All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant treatment offers fixed teeth as an alternative to removable dentures for people with tooth loss or teeth that cannot be retained. At our Caddebostan clinic, we assess bone anatomy, oral condition and individual needs before planning care.

What Are All-on-4 and All-on-6?

These approaches support a fixed full-arch prosthesis on four or six implants in a jaw with no teeth or no retainable teeth. All-on-4 typically uses four implants; posterior implants may be angled to make use of available bone. All-on-6 uses six.

Both aim to provide fixed, functional teeth planned around jawbone anatomy and individual needs.

How Do All-on-4 and All-on-6 Differ?

The main difference is the number of supporting implants: four or six per jaw. Six is not automatically better for everyone, and four is not necessarily insufficient.

Bone and anatomy: implant numbers and positions depend on bone volume and quality, sinuses and nerve canals. Angled posterior implants in All-on-4 may use available bone and reduce the need for advanced surgery in suitable cases.

Force distribution: six implants may offer support across more implants where bone is suitable. Success also depends on positioning, prosthesis design, bone and oral care.

Timing and costs: differences are not always substantial. Both depend on individual needs, implant and prosthesis systems and additional procedures.

Our question is which plan best suits you. Examination and 3D imaging guide that decision.

All-on-4 and All-on-6 Dental Implants at CADDENOVA Dental Clinic in Istanbul

All-on-4 How Does Treatment Work?

Assessment and planning: examination and 3D imaging assess bone volume, quality and anatomy to guide implant positions, numbers and prosthesis design.
Placement: planned implants are usually placed in one surgical session under local anaesthetic. Additional options such as sedation may be considered when appropriate.
Temporary fixed teeth: adequate initial implant stability and suitable clinical conditions may allow a temporary fixed prosthesis on the same day or shortly afterwards. Immediate loading is not suitable for everyone.
Healing: integration with bone commonly takes around 3–6 months, depending on bone, surgery and individual healing.
Final prosthesis: after healing, fixed teeth are made according to oral anatomy, function and aesthetic expectations.

All-on-4 and All-on-6 Who May Be Suitable?

These treatments may be considered for:
People who have lost all teeth or whose remaining teeth cannot be retained;
People with extensive tooth loss whose remaining teeth cannot support a fixed prosthesis;
People who do not want removable dentures or are dissatisfied with them;
People with bone loss who still have suitable bone for implant placement.
Numbers and methods are individually planned after examination, 3D imaging and assessment of bone and general health.

Our Priority: Preserving Your Natural Teeth

Full-arch treatment is considered when removal of all remaining teeth is genuinely necessary. Our priority is to preserve natural teeth whenever possible.

We first assess whether periodontal, restorative or endodontic care can retain existing teeth. Implants are not a routine substitute for retainable teeth. Preserving natural teeth wherever possible is a central principle of modern dentistry.

Our Approach to Treatment Planning

Our clinical experience includes advanced implant surgery and full-arch fixed prostheses. Planning considers bone anatomy, implant position, long-term prosthesis function and ongoing care together.

At our Caddebostan clinic, examination and 3D imaging guide each plan. We avoid unnecessary implants and extraction of teeth that can be saved.

All-on-4 and All-on-6

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does treatment take?

Surgery is usually completed in one visit. Integration and transition to final teeth often take about 3–6 months. Temporary fixed teeth may be used during healing when stability and clinical conditions permit.

Is there a cost difference?

Fewer implants do not automatically mean lower overall costs. The implant system, prosthesis design and materials, additional care and individual plan matter. We choose the method based on anatomy and needs, with definitive planning and costs after assessment.

What should I do afterwards?

Follow your dentist’s dietary plan, avoid hard foods during early healing and maintain hygiene. Temporary teeth should not be overloaded during integration. Reviews and cleaning around the prosthesis are important. Smoking can impair healing and long-term implant health.

Are these long-term treatments?

Yes, they are fixed treatments intended for long-term use. Implants can serve for years with suitable planning, hygiene and reviews, but prostheses may wear or need maintenance or replacement. Tissue health, smoking and care affect outcomes.

How is care planned for international patients?

We aim to plan before travel using oral and facial photographs, available radiographs and online discussion when needed. We explain possible options, approximate timing and likely visits to Istanbul. The final plan follows clinical and radiographic assessment at the clinic.

All-on-4 and All-on-6 Dental Implants

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