All on 4 and All on 6 implant applications are treatment methods that allow the construction of fixed prosthesis by placing a minimum number of implants on the jawbones. These methods are; It allows appropriate treatment to be provided in patients who want to have fixed prosthesis because they have lost all their teeth, and who have problems in the use of removable prostheses due to bone loss in the jaw bones. The number of implants needed for the application may vary between 4 and 8 depending on the condition of the jaw bones. In All on 4 and All on 6 applications, the patient can achieve an aesthetic smile in a short time thanks to the temporary prostheses applied immediately after the treatment.
What are the Advantages of All on 4 and All on 6 Applications to the Patient?
With All on 4 and All on 6 techniques, temporary dental prostheses can be applied simultaneously and aesthetic and functional losses can be eliminated. An aesthetic smile profile can be created by arranging the smile line in the design of the prostheses to be applied. Thanks to the personalized planning of the prepared design, a natural and compatible result with other facial parameters can be obtained. It allows fixed prosthesis applications even in patients with more limited bone tissue. In this way, in most cases, it can be applied without the need for additional surgical procedures to increase the volume of the jawbone. Although it is a surgical procedure, pain and edema problems that may occur after the procedure are very minimal. This situation can be eliminated in a short time with the cold compress applications after the treatment and the regular use of the drugs prescribed by the dentist. The comfort of use is higher than removable dental prostheses, as there is no need for large prosthesis parts that fit on the palate area and prosthesis is fixed to the jawbone.
In Which Situations Can All on 4 and All on 6 Applications Be Applied?
All on 4 and All on 6 applications are a suitable treatment alternative for patients who do not have health problems that may prevent implant applications and who have lost all their teeth. In cases where there are teeth in the mouth but tissue damage occurs to the extent that all teeth need to be extracted, implant application can be performed with this technique in the same session as the extraction of the teeth. All on 4 and All on 6 treatments come to the fore in cases where the patient does not want multiple implants to be placed in the jawbone or there is bone loss that prevents implantation in the posterior parts of the jaw. If these applications are preferred, there is no need for additional surgical procedures in order to increase the amount of this tissue in the areas where the bone tissue in the posterior region is insufficient in the patient who is planned to have a fixed prosthesis.
What is the Lifespan of Implant Applications Made with All on 4 and All on 6 Techniques?
It has been proven by researches that All on 4 and All on 6 applications can be successful in the long term if ideal conditions are provided. Providing ideal conditions; It can be possible by taking care of the treatment applied and not being exposed to a load that will disrupt the immobility of the implant during the fusion period of the bone and the implant. Routine oral care should be taken care of to ensure the care of the implant and its prostheses. In order to ensure the immobility of the implant, it is important that the daily food consumption is carried out by following the recommendations of the dentist. If these conditions are met, negative consequences such as the development of infection around the implant can be prevented and the treatment can function as long-lasting.
How does the treatment process progress with the All on 4 and All on 6 Techniques?
In the application of All on 4 and All on 6 techniques, first of all, a detailed treatment plan should be created. In order to make this planning, clinical and radiographic findings are evaluated in the first examination session. During the evaluations, the adequacy of the amount of bone and gingival tissue is checked in order to perform the implant application. In rare cases where sufficient amount of tissue cannot be provided, additional surgical procedures can be planned in order to create the needed tissue in the area. If these applications are needed, a waiting period of 4 to 6 months may be required for the bone tissue to reach sufficient quality in the areas where bone powder is added.
If there are suitable conditions for treatment, an intraoral measurement is taken to create the designs of temporary prostheses. Then, with the help of 3D imaging methods, a detailed examination of the condition of the bones is made and the ideal treatment plan is determined. After measuring in various areas on the 3D radiographic image, the size, diameter and required positions of the implants are determined and a suitable day is selected for the treatment session. Treatment procedures can be applied painlessly with the help of local anesthesia and can be completed without loss of comfort. However, in case of fear of the treatment process, a treatment plan can be created with sedation or general anesthesia in order to control the patient’s anxiety and ensure a more comfortable treatment process. In the treatment session, first of all, in cases where tooth extraction is needed, the relevant teeth are extracted. Then, depending on the need, 4, 6 or 8 implants are applied to a single jaw. Temporary dental prostheses prepared after the application of the implants are placed on the implants. After an average of 3 months, after the ideal fusion of the implants and bone, a new appointment is made for the application of permanent prostheses.
What Should Be Considered After All on 4 and All on 6 Treatments?
Minimal pain and edema may rarely occur after treatments with All on 4 and All on 6 techniques. It is important to apply cold compresses for the first 24 hours following the treatment in order to prevent the occurrence of this condition and to ensure rapid recovery in case it does occur. The healing process in the area can be achieved comfortably by using the drugs that the dentist will prescribe in accordance with the recommendations. In the period following the application, care should be taken to keep the load on the prosthesis as minimal as possible during the use of temporary dental prostheses. It is recommended to avoid the consumption of hard and sticky foods in order to avoid overloading the temporary prostheses. In this process, it is important to consume soft foods in order to ensure the ideal connection between the bone and the implant. After the application of permanent dental prostheses, it is possible to return to the normal diet.
