All-on-6 is a full-arch treatment approach in which six suitably distributed implants support a fixed restoration. Their contribution to the planned prosthesis matters more than reaching a particular number.
Dr. Ali İlker Baştan reviews bone volume and distribution, the opposing jaw, bite forces, grinding and the space required for a maintainable prosthesis. An extra implant is not recommended simply to reach six if its position would be unfavourable.
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Suitability
When May All-on-6 Be Considered?
01
Full-Arch Needs
Options are discussed if all teeth in one jaw are missing or the remaining teeth cannot be predictably maintained.
02
Favourable Bone Sites
Six implant positions need to offer meaningful support to the restoration.
03
Prosthetic Design
Bridge length, bite forces and access for cleaning influence the plan.
Treatment Journey
The All-on-6 Treatment Path
Assessment, surgery and restorative stages form one individual treatment plan.
01
Assessment and Imaging
Bone anatomy, remaining teeth, health history and expectations are reviewed.
02
Planning Six Positions
Implant distribution and the temporary and final restorations are designed together.
03
Surgical Stage
The planned implants are placed under an appropriate anaesthesia protocol; temporary bridge options are evaluated.
04
Final Bridge and Review
Healing is monitored and the final bridge and daily maintenance programme are completed.
More Implants Do Not Automatically Mean a Better Plan
When six implants can be placed at favourable sites, they may broaden support for the bridge. If the anatomy would force extra implants into poor positions, four well-planned implants or another configuration may be more appropriate.
Grinding, the opposing arch, restoration material and cleaning access are considered when comparing the two approaches.
Individual suitability requires clinical assessment and imaging.
