All-on-4 and All-on-6 are common shorthand for implant-supported full-arch restoration concepts. The number alone cannot tell you which approach is appropriate for your anatomy, oral health and prosthetic needs. A qualified treating dental team should evaluate imaging, bone conditions and your health history before recommending a specific plan.
Ask what each proposal actually includes
Two quotes may differ in more than implant count. Request details on extractions, imaging, grafting or other preparatory procedures, temporary teeth, the definitive prosthesis, materials, laboratory work, anesthesia, visits and follow-up. Avoid comparing a provisional treatment package to a completed restorative plan.
Clarify the clinical reasoning
What findings support the suggested approach? How do imaging and examination influence implant positions and design? Does the plan rely on bone grafting or other procedures? Request an explanation of alternatives and limitations in language you understand rather than interpreting a website diagram as an individual recommendation.
Understand the timeline for visitors
Ask whether temporary teeth are planned, when any definitive restoration would be fitted, and what follow-up must occur after you return home. A one-trip headline may not include all needed stages or maintenance. Have the clinic identify which steps require a second visit and which can safely be coordinated with a dentist near home.
Compare the financial risks
Request separate estimates for the surgical and restorative stages. Ask what happens if a healing complication delays the final prosthesis, if a component needs replacement or if laboratory adjustments are required. Verify whether travel, accommodations and unexpected treatment changes are excluded.
A side-by-side worksheet
- Named treating clinicians and exact clinic
- Clinical explanation of proposed implant configuration
- Temporary and definitive prosthesis specifications
- Full treatment stages and travel requirements
- Maintenance, spare components and warranty limitations
- Written total estimate and possible extras
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