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01 Full Arch
Reconstruction
All full-arch protocols
02 Cosmetic
Restoration
All cosmetic restoration
Full Arch Reconstruction

All on 6,
Dental Treatment

Surgery performed by:
Dr Jose Jimenez DDSHarvard trained surgeon
Treatment type:
Six implants per arch
Provisional
Screw-Retained
Permanent Bridge
3 Months Later

By Salvador Frutos - Clinically reviewed by Dr. José Jiménez - Last reviewed 18 May 2026

Bridge Material

Types of
Permanent Teeth.

All on 6 is chosen when the arch needs broader distribution than a minimal plan. The goal is not just more implants; it is a bridge that spreads load, stays cleanable and gives the lab enough room.

Porcelain full-arch bridge material option.
Cost-control option

Porcelain

Porcelain can be used on six implants, but the material still has the same cosmetic and repair limits. More supports do not turn porcelain into a low-maintenance option.

Best for
Six-site plans where budget matters more than service speed
Watch
Layer fracture, shade aging, lab repairs and reduced tooth warranty
Provisionals
Screw-retained provisionals included.
Metal type
Titanium bar (lifetime warranty)
Implants
Nobel, Straumann or Hiossen (lifetime warranty)
Zirconia full-arch bridge material option.
Rigid ceramic route

Zirconia

Zirconia on six implants can feel rigid and strong, but the connection design still decides whether the bridge is serviceable or just difficult to fix.

Best for
Carefully selected cases with room for screw access and bite control
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Rigid impact, chimney weakening, opaque appearance, repair complexity
Provisionals
Screw-retained provisionals included.
Metal type
Titanium bar (lifetime warranty)
Implants
Nobel, Straumann or Hiossen (lifetime warranty)
All on 6 PMMA screw-retained arch with 6 visible screw access holes.
Serviceable route

PMMA

PMMA is often the balanced route for All on 6 because the six implants distribute force while the bridge remains lighter, quieter and easier to maintain.

Best for
Broad arches, stronger distribution, serviceability and patient comfort
Watch
Cleaning around more supports, wear checks and scheduled maintenance
Provisionals
Screw-retained provisionals included.
Metal type
Titanium bar (lifetime warranty)
Implants
Nobel, Straumann or Hiossen (lifetime warranty)
Porcelain All on 6 bridge material option.
Posts6 Titanium Posts
Bar1 Titanium Bar
TeethPorcelain Teeth
Porcelain All on 6

All-On-6
Porcelain.

In an All on 6 plan, porcelain is a cost-control choice. The six-implant foundation helps support the bridge, but porcelain failures still follow ceramic rules.

What it solves A lower material fee.

It can keep the initial price below PMMA or zirconia while still using the six planned implants and titanium bar.

When it fits Controlled bites.

Porcelain is more reasonable when the patient has moderate force and accepts slower repair timelines.

Main concern The tooth layer can fail.

Six supports reduce span stress, but they do not prevent porcelain chipping or shade changes over time.

Risk check Separate support from surface.

Titanium bar: lifetime warranty.
Implants: lifetime warranty, except smokers and periodontal disease cases.
Porcelain teeth: 5 years.

Treatment cost TBD per arch - dummy fee pending
Payment terms
  • $500 deposit
  • 50% upfront
  • 50% minus deposit paid upon completion
  • All electronic/check payments require a 3.8% surcharge.
Included
  • 6 titanium posts
  • 1 titanium bar
  • Shuttle service
  • Room for 3 days (both trips)
  • 3 meals per day
Clarify before deposit

Cost may vary if the patient requires more than 6 implants, or if an additional trip is required as a result of severe bone loss reconstruction surgery.

Zirconia All on 6

All-On-6
Zirconia.

All on 6 zirconia should be reviewed around access, thickness and bite. The material is rigid, so small design mistakes can become larger service problems.

What it solves A hard ceramic bridge.

It can provide a bright, rigid prosthesis when there is enough restorative space and clean screw access.

When it fits Documented support and clearance.

The design must show that the six implants, abutments and screw channels do not overload thin ceramic areas.

Main concern Rigid force transfer.

Zirconia does not absorb bite force like PMMA, so occlusion and night-guard planning matter more.

Risk check Repair can be difficult.

Titanium bar: lifetime warranty.
Implants: lifetime warranty, except smokers and periodontal disease cases.
Zirconia teeth: 10 years.

Treatment cost TBD per arch - dummy fee pending
Payment terms
  • $500 deposit
  • 50% upfront
  • 50% minus deposit paid upon completion
  • All electronic/check payments require a 3.8% surcharge.
Included
  • 6 titanium posts
  • 1 titanium bar
  • Shuttle service
  • Room for 3 days (both trips)
  • 3 meals per day
Clarify before deposit

Cost may vary if the patient requires more than 6 implants, or if an additional trip is required as a result of severe bone loss reconstruction surgery.

Zirconia All on 6 bridge material option.
LookHigh-value ceramic
FeelRigid bite response
AccessConnection must be clear
PMMA screw-retained upper arch bridge for All on 6 with 6 visible screw access holes.
Support6 planned implants
MaterialServiceable PMMA
AccessScrew-retained bridge
PMMA All on 6

All-On-6
PMMA.

All on 6 PMMA gives the lab more implant distribution while keeping the bridge practical for real-life function. It is a strong choice when comfort and maintenance matter.

What it solves Better force distribution.

Six implants can support a wider arch and reduce the load carried by any single area of the bridge.

Why patients choose it Comfort with a broader base.

The bridge stays lighter than ceramic while the implant layout provides a stable foundation.

Why it is practical Adjustments are expected.

A six-implant plan still needs bite tuning, hygiene checks and service access. PMMA makes that path simpler.

Risk check Maintenance protects the investment.

Titanium bar: lifetime warranty.
Implants: lifetime warranty, except smokers and periodontal disease cases.
PMMA screw-retained teeth: 15 years.

Treatment cost TBD per arch - dummy fee pending
Payment terms
  • $500 deposit
  • 50% upfront
  • 50% minus deposit paid upon completion
  • All electronic/check payments require a 3.8% surcharge.
Included
  • 6 titanium posts
  • 1 titanium bar
  • Shuttle service
  • Room for 3 days (both trips)
  • 3 meals per day
Clarify before deposit

Cost may vary if the patient requires more than 6 implants, or if an additional trip is required as a result of severe bone loss reconstruction surgery.

Fixed Provisional Teeth

Your
Provisionals.

The first bridge is shaped to protect six implant sites while the bone heals. More implants do not mean unrestricted chewing during the healing window.

PMMA screw-retained provisional arch for All on 6 with 6 visible screw access holes.
01 / Six sites The load is distributed.

The provisional is adjusted so pressure is shared across the arch rather than concentrated on one support zone.

02 / Bite control Rigid habits are managed early.

Grinding, heavy contacts and uneven bite marks are corrected before the patient leaves the first visit.

03 / Hygiene access More posts need more cleaning.

The bridge must leave room for cleaning tools around the six support positions.

04 / Final records The second trip refines the bridge.

The permanent design uses healed tissue, new bite records and updated shade information.

If immediate loading is not safe

If one of the six implants does not meet stability requirements, the loading plan may be reduced or delayed.

Bone And Gumline

Six-site support
vs Jawbone.

Full arch bridge with stronger jawbone ridge support and less visible prosthetic gumline bulk Stronger ridge support
Full arch bridge with jawbone ridge height loss requiring more visible prosthetic gumline bulk Ridge height loss
Why six helps The bridge has more stops.

Six supports can reduce long spans and give the lab more control over the final bridge.

What limits it Bone must exist in the right places.

A six-implant plan is not useful if the added sites create angulation or hygiene problems.

What we protect A cleanable gumline.

More implants can complicate cleaning unless the prosthetic gumline is planned carefully.

Treatment Process

Treatment Process

Two 3-day trips, built around six-site distribution.

Visit 1 / Six-site surgery + provisional control

First 3-day visit

  1. Day 1 Confirm six implant positions

    The scan, photos and bite records are reviewed so the support spread is clear before surgery.

  2. Day 2 Place and connect six supports

    Extractions if needed, implant placement, abutments and provisional records are completed with the six-site map.

  3. Day 3 Balance the provisional

    The bite is adjusted across the arch, cleaning access is reviewed and the soft-food plan is confirmed.

Visit 2 / Permanent bridge on six supports

Second 3-day visit

  1. Day 1 Measure healed support

    Tissue shape, implant response and bite records are updated after the healing phase.

  2. Day 2 Try-in under function

    The team verifies smile line, speech, contacts and screw-access positions before final delivery.

  3. Day 3 Deliver and document

    The bridge is torqued, sealed, balanced and scheduled for maintenance around six supports.

Quote Decoder

Six implants should mean a clearer plan.

The quote needs to show the six positions, not hide them behind a generic full-arch price.

Estimate map per arch
Six-site map
shown before surgery
Arch reason
width / force / support
Extractions
case dependent
Surgery
six positions listed
Fixed provisional
bite-controlled
Final bridge
material and access
Travel support
hotel / shuttle / meals
Maintenance
cleaning schedule

A complete All on 6 estimate explains where the added supports go and how the patient will clean around them.

Decision Gates

Your diagnosis decides if six implants help.

01Support spread

The six sites must improve distribution across the arch.

02Restorative space

The bridge needs room for strength, screws and hygiene.

03Force control

Heavy bite patterns must be planned before loading.

04Tissue shape

Healing must leave a bridge that can be cleaned.

05Service access

More support should not make maintenance harder.

Proof Slots

Proof for All on 6
should show distribution.

Six-site scan
Show every planned implant position.
Bite record
Explain how force is spread across the arch.
Provisional contacts
Document what is allowed during healing.
Bridge design
Show material thickness and screw access.
Hygiene plan
Show how cleaning works around six supports.
Quick Answers

Six-implant answers.
Specific to the plan.

01Why choose All on 6?

It can provide broader support and better force distribution when the jawbone and restorative space allow it.

02Does All on 6 mean a stronger final bridge?

It can improve the foundation, but material choice, bite design and hygiene still decide long-term performance.

03Is the surgery always bigger than All on 4?

It involves more implant sites, but the real complexity depends on bone, infection, extractions and anatomy.

04Can I chew normally on the provisional?

No. The provisional protects the healing implants and requires a soft-food period even with six supports.

05What should be listed in the quote?

The six positions, bridge material, provisional plan, travel inclusions, maintenance schedule and conditions that can change the fee.

Authorship & Editorial Review - 06

Who wrote this,
and who checked it.

This All on 6 guide focuses on distribution, bite control, cleanability and how six planned implant sites change the treatment conversation. Credential details should be verified before indexing.

First published 18 May 2026
Last reviewed 18 May 2026
Next scheduled review May 2027
Authored by Salvador
Frutos Responsible for explaining six-site distribution, maintenance language and patient-facing treatment structure.
Clinically reviewed by Dr. José
Jiménez Specialist in Oral Surgery & Implantology. Clinical reviewer for six-implant distribution, bite-control limits and implant-risk language. Dental licence: pending verification Specialty record: pending verification Registration jurisdiction: Baja California, Mexico
Responsible clinic record for All on 6 All On 5
by Dr Jimenez
Clinic C. Alamo 303, 21970 Vicente Guerrero, B.C., Mexico
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Next Step

Send the scan.
Map the six sites.
Then compare the plan.

An All on 6 consultation should make the support spread visible before the patient commits. The treatment plan remains provisional until the scan, medical review and consent are complete.

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