Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 or All-on-6? A Specialist Guide
Specialist Prosthodontist · Taki Dent, Antalya
Most adults who have lost — or are about to lose — most of their teeth in a jaw are candidates for All-on-4 or All-on-6, including many told elsewhere they "have no bone for implants", because the angled All-on-4 design works with limited bone. You are likely suitable if you are in reasonable general health, are a non-smoker or willing to stop, and have your gum disease under control. Uncontrolled diabetes, heavy smoking and some medications can complicate it but rarely rule it out entirely. Only a CT scan and a specialist can confirm candidacy. Taki Dent offers a free remote assessment from your X-rays before you travel.
Who is a typical candidate?
The classic candidate is someone who has lost most of the teeth in an arch, has several failing teeth that cannot be saved, or wears a denture they are unhappy with. If that describes you, full-arch implants are very likely an option. The All-on-4 protocol was specifically designed to serve patients with reduced bone, which is why so many people refused conventional implants elsewhere turn out to be suitable for it.
Age alone is rarely a barrier — healthy patients in their seventies and beyond have full-arch implants successfully.
| Factor | Usually fine | Needs managing first |
|---|---|---|
| Bone loss | Yes (All-on-4 design) | Severe → maybe graft |
| Age | Most ages | — |
| Smoking | If you stop | Heavy smoking |
| Diabetes | Well controlled | Uncontrolled |
| Gum disease | Treated first | Active infection |
What health factors are assessed?
A few things matter. General health: you need to be well enough for minor oral surgery under local anaesthetic with sedation. Smoking: it raises the risk of implant failure, so clinics ask you to stop, at least around the surgery. Diabetes: well-controlled is fine; uncontrolled raises infection risk and is addressed first. Gum disease: active infection is treated before implants go in. Medications: a few, notably certain bone drugs, need careful review. None of these are automatic disqualifiers — they are factors a specialist weighs and manages.
How do you actually find out?
Self-assessment gets you a likely answer, but only a CT scan confirms it, because the deciding factor — your bone volume and quality — cannot be seen any other way. A specialist reviews the scan alongside your medical history to confirm candidacy and recommend All-on-4 or All-on-6. For patients considering Turkey, this can start remotely: send a recent OPG X-ray or CT and the clinic gives an initial assessment before you commit to travelling. That free first opinion is the sensible first step.
At Taki Dent in Antalya — rated 9.8/10 by UK patients and led by Specialist Prosthodontist Dr. Sadık Taki — both All-on-4 and All-on-6 are offered at fixed, all-inclusive prices with a written guarantee. For a free, CT-based recommendation and a fixed quote, get in touch and we will tell you honestly which option suits your case.
Frequently asked questions
I was told I have no bone for implants — am I still a candidate?
Very possibly. All-on-4 angles its implants to use limited bone and avoid grafting, so many patients refused conventional implants are suitable. A CT scan confirms it.
Does smoking rule me out?
Not necessarily, but it raises failure risk, so clinics ask you to stop at least around the surgery. Heavy ongoing smoking is the bigger concern.
How do I find out if I qualify?
A CT scan reviewed by a specialist is definitive. Taki Dent offers a free remote assessment from your existing X-rays before you travel.