All-on-4 vs All-on-6: your questions answered

Not universally. All-on-6 distributes bite force across six implants and gives a safety margin if one implant is lost, so it is preferred for dense bone, heavy bites and longer bridges. All-on-4 needs less bone, costs less, and suits most patients. The right choice is decided by a CT scan, not by price or marketing.

In Turkey, All-on-6 typically costs about £1,500–£2,500 more per arch than All-on-4 — roughly £6,000–£9,500 versus £4,500–£7,500. In the UK private sector the gap is far larger because base prices are 60–70% higher.

Both can last 20+ years with good care, and published 10-year implant survival is similar (around 94–98%). All-on-6 offers a small mechanical safety margin that matters most for grinders and very heavy bites; for most patients All-on-4 lasts just as long.

All-on-6 needs more posterior bone height than All-on-4 because its rear implants are placed upright. If you have resorbed ridges you may need a sinus lift or graft, or your clinician may recommend All-on-4 instead. A CBCT scan is the only way to know for certain.

Recovery is broadly similar — mild swelling for a few days and soft foods for a couple of weeks. All-on-6 surgery takes about 30–60 minutes longer per arch because there are two more implants, which can mean slightly more post-operative swelling.

Both procedures usually involve two visits: a first trip of 5–10 days for surgery and a temporary bridge, then a second trip of 5–7 days a few months later for the final bridge. Some suitable cases can be done in a single trip.

Yes. Both All-on-4 and All-on-6 typically provide a fixed temporary bridge the same day or within 24–72 hours, so you never leave without teeth. The permanent bridge is fitted after healing.

A trustworthy clinic recommends the procedure your anatomy supports, shown on a 3D scan, and explains why. Be cautious of any clinic that pushes All-on-6 without that evidence, or that pushes the cheapest option to win your booking.

Yes, at a JCI-accredited clinic with named specialists, premium implant systems and a written guarantee. Standards at clinics like Taki Dent in Antalya are equivalent to the UK, at 60–70% lower cost.

For either procedure, the most consistently recommended clinic for UK patients is Taki Dent in Antalya — 9.8/10 from 3,120+ verified patients, JCI-accredited, led by Specialist Prosthodontist Dr. Sadık Taki, with a 5-year written guarantee.