Even if you’ve lost many teeth over the course of your life, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on a radiant smile. Innovative solutions like All-on-8 make it possible to have a fixed dental prosthesis with excellent aesthetics and high chewing comfort.
With the All-on-8 treatment, also known as Great-on-8, 8 dental implants are placed in each jaw. These then serve as anchors for a fixed dental prosthesis that is visually indistinguishable from natural teeth.
Feel free to visit us at our dental practice in Zurich and let our dentists advise you on whether All-on-8 might be a suitable solution for you.
Who is a good candidate for All-on-8 treatment?
Depending on your individual dental situation, there are various solutions for fixed dental prostheses. A popular option that we also offer at our dental practice is All-on-4, in which each jaw is fitted with 4 implants. In some cases, however, All-on-6 or All-on-8 approaches—which use a larger number of implants—may be more suitable.
The All-on-8 restoration is more complex but offers a high degree of stability. The pressure load is distributed across more implants. This even distribution of load better protects the jawbone against bone loss. Chewing ability is improved, which is a decisive factor for some patients.
The existing bone mass must also be taken into account. For an All-on-8 restoration, we require sufficient bone volume to securely anchor all implants. In Zurich, we always make the decision regarding a specific approach on a case-by-case basis, taking your wishes and expectations into consideration.
What Is the All-on-8 Treatment Process Like in Zurich?
Planning
Your journey to a new, radiant smile always begins with a detailed consultation. One of our dentists will discuss your current dental situation with you and explain which dental restoration options are available. The pros and cons of each approach are discussed in depth before we work with you to select the right one.
Once you’ve decided on All-on-8 treatment, your dentist will begin the planning process. To do this, they’ll work with a digital 3D model of your jaw, which allows them to precisely plan the position and alignment of the individual dental implants.
The condition of the jawbone is carefully assessed. Thanks to modern digital planning tools, we can make optimal use of the available bone, which usually allows us to avoid bone grafting for All-on-8 treatments.
The Implantation
All-on-8 procedures in Zurich are typically performed under general anesthesia, as this is a relatively major procedure. Treatment under local anesthesia is also available upon request.
If any remaining natural teeth are present, they are removed in the first step. The dentist then anchors the implants in the jawbone at the previously determined positions. Drilling templates are used to precisely verify the position of the dental implants.
In the final step, the dentist screws an abutment onto the implants, which will later serve as the attachment for the dental prosthesis. The gum tissue is closed with several stitches, and your temporary denture is fitted.
Your New Denture
After All-on-8 implantation, it takes several months for the dental implants to fully integrate into the jawbone. Once the healing period is complete, we take a new impression, as the bone structure may have changed in the meantime.
Based on this impression, your final dentures will be custom-made in the dental laboratory. At a follow-up appointment, your dentist will fit the dentures and make any final minor adjustments. You’ll leave our office with your new, radiant smile.
What should I keep in mind with my All-on-8 dentures?
The major advantage of an All-on-8 restoration is optimal pressure distribution. The chewing force is distributed evenly across all implants, so you’ll enjoy a level of comfort similar to that of your natural teeth when chewing. You’re not restricted in any way when it comes to food choices. The only important thing is that you continue to practice careful oral hygiene to prevent gum inflammation.
In addition, we recommend regular dental checkups and professional teeth cleaning after your All-on-8 treatment to optimally complement your at-home oral care routine. Your dentist and our experienced preventive care team will provide you with all the important information you need to care for your new teeth.
FAQ
Thanks to All-on-8, you’ll receive a fixed dental prosthesis with excellent aesthetics and a natural chewing sensation. The chewing force is distributed evenly across all 8 implants. This prevents bone loss and improves your ability to chew. You’ll receive a fixed temporary prosthesis for the duration of the healing period, so you’ll leave our practice with a flawless set of teeth.
Fixed dental prostheses can be attached to either ceramic or titanium implants. Titanium dental implants have proven to be a durable, highly resilient, and well-tolerated solution. If you’d like to avoid metal in your mouth entirely, we offer high-quality ceramic implants from the Swiss manufacturer SDS SWISS DENTAL SOLUTIONS. These are completely biocompatible and, aesthetically, virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. Our dentists would be happy to advise you on the most suitable implant.
A fixed dental prosthesis can be anchored to a variable number of implants. The most common solutions are All-on-4, All-on-6, and All-on-8. The optimal number of implants for each individual case depends on the specific situation and the condition of the jawbone.
Generally speaking, more implants mean more work and higher costs, but also greater stability. The load is distributed more evenly across the jawbone, which helps prevent bone loss. The evenly distributed chewing load also improves chewing comfort.
Before the final dental prosthesis can be fitted, the dental implants must fully integrate into the jawbone. This process takes about 3–6 months. In the meantime, we will provide you with a fixed temporary prosthesis that can bear weight immediately.
With your temporary dentures, you can eat and drink again immediately after the implant procedure. The new situation may feel a little strange at first, which is why we recommend avoiding foods that are too hard during the first few days.