time. However, after a long period of use such as 15-20 years, discoloration may occur as a result of the materials losing their properties.
It is possible. The main purpose of these techniques is to make the patient use a fixed prosthesis.
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