Apr 24, 2018
If you are looking for replacing many of the missing teeth
or all the teeth in either of the jaws or both the jaws, "All on 4" and "All on 6" treatment
procedures will be the point of discussion with the Dentist most of the times.
Though both the treatment concepts appear to be very similar and look to
achieve similar results, they have some key difference in the procedures. The
present article is written with a view to highlight the similarities and
differences between the two treatment concepts. The Treatment Basics Both All on 6 and All on 4 are treatment solutions for
patients looking to replace almost all the teeth in a single jaw or both the
jaws. Both treatment protocols involve surgical placements of Dental Implants
in the jaw. The Dental Implants placed are
the foundations for support to fixed teeth. As the name denotes the term
"All on" denotes replacement of all the teeth (generally first molar
to first molar). Imagine all your Implants connected to each other to support the
missing teeth, which is essentially more important than replacing each missing
tooth with an Implant. All on 6 works on the same basis replacing the missing
teeth, joined together over 6 Implants instead of 4 Implants in All on 4. Time Taken Both treatment procedures may take 45 minutes to 60 minutes
to be completed for a single jaw. Fixed teeth or Crowns over both the treatment
procedures requires separate appointments. Anesthesia Both All on 6 and All on 4 can be done under local
anesthesia on most occasions, however general anesthesia and conscious sedation
can also be chosen for patients who have great dental anxiety. Difference Between Both Procedures One of the obvious difference is the number of Implants
placed in the jaw. All on 6 utilizes 6 Implants while All on 4 utilizes 4 Implants.
The decision to choose a particular procedure is often based on clinical and
radiological expertise of a Dental practice. We at Avance Dental Care, believe and recommend that All on 6 procedures definitely provides better strength and stability. Patients report
of comfort and better longevity with 6 Implants instead of 4. Patients must
understand that every time they bite, the pressure has to be evenly dispersed
on Implants for which placement of additional 2 Implants provides significant strength,
retention, stability and long term benefit. 4 is the minimum number but definitely
not the best. Patients with compromised bone structure in the posterior
region (Back tooth region) are often the preferred choices for All on 4
procedure to avoid extensive bone grafting procedure which can be expensive and
time consuming. Which One is Best for You? Both All on 6 and All on 4 Treatment Protocols offer great permanent
solutions to people to replace and regain their lost smiles. Ask your dentist
which procedure does he/she recommend "All on 6" or "All on 4"? Do not hesitate in asking the question "Why"?
If you have any more questions or look to learn more about "All
on 6" or "All on 4" procedures, please write back to us.What is Right for You: All on 6 or All on 4?