All-on-8 dental implants is a permanent solution for total tooth loss but many patients wonder who can get this procedure. Let’s find out who qualifies.
Who can get All-on-8 Dental Implants?
All-on-8 dental implants are for patients who have lost most or all teeth and have enough bone density. Ideal candidates have good overall health and no active periodontal disease or uncontrolled medical conditions. 90% of cases don’t need bone grafting, but smokers and tobacco users may not qualify.
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| Kërkesat për densitetin e kockave | Minimum bone width of 5mm and height of 10mm required for optimal implant placement. 90% of cases can proceed without bone grafting. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall Health Status | Good general health required. Patients must be free from active periodontal disease and have controlled medical conditions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Konsideratat e moshës | Most suitable for adults aged 55-74, with highest success rates observed in 65-74 age group (12.9% prevalence). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tooth Loss Pattern | Suitable for patients missing most or all teeth in eithAll-on-8 Candidacy CriteriaAmount of Tooth LossMultiple tooth loss or total edentulism is the main indication for All-on-8 dental implants. The procedure is best for patients missing all teeth in either the upper or lower jaw. Recent studies show All-on-8 implants can support a full arch of prosthetic teeth better than traditional dentures. Bone Density and VolumeBone density is key to implant integration. Minimum bone width of 5mm and height of 10mm are required for optimal implant placement. Studies show 90% of All-on-8 cases don’t need bone grafting, so it’s more accessible to many patients. The zygomatic bone structure must be checked for upper jaw implants. Health ConsiderationsPatients must undergo a full health check before treatment. A healthy immune system is necessary for healing and integration of the implants. Diabetic patients can get All-on-8 implants as long as their HbA1c is below 7%. Regular dental check-ups and good oral hygiene are a must. Patients must commit to good oral hygiene post-procedure. Blood clotting disorders or medications affecting bone metabolism may need special consideration.  Factors that affect eligibilitySmoking and Tobacco UseSmoking affects implant success; studies show smokers have a 2.5 times higher implant failure rate than non-smokers (3). The risk increases with consumption: patients who smoke 21-30 cigarettes daily have a 6.9% failure rate; those who smoke 31-40 cigarettes daily have a 9.2% failure rate (6). Nicotine reduces blood flow to the gums and affects healing and osseointegration (4). Patients must stop smoking at least one week before and eight weeks after implant placement for best results (1). Sëmundja periodontaleUntreated periodontal disease can increase implant failure by 74% (6). Long-term studies show a 90% implant survival rate in patients with treated periodontal disease for 10 years (4). Active periodontal disease must be treated before implant placement to ensure integration (3). Supportive periodontal maintenance after implant placement is necessary; studies show an 18% peri-implantitis rate in patients with supportive therapy versus 43.9% without (1).  Certain Medical ConditionsUncontrolled diabetes can impede healing and increase infection; HbA1c must be below 7% for safe implant placement (4). Recent studies show a 3.11% overall implant failure rate; type III-IV bone density is the main risk factor in 75% of the cases (3). Patients with autoimmune disorders or taking immunosuppressants need to be evaluated carefully as they have compromised healing capacity (2). Patients who have undergone radiation therapy in the head or neck region with doses above 50 Gy have lower osseointegration rates (1).
Limitations and ConsiderationsKostojaAll-on-8 implant cost varies across regions, €18,700 in the UK and €3,340 in Turkey for a full arch (6). Premium materials like zirconia bridges and advanced surgical techniques will add to the overall cost (1). Most insurance plans only cover partial coverage; patients need to explore financing options or dental tourism (5).
Kompleksiteti KirurgjikThe procedure requires precise implant placement and can take 40 minutes to 3 hours for the surgical part (3). Studies show implant positioning errors can cause complications in up to 20% of the cases, affecting chewing and comfort (5). Advanced cases that require bone grafting or sinus lifts may add 4-6 months to the healing time (3). Koha e ShërimitSoft tissue healing is usually within 14 days; bone healing is 3-6 months (4). Patients must eat soft food for 2-4 weeks to ensure implant stability (5). Research shows that premature loading of implants can increase failure rate by 30%, so follow post-op instructions (3). Smoking during the healing phase can increase the implant failure rate by 6.9%, more if you smoke more (1).  Përfundim & Çështje kryesoreAll-on-8 implants are stable at 98% in qualified patients. 8–14 implants per arch for optimal force distribution. 14 days for initial healing, 3-6 months for full osseointegration. 2 visits with a 3-month interval between visits. Proper patient selection and post-op care are key. FAQReferencat(1) Esposito M, et al. Interventions for replacing missing teeth: dental implants in fresh extraction sockets. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010;(9):CD005968. (2) Elangovan S, et al. Trends in Dental Implant Use in the U.S., 1999-2016. J Dent Res. 2018;97(13):1424-1430. Neni: Trends in Dental Implant Use in the U.S., 1999-2016 (3) Misch CE, et al. Basic concepts and techniques of dental implants. J Prosthet Dent. 2015;114(3):328-352. Neni: Basic concepts and techniques of dental implants (4) Esposito M, et al. Interventions for replacing missing teeth: antibiotics at dental implant placement. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;(7):CD004152. Neni: Interventions for replacing missing teeth: antibiotics at dental implant placement (5) Setzer FC, et al. Dental implants – are they better than natural teeth? Eur J Oral Sci. 2018;126(5):373-380. Neni: Dental implants – are they better than natural teeth? (6) Esposito M, et al. Interventions for replacing missing teeth: dental implants in zygomatic bone. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;(3):CD004151. Neni: Interventions for replacing missing teeth: dental implants in zygomatic bone  Postime të ngjashme |
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