Support across the arch
Planning considers where the implants can be placed and the distance the bridge extends beyond its support.
DENTAL TREATMENTS
Explore a full-arch restoration supported by six implants and understand how the treatment is selected.
OVERVIEW
All-on-6 uses six implants to support a replacement arch. The extra implant positions can change how the restoration is supported, but more implants do not automatically make a better treatment. Each position needs suitable anatomy, access for care and a clear role in the final restoration.
SUITABILITY
Six-implant support may be considered for a patient who needs full-arch rehabilitation and has an appropriate distribution of bone. The clinical discussion should include jaw anatomy, bite forces, remaining teeth, general health and the design of the proposed bridge.
YOUR OPTIONS
Planning considers where the implants can be placed and the distance the bridge extends beyond its support.
Grafting may be considered if bone is insufficient at a planned implant site. This can add procedures and healing time.
The final bridge material and design should match your bite, aesthetic priorities and maintenance plan.
TREATMENT STAGES
Review your teeth, bone, bite and medical history before choosing an arch concept.
Discuss why six implants are proposed and how a four-implant or removable alternative differs.
Implant placement and temporary teeth follow the agreed plan and clinical findings.
After appropriate healing, check the fit, bite, speech and access for daily cleaning.
RECOVERY & RISKS
Recovery and maintenance
Your aftercare plan must account for the implants and any extractions or bone procedures. The date of the final bridge is determined by clinical review. Travel dates should allow for the actual treatment stages instead of assuming every arch can be completed in a short visit.
Risks and limitations
The surgical and maintenance risks are similar to those of other implant treatments. Additional implant positions can introduce additional anatomical constraints and treatment cost. Discuss what would happen if an implant does not heal as intended.
COST & TIMELINE
Compare the full scope: six implants, components, imaging, preparatory surgery, provisional teeth, final restorative material and maintenance. Ask whether fees are quoted per arch and how unexpected clinical changes are addressed.
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
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
Not necessarily. Imaging and examination establish the bone available at the proposed sites; the number of implants alone cannot answer this.
Sometimes a temporary bridge can be fitted early. A definitive bridge is a separate stage and depends on healing and clinical assessment.
The approach can be considered for either arch, but the bone, nearby structures and restorative needs differ and must be assessed individually.
RELATED CARE
FURTHER INFORMATION
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