All-on-4 & All-on-6 Dental Implants in Sevenoaks
All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants are full-arch tooth replacement treatments for suitable patients who have lost most or all of their teeth, or whose remaining teeth may no longer be suitable for long-term restoration.
Instead of replacing every missing tooth with an individual dental implant, a full arch of replacement teeth can be supported by a planned number of strategically positioned dental implants.
At Sevenoaks Dental & Implant Centre, All-on-4 and All-on-6 treatment is planned around your individual dental health, jawbone, bite, facial appearance and long-term treatment needs.
Your dentist will assess your mouth and discuss the available options before recommending whether full-arch implant treatment is appropriate for you.
What Are All-on-4 Dental Implants?
All-on-4 is a full-arch dental implant treatment that uses four dental implants to support a complete arch of replacement teeth in suitable patients.
The implants are positioned according to the patient’s individual anatomy and the planned restoration.
A fixed full-arch restoration can then be attached to the implants once the appropriate stages of treatment have been completed.
All-on-4 treatment may be considered for patients who have extensive tooth loss, failing teeth or existing dentures and are looking for a fixed implant-supported tooth replacement.
What Are All-on-6 Dental Implants?
All-on-6 is another full-arch implant approach that uses six dental implants to support a complete arch of replacement teeth in suitable patients.
The additional implants can provide an alternative distribution of support across the arch, although the most appropriate number of implants depends on the individual patient’s anatomy and treatment requirements.
All-on-6 treatment may be considered where your dentist believes six implants would provide an appropriate foundation for the planned full-arch restoration.
All-on-4 vs All-on-6 Dental Implants
| All-on-4 | All-on-6 |
|---|---|
| Uses four dental implants to support a full arch | Uses six dental implants to support a full arch |
| Implant positions are planned around individual anatomy | Implant positions are planned around individual anatomy |
| Can be suitable for selected patients with extensive tooth loss | Can be suitable for selected patients requiring additional implant support |
| Supports a full-arch restoration | Supports a full-arch restoration |
There is no universally better option. The choice between All-on-4 and All-on-6 depends on factors including your available bone, gum health, bite, remaining teeth, treatment objectives and the design of the planned restoration.
What are the benefits of All on 4?
All on 4 provides you with a long-lasting smile – The All-on-4 dental implant procedure creates a permanent set of teeth with a non-removable implant-supported retained bridge. Your dental implants never have to be removed, and your teeth can last a lifetime.
All on 4 provides you with immediate results – Experience a dramatic improvement in chewing ability, teeth stability, and overall comfort immediately following treatment.
All on 4 can help to improve your appearance and give you your confidence back – All-on-4 dental implants can take up to 20 years off your appearance. Dental implants decrease wrinkles caused by missing bone and tooth structure, which helps you look younger.