Four-implant support
Implant positions are selected to support the arch and distribute chewing forces. The final layout is guided by anatomy and the planned teeth.
DENTAL TREATMENTS
All-on-4 dental implants in Istanbul
A fixed full-arch restoration supported by four implants, planned around your bone, bite and everyday needs.
OVERVIEW
Understand the treatment.
All-on-4 describes an approach to replacing an arch of missing or failing teeth with a restoration supported by four implants. It is a full-arch treatment concept, not a rule that every patient should receive four implants. The position of the implants, remaining bone and design of the bridge all need careful assessment.
SUITABILITY
Start with your oral health.
This approach may be considered when many teeth in an arch are missing or cannot be predictably restored. Preserving treatable natural teeth should still be discussed. Gum health, bone anatomy, medical history and your ability to clean under the bridge affect whether the plan is appropriate.
YOUR OPTIONS
Compare the approaches.
Temporary and final teeth
A provisional bridge may be possible when clinical conditions allow. It is not the same restoration as the definitive bridge.
Alternative approaches
Compare six-implant support, removable implant dentures, conventional dentures and retaining natural teeth where feasible.
TREATMENT STAGES
Know what happens next.
Assess the whole arch
Review teeth, gums, bite and bone. CBCT imaging is used when clinically justified.
Agree the restorative plan
Discuss extractions, implant positions, provisional teeth, alternatives and the final bridge material.
Place and protect
Surgery and temporary tooth arrangements follow your individual plan. Immediate fixed teeth depend on clinical findings.
Heal and restore
Bone healing and clinical reviews guide when the final restoration is fitted and checked.
RECOVERY & RISKS
Plan for the next stage.
Recovery and maintenance
Follow the texture of diet and cleaning method prescribed for your temporary restoration. Pressure on a healing implant or provisional bridge can affect the treatment. Report movement, persistent pain or an uncomfortable bite rather than trying to adjust the bridge yourself.
Risks and limitations
Risks include surgical complications, failure of an implant to integrate, inflammation around implants, and wear or fracture of prosthetic parts. A fixed bridge requires access for cleaning and professional maintenance. Ask how repairs and replacement components are managed.
COST & TIMELINE
A proposal you can understand.
An arch quote should distinguish implant surgery, extractions or grafting, the provisional bridge and the final bridge. Confirm whether the opposing arch needs treatment and whether return visits, hygiene reviews and repair terms are included.
Your written plan should explain appointment stages, expected healing periods and any return visit. The dates and final recommendation depend on your examination; a provisional online discussion cannot guarantee a treatment schedule.
TECHNOLOGY & MATERIALS
The detail behind your plan.
Digital scanning, clinically indicated CBCT imaging and CAD/CAM workflows support Hospitali’s diagnostic and restorative care. Your dentist selects the tools relevant to your procedure rather than using every technology for every patient.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions, answered.
Does All-on-4 always mean teeth in one day?
No. Immediate fixed provisional teeth depend on implant stability and other clinical factors. A staged approach may be safer in some cases.
Is four always better than six?
Neither number is universally better. The appropriate support depends on bone, the opposing teeth, bridge design and your clinician’s assessment.
Can I clean a fixed full-arch bridge?
Yes, but it needs a technique and cleaning aids suited to the space beneath the restoration. Your team should demonstrate these before you leave.
RELATED CARE
Put your options in context.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Support your discussion.
This page provides general education, not a diagnosis or personal treatment recommendation. Your treating dentist explains the benefits, risks and alternatives for you.
YOUR CONSULTATION