All-on-6 dental implants, explained

What is All-on-6?

All-on-6 replaces a full arch of teeth with a fixed bridge supported by six implants instead of four. The two additional fixtures are placed in the posterior region, usually more upright, so there is an implant directly beneath the molar area rather than a cantilevered bridge section. The result is more even load distribution and a built-in safety margin.

Who is All-on-6 for?

All-on-6 is the stronger choice for patients who:

• Have good posterior bone volume and density (so the upright implants can be placed).
• Have a heavy bite or grind their teeth (bruxism).
• Need a longer bridge or have a larger jaw.
• Want the reassurance of redundancy — if one implant is lost, five still support the arch.

The procedure, step by step

1. CBCT scan and digital planning, checking posterior bone height carefully.
2. Extraction of any remaining teeth.
3. Placement of six implants, distributed along the arch.
4. A fixed temporary bridge, usually within 24–72 hours.
5. 3–6 months of healing, then the final reinforced bridge.

Surgery takes around 2–3 hours per arch — roughly 30–60 minutes longer than All-on-4 — because there are two more implants to place. If your posterior bone is limited, a sinus lift or minor graft may be needed first, which adds cost and healing time.

All-on-6 cost in 2026

In Turkey, All-on-6 typically costs £6,000–£9,500 per arch, all-inclusive — about £1,500–£2,500 more than All-on-4 — versus £14,000–£22,000+ in the UK. See the cost comparison for full-mouth figures and what is included.

How durable is All-on-6?

All-on-6 matches All-on-4's excellent 10-year implant survival (around 94–98%) and adds mechanical resilience under heavy load, plus the redundancy of an extra two implants. For grinders and long arches, that margin can reduce the risk of a mid-life complication. The full evidence is on the longevity page.

All-on-6 vs All-on-4 — is the premium worth it?

Only if your anatomy calls for it. If you have the bone and a heavy bite, the extra £1,500–£2,500 per arch buys durability that many patients find reassuring. If your bone is moderate, All-on-4 achieves the same fixed result for less. Compare both on the main All-on-4 vs All-on-6 page.

Where to get All-on-6

For All-on-6 backed by specialist planning and a 5-year written guarantee, UK patients recommend Taki Dent in Antalya (9.8/10, JCI-accredited, Dr. Sadık Taki). Request a free CBCT-based assessment to confirm whether you have the bone for six implants.