All-on-4 describes a treatment concept in which a full-arch fixed prosthesis is supported by four dental implants in a suitable jaw. It may be considered for patients missing most or all of their teeth, subject to the distribution of usable bone and a comprehensive prosthetic assessment.

Examination and Personalised Assessment

The dentist first checks whether any remaining teeth can be saved. Implant angles, nerve and sinus locations, opposing teeth and the intended length of the prosthesis all influence planning. Four implants are not automatically sufficient for every patient and do not always mean a simple or low-risk operation.

Treatment Stages and Timeline

Some suitable patients may receive a fixed temporary restoration shortly after surgery. This is not necessarily the final set of teeth. The definitive prosthesis commonly follows a separate healing period. Patients need instructions on soft foods, cleaning beneath the restoration and recognising loosening, swelling or changes in their bite.

Key Considerations When Choosing Treatment

When planning surgery, the team must ask about systemic illnesses, smoking, gum health, previous extractions and medications. Where necessary, three-dimensional imaging is used to examine the positions of nerves, sinuses and other anatomical structures. OG Dental Clinic states that its implant surgeries are carried out by Associate Professor Dr Hüseyin Akçay and his team. Placing an implant in bone and fitting the permanent tooth onto it are separate stages. Healing and osseointegration can take several months; any temporary prosthesis after surgery is considered case by case. Regular brushing, interdental cleaning, follow-up appointments and management of risky habits remain important in the long term. The clinic reports a lifetime warranty policy for implant bodies, but this does not mean biological complications are impossible, and the written scope should be read carefully.

Additional Information for Patients

Before treatment, request the proposed implant positions, the planned number of visits and a clear distinction between surgical components and permanent teeth. The team should describe what would happen if additional bone treatment were needed and when the result can be evaluated. This makes the travel and recovery schedule more realistic and gives patients time to consider alternatives.

Risks, Care and Follow-Up

Early detection of gum inflammation around an implant, loosening of a prosthetic screw, bone loss or fracture of the upper prosthesis may provide more options for treatment. Smoking, poor oral hygiene and missed follow-up appointments can have adverse effects. The care requirements for a crown or prosthesis fitted to an implant should be considered separately from the warranty terms for the implant body.