Импланты All-on-6

All-on-6 replaces every tooth in an upper or lower arch with a single fixed bridge anchored by six implants. It's designed for patients who've lost most or all of their teeth and who want a result that stays put, functions like natural teeth, and doesn't require the nightly routine of a removable denture.

The six implants are placed straight into the jawbone at predetermined positions, all planned digitally from your 3D scan before surgery begins. Once osseointegration is complete typically around three months the permanent zirconia bridge is fitted. Between the two visits, you wear a temporary fixed bridge. You are never without teeth.

All-on-6 uses more implants than All-on-4, which distributes the biting load more evenly across the arch. For patients with adequate bone volume and strong bite forces, this can be the better approach. For patients with significant bone loss in the posterior jaw, All-on-4's angled implant placement is often more practical. We'll tell you which we recommend and why after seeing your scan.

What Is All-on-6?

All-on-6 is a full-arch implant technique in which six titanium posts are placed into the jawbone to support a complete fixed bridge for one jaw. Rather than placing one implant per missing tooth, the entire arch is supported on six fixtures all placed vertically, without the angled rear implants used in All-on-4.

The fixed bridge attached to the six implants does not come out at night. It doesn't rest on the gum the way a denture does, and it doesn't cover the roof of the mouth. Most patients describe the difference from a full denture as immediate in terms of stability, comfort when eating, and the absence of adhesives or movement.

Is All-on-6 Right for You?

All-on-6 is suited to patients with significant tooth loss who have adequate bone volume across the jaw. The six implants are placed straight into the bone which means more bone is needed at more points than in All-on-4.

If you've been told elsewhere that you don't have enough bone for implants, that assessment may have been made without 3D imaging or may apply to standard implants but not All-on-4 or All-on-6. We'll tell you clearly what your scan shows.

All-on-6 vs. All-on-4 vs. Removable Denture

Here's how All-on-6 compares to the main alternatives for full-arch tooth replacement:

What All-on-6 Actually Changes

The benefits patients describe aren't abstract they're specific to what changes when you go from a denture to a fixed implant-supported bridge.

You stop thinking about your teeth when you eat

Removable dentures rest on the gum and can shift under biting force. All-on-6 implants are anchored in the bone. The bridge doesn't move. Most patients return to a full diet including foods they'd been avoiding for years once the permanent bridge is fitted and healing is complete.

The roof of your mouth is uncovered

Full upper dentures cover the palate. All-on-6 bridges don't. The difference in how food tastes and how natural the teeth feel is significant for most patients. It's consistently one of the things people mention first.

The bone is stimulated, not just replaced

When teeth are lost, the jawbone gradually shrinks because it's no longer receiving the stimulation that roots provide. Implants transmit biting forces into the bone, which slows this process. A denture sits on top of the gum and doesn't. Over years, this difference becomes visible in how the face looks.

Daily maintenance is straightforward

The bridge is cleaned in place no removal, no adhesives, no overnight soaking. You brush twice daily with a soft toothbrush, and use an interdental brush or water flosser to clean under the bridge. Professional hygiene appointments every 6 months remain important.

The All-on-6 Procedure: Step by Step

All-on-6 treatment follows two defined stages, separated by a healing period. The total timeline from first appointment to permanent bridge is approximately 3–4 months.

Stage 1 Surgery Day

Stage 2 Permanent Bridge Fitting (approx. 3 months later)

Your All-on-6 Journey in Istanbul

First Visit approx. 6–8 days

Between Visits approx. 3 months at home

Osseointegration. The temporary bridge stays in. Soft diet for the first 6–8 weeks, then progressively normal. Your coordinator remains reachable by WhatsApp. If you have a local dentist monitoring you, we provide complete clinical documentation.

Second Visit approx. 4–5 days

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How many visits to Istanbul are required?
Most All-on-6 patients need two visits: the first for surgery (6–8 days) and the second for permanent bridge fitting (4–5 days), separated by approximately 3 months. If preparatory procedures such as bone grafting are needed, an additional visit may be required confirmed in your treatment plan before you commit to anything.

What if a complication arises after I'm home?
Minor post-operative issues mild swelling, temporary sensitivity, small bite adjustments can usually be managed remotely with guidance from our team. Anything requiring physical assessment, we arrange promptly: either through a return to Istanbul or, where possible, through referral to a trusted local provider. We take clinical responsibility for our work.

How is follow-up handled after I return home?
We send every patient home with complete written documentation: treatment records, X-rays, implant specifications, and aftercare instructions. Annual professional check-ups with your local dentist are sufficient for most implant cases. Your DentAkademi coordinator remains reachable by WhatsApp for any questions between appointments.

What does the temporary bridge allow me to eat?
During the first 6–8 weeks, we recommend a soft diet anything that doesn't require significant bite force. Most patients manage well with cooked vegetables, fish, pasta, eggs, and softer proteins. After that period, the diet progressively normalises. After the permanent bridge is fitted, most patients return to a completely unrestricted diet.

Will my coordinator speak English?
Yes. Every international patient is assigned a dedicated coordinator who speaks English and manages all communication from first enquiry through to aftercare. You have a single point of contact not a different person at each stage.

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All-on-6 is a well-established full-arch restoration for patients who have lost most or all of their teeth and have sufficient bone volume across the jaw. Six straight implants provide more anchor points than All-on-4, which can be advantageous for patients with strong bite forces or good bone density throughout the arch.

It's not the right approach for everyone. When posterior bone loss is significant, All-on-4's angled placement is usually the more practical option. When patients have good bone and high bite demands, All-on-6 is often the better fit. The scan tells us which is which and that conversation happens before any commitment is made.

For international patients weighing up Istanbul as a destination, the clinical standards, implant systems, and diagnostic technology at DentAkademi are not a compromise. Our 98.3% implant survival rate reflects how seriously we take the planning. The cost difference is real and it's structural, not the result of cutting corners.