Implants
Six implants for maximum stability — best for heavy bite forces.
All-on-6 is the same protocol as All-on-4 but with two additional implants for extra support. The benefits: better load distribution, longer prosthesis lifespan, and fewer micro-movements that can wear down components over time. The trade-off: ~$2,000 more per arch and slightly longer surgery.
We recommend All-on-6 over All-on-4 in three scenarios: (1) you grind your teeth (bruxism); (2) your bite force is unusually strong; (3) the prosthesis is full-zirconia, which benefits from the wider support.
Trip protocol identical to All-on-4: surgical placement + immediate temporary, then permanent prosthesis 4–6 months later. Per-arch pricing: from $14,000 USD on Straumann implants.
Same options as All-on-4: Straumann SLActive® implants exclusively, monolithic zirconia or acrylic-titanium hybrid prosthesis. The two additional implants are standard 4.0–4.5mm diameter, placed in the molar region.
For most patients All-on-4 is sufficient. Choose All-on-6 if you grind/clench, have a strong bite, or want zirconia (the heavier material benefits from extra support).
Surgery takes ~30 minutes longer. Recovery is the same — local soreness 2–3 days, soft food 2 weeks. Most patients drive back to Yuma the same evening.
Yes. Lifetime on implants, 5 years on prosthesis material.
Yes, two additional implants can be added in the future if needed, but most patients who pick All-on-4 don't need to.
Hybrid: 8–13 years. Full zirconia: 15–20 years. The extra implants reduce wear on the prosthesis.