All-on-4 vs. All-on-6: Which Full-Arch System Delivers Better Long-Term Results?
All-on-4 vs. All-on-6: Which Full-Arch System Delivers Better Long-Term Results? Struggling to choose the right full-arch protocol for predictable results? When it comes to full-arch rehabilitation, clinicians today are often faced with two dominant protocols: All-on-4 and All-on-6 techniques. Both offer efficient paths to restoring function and aesthetics for edentulous patients, but the long-term results, workflow demands, and prosthetic flexibility between them tell very different stories. For professionals and dental labs seeking consistency, biomechanical predictability, and prosthetic scalability, understanding the nuanced differences between these two approaches is key to making informed multi-unit implant planning decisions. Structural Stability: Distribution Matters In the All-on-4 approach, four implants are strategically placed: two anterior vertical implants and two posterior implants tilted up to 45 degrees. This configuration is designed to maximiz...