1. What Is the All-on-4 / All-on-6 Concept?
Rather than placing a separate implant for every individual missing tooth (which is cost-prohibitive and invasive), Dr. Avinash strategically positions 4 or 6 titanium implants across the jaw.
The two posterior implants are placed at a special 45-degree angle. This angled placement anchors them in the dense anterior bone, avoiding the maxillary sinus in the upper jaw and the mental nerve in the lower jaw—eliminating the need for expensive, painful bone grafts in most patients.
2. Life-Changing Benefits of Fixed Teeth on Implants
- 100% Fixed (Non-Removable): They stay locked in your mouth 24/7. No messy adhesives, no removing them at night in a glass of water.
- Eat Anything: Restores over 90% of natural chewing force. Enjoy crisp apples, roasted nuts, mutton, and South Indian rotis with complete confidence.
- Uncovered Palate: Unlike upper dentures that cover the roof of your mouth, All-on-4 leaves your palate completely open, restoring full taste sensation and natural speech.
- Youthful Facial Rejuvenation: Prevents sunken cheeks and facial collapse by preserving your natural jawbone height.
3. All-on-4 vs Traditional Loose Dentures: The Ultimate Comparison
For elderly parents and adults in Mysore who have struggled with ill-fitting plastic dentures for years, All-on-4 full arch rehabilitation is life-changing:
- Permanently Fixed: Bolted securely to 4 titanium implants—cannot slip, wobble, or fall out during social gatherings or weddings.
- Uncovered Palate: Unlike upper dentures that choke the roof of your mouth, All-on-4 leaves your palate completely open, restoring 100% of taste sensations and food temperature perception.
- Superior Chewing Efficiency: Restores up to 90% of natural chewing force (compared to just 20% with loose plastic dentures), allowing patients to enjoy crunchy dosas, apples, nuts, and fibrous vegetables.
- Halts Facial Bone Collapse: Titanium implants stimulate jawbone cells, preventing premature facial aging and sunken lip contours.
4. The All-on-4 Treatment Journey at Dental Planet Mysore
From your initial virtual or in-person 3D CBCT consultation to final monolithic zirconia arch delivery, Dr. Avinash guides you through every step with gentle, pain-free sedation care and customized financial EMI plans.
Full Mouth Rehabilitation with Dental Implants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between All-on-4 and All-on-6?
All-on-4 is ideal for jaws with moderate bone availability, whereas All-on-6 utilizes two additional implants in the upper jaw for maximum long-term load distribution.
Q: Can an 80-year-old senior get All-on-4 implants?
Yes! Age is not a barrier. General health and bone density are what matter. We have successfully restored fixed teeth for patients in their 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Q: What is the lifespan of an All-on-4 full-mouth implant bridge?
With regular 6-month checkups and good oral hygiene, titanium implants last a lifetime, and the monolithic zirconia bridge provides 20 to 30+ years of flawless service.
Q: Can elderly patients with thin jawbones get All-on-4?
Yes! The rear implants are strategically angled at 30 to 45 degrees, maximizing contact with denser anterior bone and eliminating the need for expensive bone grafting or sinus lifts in over 90% of cases.
Dr. Avinash B.S.
Chief Dental Surgeon & Implantologist, MDS
Certified Implantologist specializing in titanium implants, immediate loading, full-arch rehabilitation, and bone grafting with 18+ years of excellence.
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