For extensive tooth loss in one or both jaws, the plan begins with the remaining teeth and the intended restoration, not a predetermined implant number.
Full-mouth implant treatment considers implant-supported restorations when a complete arch is missing or the remaining teeth cannot be predictably maintained. Fixed full-arch bridges, segmented bridges and, in suitable cases, implant-retained removable options may be discussed.
Dr. Ali İlker Baştan assesses the upper and lower jaws separately. All-on-4 could be suitable in one jaw and All-on-6 in the other; some patients need a different distribution or preparatory bone treatment. The possibility of retaining natural teeth is considered alongside the surgical and prosthetic design.
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Suitability
What Determines the Treatment Plan?
01
Remaining Teeth
Maintainable teeth are assessed; an extraction is not decided merely because a full-arch option is considered.
02
Bone and General Health
Three-dimensional imaging, bone distribution, medical history and healing factors are reviewed.
03
Restorative Needs
Fixed or removable designs, speech, appearance, bite and cleaning access are considered together.
Treatment Journey
How Does Full-Arch Treatment Progress?
If both jaws require treatment, each receives its own implant and prosthetic plan.
01
Initial Assessment
Existing X-rays, oral health, medication and expectations are discussed.
02
Individual Design
Implant distribution and temporary and final restoration options are determined.
03
Surgery and Temporary Phase
The planned procedures are performed; temporary teeth are assessed when conditions permit.
04
Final Bridge and Maintenance
After healing, the final restoration and long-term review schedule are completed.
The choice between four and six implants is not based solely on how many teeth are missing. Bone positions, bridge length, bite forces and cleaning access determine whether each implant can contribute useful support.
Advanced upper-jaw bone loss may lead to discussion of bone augmentation or a specialist option such as zygomatic implants. No single configuration is prescribed for every patient.
Individual suitability requires clinical assessment and imaging.
