All-on-4 in Istanbul: full-arch implant assessment

What does the treatment involve?

All-on-4 is an approach in which a full-arch restoration supported by four implants may be considered for a suitable toothless jaw. The name alone does not establish suitability. Implant positions, the prosthesis design and the condition of remaining tissues are planned together. The same approach is not appropriate for every person who has lost teeth.

Assessment and treatment planning

Assessment considers whether existing teeth can be retained, the bone and gums, jaw relationships and general health. Imaging informs discussion of surgical and restorative stages. A temporary restoration is not the same as the final prosthesis. The type of restoration possible at each stage and the number of visits depend on the individual clinical plan.

Which alternatives should you discuss?

Comparing All-on-4 with All-on-6 involves more than counting implants. Bone conditions, force distribution, prosthesis design, access for cleaning and maintenance matter too. Other implant numbers or removable options may be considered for some people. Ask why a specific approach is recommended and why alternatives may or may not be suitable for your circumstances.

Care and follow-up

Learn how to clean beneath the full-arch restoration and around the implants. Clarify the tools, reviews and contact arrangements if a problem occurs. Include possible checks and return visits in your travel planning. Do not assume same-day completion or a one-visit result before your own clinical plan has been assessed.

Planning your visit to Istanbul

If you live outside Istanbul, include your country, the treatment you are considering and possible travel dates in your first enquiry. Existing images may help the initial conversation. Ask the clinic what is useful before arranging new imaging. Diagnosis and a confirmed plan require examination; a remote conversation prepares for that visit.

Before committing to flights or accommodation, clarify examination and treatment appointments, laboratory or healing stages and possible additional visits. Do not assume flights, hotels or transfers are included in treatment fees. Confirm needs and responsibilities directly. Planning should also cover where reviews will take place after you return home and when to contact the Istanbul clinic.

What affects the treatment estimate?

A treatment name alone does not determine its cost. The number of teeth, existing restorations, additional assessment, material choice and stages of care can affect the overall scope. General information in an initial message is different from a plan following examination. When comparing options, request an explanation that identifies the proposed procedures and possible additional needs.

Ask whether examination, imaging, temporary stages, laboratory work, final restorations and reviews are included. Payment timing, what happens if the plan changes and separate travel expenses should be clear. A personalised fee or outcome cannot be established here without assessing your individual situation.

Assessment and contact in Nişantaşı

Doctor Afra is based in Nişantaşı, Şişli, Istanbul. At a consultation with Dr. Afra Eda Karadayı Yüzükcü, discuss oral health, function and your appearance-related priorities together. Include an international dialling code with your phone number in the form. Health images are optional; review the sharing information before attaching them. The clinic confirms appointment times separately.