3 on 6 and all on 4 dental implants offer permanent solutions, creating the perfect smile that never moves. Through a minor surgery, titanium implants are installed in your jaw, creating durable anchors for your new teeth. These dental implants fill large gaps in your mouth, replace decaying teeth, and help restore gum health and oral hygiene.
But which option is right for you? That’s what we are here to tell you.
Our guide today explores every aspect of the 3 on 6 and all on 4 dental implants to help you decide which is best for you.
The treatment approach is similar, but you can expect 3 on 6 treatments to take longer with more dental appointments. This is because temporary bridges are used while your wounds heal, rather than bridges being installed immediately, like they are with the all on 4 treatment.
The 3 on 6 treatment features four steps:
An initial consultation takes place with your dentist, where scans of your mouth are taken to see if 3 on 6 implants are suitable. Your dentist will answer any questions, discuss your desired results, and offer a timeline for your treatment.
Once you have agreed to the treatment, you will be invited back for implant surgery. During this procedure, you are sedated or offered a local anaesthetic, and six implants are added to your jaw for each arch of your teeth. The implants take a few weeks and months to heal, so temporary bridges are provided to restore your smile.
As the implants heal, an updated set of temporary bridges is provided. These can be customised, and you will be asked to make any adjustments before your permanent prosthetics arrive. These bridges will be used for a few weeks before your dentist invites you back for any modifications.
At one final appointment, you will have your permanent bridges fitted. These are designed by 3 on 6 dental lab specialists based on your dentist's recommendations. Once the bridges are installed, you do not need to remove them again.
The all on 4 treatment approach uses four steps:
At an initial consultation, your teeth and bone structure are examined, usually with X-rays, to help determine the best treatment. Your desired results are discussed, and any questions you have answered. You will also be provided with a specific timeframe and expected cost.
Impressions of your teeth are taken along with photographs and dental records which are sent to specialist all on 4 technicians who design and manufacture your new implants. You can expect this appointment to involve 3-D scans of your bones and teeth, along with photo analysis of your facial features to provide you with implants that compliment your face.
You are usually sedated with a general anaesthetic for your treatment, with local anaesthetic sometimes applied to your gum. Any teeth that need to be removed are extracted, and gum disease is cleaned away, preparing your jawbone for the titanium fixtures to be fitted. Any reconstructive work to your jaw is also completed here.
Additional impressions are taken to help ensure your new smile fits perfectly. Four titanium implants are added, and dissolvable sutures are used to close your wounds. A few days later, you will return to your dentist and have the prosthetic teeth fitted. Once installed, these will last for life!
Your diet can take a few months to return to normal as your jaw heals around the implants. A softer food diet should be followed, along with regular brushing and flossing. You might experience bruising, discomfort, and swelling for the first few days, with pain relief prescribed.
Regular checkups are recommended to ensure your jaw is healing and that you are adjusting to your new teeth.
3 on 6 dental implants have a longer treatment time than all on 4 as the prosthetic teeth are installed once your mouth has fully healed. For some clients, this can be a few months, extending the time it takes for perfect teeth and involving more dental appointments.
Your 3 on 6 treatment can take a few months from start to finish. This is because you must allow your implants to heal fully before permanent bridges are installed. While you wait, you are provided with temporary bridges, but you will need to return once the implants are healed for your permanent bridges.
While this means more visits, the temporary bridges allow you to try out your new smile and request any modifications or adjustments, ensuring that it is perfect when your permanent bridges are installed.
On average, it can take a few weeks, from consultation to the treatment, for your all on 4 dental implants to be fitted. This allows time for your initial consultation and prosthetics to be created. The treatment itself should take no longer than a day, depending how many implants are being installed. Some clients will have their implants installed in a few hours.
3 on 6 and all on 4 have similar technological features. They use implants to secure bridges of teeth. The implants are fitted at an angle to offer a natural smile and a full range of movement, allowing you to enjoy your food as usual.
3 on 6 dental implants use titanium screws which are installed into your jaw. 6 screws are required for every arch of teeth, creating a secure and permanent bond for the prosthetics. The implants are installed at a thirty to forty-five-degree angle, helping to create a natural smile and providing a full range of motion.
The treatment can help to preserve the bones in your mouth, using your natural gums to strengthen and protect your jaw from bone loss. The implants can also help treat irregular bites, transforming your mouth and health.
All on 4 dental implants use titanium implants, with four fitted for each bridge of teeth. These implants are installed at a forty-five-degree angle, helping to recreate a natural smile. The angle of these implants also allows you to retain full natural movement, ensuring you can eat and drink as normal once fully healed.
All on 4 implants are slightly cheaper than 3 on 6 dental implants. The cost of these treatments varies depending on how many teeth you replace and whether additional procedures, like tooth extraction and bone grafts, are required before the implants can be installed.
Both of these procedures are available with payment plans and financing options that allow you to spread the cost and get the smile you want.
3 on 6 dental implants cost between $22,000 and $25,000 per arch of teeth. The overall cost varies depending on how many arches you need and if additional bone grafts are needed to strengthen your jawbone before installing the implants.
All on 4 dental implants can cost between $15,000 and $20,000, depending on the complexity of your case. It costs more to have implants added to both your upper and lower jaw and if additional bone grafts are required to help strengthen your jaw bone for a successful implantation.
Customers were happy with both 3 on 6 and all on 4 dental implants. Some found the 3 on 6 process time-consuming, especially as they had to make several trips to their dentist, but they were pleased with the results. They found that both treatments allowed them to access their dentist regularly, answering their questions and providing the support they needed.
Customers were pleased with their 3 on 6 treatment. They found the consultation process provided them with the answers they needed and were impressed with the visualisation of their new smile. While some found the treatment procedure uncomfortable, few reported any pain. The aftercare was simple to follow, and clients found the swelling reduced over a few days.
Customers did note that the process was time-consuming, with several visits, but they found this allowed them to have their questions answered and access superior care. Check out our before and after images of customers to see their smiles transformed.
Overall, customers are impressed with their all on 4 experience. While they experienced some discomfort after the procedure, they found it relatively pain-free and the recovery time quick. They praised the thorough consultation process, providing them with a breakdown of the treatment and answering any questions clearly.
Check out our customers' before-and-after images to see the transformative results, which deliver natural smiles and boost confidence.
3 on 6 dental implant customers can enjoy frequent appointments where our dental team will fully support them. Regular appointments allow customers to raise concerns and tailor their bridges to suit their needs, making adjustments as often as they want. This supports customers in creating their perfect smile and offers more adjustment opportunities than other dental implant procedures.
At Gorgeous Smiles, we offer regular checkups and follow-up appointments after treatment, as well as contact through email and phone to ensure you are getting the support you need.
You can expect regular checkups and follow-up appointments after your all on 4 treatment. A dentist will see you to ensure your wounds heal and you adjust to your new teeth. Your dentist will also check for adjustments and answer any questions you have throughout your recovery.
Your dentist supports you before, during, and after the procedure, with round-the-clock support available via phone, email, or in-person appointments.
The aftercare process is similar. Softer foods are consumed immediately after treatment. It can take up to six months for both 3 on 6 and all on 4 to fully heal, meaning you will be without crunchy foods for a while.
Aftercare is an important part of your 3 on 6 dental implant treatment. It can take up to six months for your wounds to heal, meaning you must adopt a softer food diet. You can eat relatively solid food after a week, but it can take up to six months to enjoy crunchy foods.
Regular brushing, flossing, and checkups are required to keep your mouth healthy and ensure your wounds heal.
The aftercare process is relatively straightforward. For the first few months after your surgery, you will need to follow a softer diet, eating pasta, eggs, chicken, and fish and avoiding hard or crunchy foods. You should also treat your prosthetic teeth like natural ones, brushing and flossing them twice daily.
You will attend regular checkups and have a follow-up appointment a few months after your treatment to ensure your implants have fully healed. Once you are signed off at this appointment, you can return to a normal diet and enjoy all foods.
Both 3 on 6 and all on 4 dental implants are excellent options that allow you to transform your smile and enjoy a permanent solution to gaps or decaying teeth. Why not book a consultation with us at Gorgeous Smiles to discuss your options and see which dental implant procedure is right for you? We can show you what your new smile could look like, run through financing options, and provide round-the-clock care that allows you to smile confidently.
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