YOUR TREATMENT GUIDE
Planning an All-on-4 Restoration
An All-on-4 discussion should explain the complete arch you are considering, from the starting condition of the jaw to the final bridge and its care. Use this overview to organise the main decisions before reading the detailed guide below.
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The arch
Identify the upper or lower jaw and which existing teeth are part of the assessment.
02
The restoration
Separate the implants, connecting components, temporary teeth and final bridge in the proposal.
03
The review plan
Ask which checks take place in Istanbul and how later follow-up will be arranged.
What Does All-on-4 Mean?
The All-on-4 treatment concept uses four implants to support a full-arch restoration. Immediate temporary teeth depend on clinical criteria and adequate stability; a manufacturer description is not a promise that every patient can receive same-day teeth.
A Full-Arch Decision Begins With Assessment
Ask what is planned for the upper jaw, lower jaw or both, and what the assessment needs to establish before treatment can be recommended. The plan should distinguish existing teeth, proposed extractions where relevant, implants and temporary and final restorations.
A treatment label does not explain all of these decisions. Ask the clinician to compare the appropriate alternatives and describe why the proposal matches the findings in your case.
Comparing Four and Six Implants
A comparison should not be reduced to “more is always better” or a price difference. Ask what the examination shows, what restoration is proposed and which factors support the recommendation. The surgeon and restorative clinician should explain the reasoning.
Planning With the Istanbul Team
The clinic has CBCT 3D imaging, a 3Shape TRIOS 5 scanner and an in-house CAD/CAM laboratory. Ask what investigations are relevant, how the restoration is planned and whether any preparatory surgery is being considered.
Medico Clinic lists Straumann, Bego, Hiossen and Anthogyr. Your proposal should name the actual system, components and restoration rather than merely listing every brand the clinic offers.
Temporary Teeth and Final Teeth
Ask whether a temporary restoration is proposed, what would determine the timing and how the final stage differs. A photograph of a completed case does not explain which stage a patient was in when it was taken.
How Much Does All-on-4 Cost in Turkey?
Ask for a written quotation that describes the proposed treatment rather than comparing a price without its scope. The document should identify the work included, the materials or implant systems where relevant, investigations, temporary and final stages, the proposed visits and the aftercare arrangements.
Separate treatment costs from travel, accommodation and transfers. Ask which services are included, which are optional and what happens if the examination changes the plan. A lower headline amount is not enough to establish that two quotations cover the same care.
How Many Visits and How Long in Istanbul?
Discuss the clinical sequence before making travel commitments. Ask which stages happen on the first visit, what must be reviewed before a later stage and what would happen if the schedule needs to change.
Your plan should distinguish appointment time from the total stay and identify any later visit. Request a clear explanation of the assumptions behind the proposed dates. The general six-step journey is a guide to coordination, not a fixed clinical timetable.
Risks, Limitations and Questions to Raise
Review the implant safety section with your clinician and ask which risks apply to your planned surgery and restoration. Request a clear explanation of alternatives, maintenance and what would happen if the plan had to change.
Aftercare, Records and Written Terms
Ask which checks are planned before you leave Istanbul, which records you will receive and whom you should contact after travelling home. Medico Clinic has active aftercare partners in London and Pennsylvania. Confirm whether a named partner is relevant to your case and how appointments will be arranged.
Discuss the difference between planned follow-up, unexpected problems and any written warranty. The location of a partner does not establish free or unlimited services. Keep a copy of the agreed plan and ask for any unclear responsibilities or costs to be explained.
Prepare Your Questions Before the Consultation
Ask who will assess and treat you, what is included in the quotation, which decisions remain provisional, and how the number of visits is determined. Request a written summary so you can review the clinical and practical parts together.
You can also ask how the treatment records will be handed over, whether the London or Pennsylvania aftercare partner is relevant to you and which fees or exclusions apply. The six-step patient journey should be adapted to your confirmed plan.
The Team Involved in Your Treatment
Visit the doctors hub to see the named members of the Medico Clinic team. Ask who will assess your case, perform each stage and coordinate your follow-up.
Clarify the Meaning of a Full Arch
A full-arch discussion concerns the replacement planned for a jaw. Ask which jaw is included in the quotation and whether the other jaw requires a separate assessment or treatment proposal. The label should not leave the scope unclear.
If existing teeth are included in the discussion, request a clear explanation of what is being retained and what may be removed. An implant-count label cannot justify those decisions on its own. The clinician should connect the plan to the examination and the alternatives considered.
Separate the Four Implants From the Restorative Specification
The implant count identifies one feature of an All-on-4 proposal. Ask for the implant system, connecting components and full-arch restoration to be specified together. Each contributes to understanding the completed treatment and the quote.
If temporary teeth are discussed, ask what clinical conditions need to be met and how the temporary stage differs from the final restoration. A same-day description should be explained as a precise stage, with the limitations relevant to your case.
Read a Proposed Return Visit by Its Purpose
If a later trip is part of the plan, ask what will be assessed and completed during that visit. The schedule should identify the decision that makes the next stage appropriate, rather than rely only on a calendar interval.
Confirm who will contact you about the next appointment and which records or updates are needed beforehand. A coordinated sequence helps you make practical arrangements while leaving the clinical team responsible for approving progression.
Keep the Final Records With the Follow-Up Plan
Ask what implant and restoration details will be provided after treatment and which information will be shared with the aftercare clinician. The record should describe the completed work, including the relevant system and material specification.
Know the route for routine reviews and for an unexpected concern. Confirm the partner’s agreed services and any fees before relying on an appointment after you return home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is All-on-4 available at Medico Clinic?
All-on-4 is one of the treatments Medico Clinic offers. Suitability and the proposed protocol require a clinical assessment.
Does the name include both jaws?
Ask whether the quotation covers one arch or both jaws, and which restorations are included. The treatment name alone does not establish the commercial scope.
Will I receive final teeth on the same day?
Do not assume that temporary and final teeth are the same stage. Ask the clinician to explain the proposed schedule and the clinical criteria; Your dentist will confirm whether same-day temporary teeth are suitable after examining your mouth and scans.
How much does the treatment cost?
An approved itemised quotation is needed. Compare the actual systems, restorations, visits and follow-up terms rather than a headline package price.
Can I use an aftercare partner at home?
Discuss your home location and the scope of the relevant partner arrangement. Active partners are listed in London and Pennsylvania; the individual booking and cost arrangements must be confirmed.
Your Six-Step Journey With Medico Clinic
- Online Consultation Begin with a free video call and case review. Share what you would like to discuss and ask how the assessment will work.
- Arrival & Transfer Your journey includes coordination of arrival, VIP airport pickup and hotel arrangements. Confirm the exact services and inclusions in your written plan before booking.
- Treatment in Istanbul Attend the flagship clinic for your agreed treatment, supported by the clinic’s dental team, named technology and treatment records.
- Post-Op Check-Up Complete the planned checks, X-rays and adjustments, with clinical sign-off before the next stage of your journey.
- Fly Home Confident Your treatment records are shared with the aftercare partner as part of the coordinated handover, through the approved consent and transfer process.
- Local Aftercare Follow-up can be coordinated with the active aftercare partners in London and Pennsylvania. Confirm the scope, appointment process and any costs for your plan.
What an All-on-4 Proposal Should Explain
| Decision | What to clarify | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| The proposed supports | Why 4 implants and these positions are being considered. | The recommendation should relate to the clinical findings. |
| Remaining teeth | The reason for any extraction and the alternatives discussed. | Keeping or removing each tooth is a distinct decision. |
| Bridge maintenance | How the final design will be cleaned and professionally reviewed. | Maintenance belongs in the treatment discussion from the beginning. |
| Future changes | Who assesses a problem and how replacement or repair is priced. | Written terms help you plan beyond the initial trip. |
Your Implant Records to Take Home
- The implant manufacturer and model, tooth position and component identifiers available for your case.
- A summary of the completed treatment, the final restoration specification and any work still planned.
- The review schedule, agreed aftercare location and written explanation of included services and possible charges.
- Instructions from your dentist for cleaning, temporary teeth and when to contact the clinical team.
Sources and Further Reading
General information to help you prepare for a dental consultation. Your diagnosis, options and treatment plan require an individual clinical assessment.
