All On Four Dental Implants VS All On Six

Which Option Is Best For You?

It can be disheartening to know your teeth lack the strength and aesthetics they once boasted. Especially when teeth start to fall out, or become increasingly week and start to crack or chip with old age, you can feel a loss of confidence in your smile. Fortunately enough, we live in an age where there are constant advances in modern dentistry that allow patients across the nation to pick and choose the right smile transformation option that best suits them.

One of the best and increasingly popular options is the “All On” approach that provides a same day dental implant application. If you’ve already done your research, then you will have found there’s little difference between the All on 6 vs. All on 4 Dental Implants. However, there are key elements you must be aware of before choosing one over the other. It’s also important to realize that certain dental offices will choose the option for you based on their own preference and clinical opinions.

Differences

  • The most recognizable difference is the number of actual implants inserted per each arch
  • Each additional implant added provides an extra layer of strength and stability for the dental restorations to be placed on
  • While All on 4 dental implants require fewer implants, the All on 6 treatment provides more stability and a stronger base for the teeth

Similarities

  • Both of these dental implant options provide permanent solutions for patients who are missing the majority of their teeth on either their top or bottom arches - Both options require a surgical procedure for inserting each implant in the jawbone area
  • These procedures will typically take roughly the same amount of time for the surgery to be complete (2-3 hours)
  • Both methods will require the use of general anesthesia or a form of sedation to allow the patient to feel as comfortable as possible
  • Both procedures are performed in the exact same routine, by inserting each dental implant directly into the jawbone to provide a foundation for the bridge or denture to be cemented on
  • Both virtually eliminate the need for bone grafting before the procedures

How Do I Know Which Is the Right Option For Me?

When it all boils down, an “All On” dental implant procedure is a great option for replacing a full arch of missing teeth. Whether you opt for All on 6 or All on 4 procedure depends on your preferences and what your dental professional may recommend. In most cases, having the added stability and strength of the additional two dental implants can make a world of difference in terms of the functionality of your mouth.

The All on 6 dental implant procedure can provide each patient an added level of insurance when it comes to placing the permanent dental bridges or dentures.

Talk to your dental professional about the different options they provide for the “All On” procedures. While many may already provide four, the offices that provide All on 6 dental implants can deliver the quality results you’ve been dreaming of. Call us for a CBCT eval and consultation with the doctor to see if this treatment could be right for you!

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