All-on-6 dental implants use six implants to support a connected fixed bridge across a complete arch. Six implants may provide a different distribution of support, but the number alone does not determine suitability or outcome.
At Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner, the final bridge, anatomy, bone, bite and cleaning access guide whether a six-implant plan is appropriate and whether grafting or another full-arch design should be discussed.
Need an earlier assessment? Seek prompt advice for increasing swelling, fever, persistent bleeding, altered sensation or movement of a provisional bridge. Breathing or swallowing difficulty needs urgent medical care.
All-on-6 treatment supports one fixed full-arch bridge on six implants. The decision requires adequate suitable implant positions, a maintainable bridge design, controlled disease and a bite that can be managed through healing and long-term use.
01 Overview
What are All-on-6 dental implants?
A six-implant full-arch plan distributes implant support across the jaw for a connected bridge. The implants do not act as six individual teeth; their positions, angulations and relationship to the bridge are planned as one restorative system. [1]
Some patients have anatomy and restorative space that permit six implants without disproportionate surgery. Others may be better served by four implants, a different staged bridge, an overdenture or conventional denture. More implants are not a substitute for sound planning.
All-on-6 or All-on-4?
The comparison is not decided by choosing the larger number. Available bone, anatomical structures, implant spread, bridge length, force distribution, grafting needs and maintainability determine which design is reasonable.
This option is also described as six-implant full-arch treatment, a fixed implant bridge or fixed teeth on six implants. Patients comparing All-on-6 dental implants in Baner with All-on-4 or a removable denture can use the first visit at our dental clinic in Baner to review bone, gums, bite and the number of implants that is reasonable for their jaw. Related reading: All-on-4 dental implants.
The right treatment starts with identifying the condition and the least extensive suitable option.
02 Candidacy
Who may need an assessment for All-on-6 dental implants in Baner?
Assessment may be appropriate when
A full arch needs replacement with a fixed connected bridge.
Six suitable and restoratively useful implant positions are available.
Bone and health permit the required surgical treatment.
The bridge can be designed with practical cleaning access.
Long-term professional and home maintenance is accepted.
Another approach may be needed when
Six positions would require disproportionate risk or grafting.
Retaining selected teeth provides a sounder conservative plan.
Oral disease or medical factors are not controlled.
The proposed fixed bridge cannot be cleaned effectively.
Expectations about immediate teeth or function are unrealistic.
Suitability depends on examination findings, not symptoms or appearance alone.
03 Background
Why might All-on-6 dental implants be recommended?
Six implants can provide additional support positions for a full-arch bridge, but they must fit within anatomical and prosthetic constraints. Implant proximity, bone around each fixture, bridge contour, cantilever, opposing teeth and force patterns matter. The design should make biological monitoring and repair possible. [2]
Six-implant fixed bridge
May suit: When six planned positions contribute meaningfully to a maintainable full arch. Timeline: Assessment, surgery, healing, provisional and definitive stages.
Four-implant fixed bridge
May suit: When a four-implant distribution suits anatomy and restorative planning. Timeline: Timing similarly depends on loading and healing decisions.
Removable implant overdenture
May suit: When removability, lip support, cleaning or treatment extent favours this design. Timeline: Implant and denture stages are planned separately.
Want to talk this through before you book? Our team can answer questions about All-on-6 dental implants by phone or WhatsApp.
The condition, remaining support and long-term maintenance needs determine the appropriate option.
04 Procedure
How All-on-6 dental implants are carried out
Restorative diagnosis
We determine tooth prognosis, intended bridge position, bite and appearance.
Six-position planning
Imaging tests whether each proposed site is suitable and useful to the bridge.
Preliminary treatment
Disease control, extractions or grafting are sequenced when indicated.
Placement and provisional care
Implants are placed and provisional loading is decided from clinical conditions.
Definitive restoration
The bridge is completed after healing and entered into a maintenance programme.
Care moves from diagnosis and planning to treatment, checks and maintenance.
05 Visits
How many appointments do All-on-6 dental implants take at Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic?
A six-implant arch requires repeated visits for records, imaging, surgical care, healing reviews and bridge stages. Same-day provisional teeth may be considered only when the entire plan and stability allow. The definitive restoration is produced after biological and functional reassessment.
Plan for the full sequence. Assessment, preliminary care, treatment and review may be separate appointments when combining them would reduce diagnostic clarity or treatment quality.
Visit numbers depend on diagnosis, complexity, preliminary care and review needs.
06 Comfort
How is an All-on-6 procedure managed?
Local anaesthetic is normally used for implant surgery. Because treatment can involve multiple sites and extractions, the expected appointment length and recovery are discussed in advance. Swelling, bruising, soreness and temporary diet changes vary between patients.
Tell us about anxiety, sensitivity, previous difficult dental experiences or medical concerns before care begins. We can explain each stage, agree on a stop signal and pause when clinically appropriate.
Comfort planning begins with knowing what you feel and agreeing how we communicate during care.
07 Aftercare
Aftercare following your appointment in Baner
Healing diet
Follow loading restrictions to protect implants and the provisional bridge.
Hygiene access
Clean beneath the bridge and around each accessible implant connection.
Bite changes
Report a high spot, movement, fracture or altered contact promptly.
Scheduled reviews
Maintenance assesses tissues, bone, screws, surfaces and wear.
Follow the advice for your specific procedure and contact us when symptoms worsen instead of settling.
08 Limits
When All-on-6 dental implants may not be advised
A six-implant design may be rejected when suitable sites are unavailable, anatomical risk or grafting burden is excessive, disease control is inadequate, the fixed bridge cannot be maintained or fewer implants support a more proportionate plan. Final implant number may change after complete records and imaging. [3]
Medical history, medicines, ability to tolerate care and the feasibility of long-term maintenance are considered before elective treatment.
Risks, complications and warning signs
Swelling, bruising and soreness are common after surgery. Less common problems include infection, an implant that does not bond to the bone, nerve irritation, sinus involvement in the upper jaw, a chipped provisional bridge and gum inflammation around the implants over time. Extra implants add surgical time and healing. Call the clinic the same day for worsening pain, spreading swelling, fever or a bridge that feels loose.
Not sure whether All-on-6 dental implants applies to you? Call or message the clinic and we will explain the next step.
We recommend treatment only when the expected benefit and maintainability justify proceeding.
09 Appointment
Your first visit to Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic in Baner
We examine remaining teeth and tissues and assess jaw relationship, smile, speech, bite and restorative space. We explain what a fixed full-arch bridge requires and compare four-implant, six-implant, removable and conventional alternatives before confirming imaging needs.
Before you decide, we explain the likely benefits, material risks, alternatives and consequences of delay. You can take time to consider elective treatment.
The first visit establishes the diagnosis, priorities and a treatment plan specific to you.
10 Your dental team
Meet the dentists supporting All-on-6 dental implants in Baner
Your care is planned by the dentist whose training matches the treatment, with coordinated support when more than one speciality is involved.
Dr Shrikant completed BDS at Rural Dental College, Loni, and MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at M.G.V. Dental College, Nashik. He focuses on bite and alignment concerns.
His input is available when tooth position affects the plan.
Dr Archana completed BDS at Rural Dental College, Loni, and MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at SMBT Dental College, Sangamner. She received a Maharashtra University of Health Sciences gold medal and has taught as an assistant professor.
She assesses symptoms, tooth structure and restorative needs before recommending care.
The relevant dentist leads your plan, with coordinated support when needed.
11 Reviews
What patients in Baner say about their care at the clinic
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5.0 out of 5
Overall Google rating for Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner 858 Google reviews, as of 16 October 2026. Read all reviews on Google.
5 out of 5 stars
“I have visited here for my teeth implants after being referred by a relative. I delayed it as I was very scared. But after meeting Dr Shrikant and the Implantologist I felt assured and went ahead with the treatment. It was a comfortable experience. Timely follow ups were made from the clinic about my recovery. Now I can eat everything without any trouble.”
5 out of 5 stars
“Absolutely wonderful doctors. I had a tooth extraction done and then an implant. The whole procedure was extremely seamless and comfortable. The doctors are extremely good and they make you comfortable through each step. I would highly recommend Sai Dental clinic.”
5 out of 5 stars
“Outstanding experience getting my implant for front teeth done here. The caps looks completely natural and fit properly. I also got root canals for back teeth.Highly recommend Dr Archana and her skilled work!”
5 out of 5 stars
“One of my canine tooth was locked in bone. Many doctors said that it will not be corrected and suggested removal and implant. But Dr Shrikant Gadakh did a wonderful job and corrected that tooth with braces. My natural tooth and smile is saved. …”
The rating below is the overall Google rating for the clinic, not a rating for All-on-6 Dental Implants. These are 5-star Google reviews chosen for relevance to this page, shown as written. A longer review may be shortened at the end of a sentence, and the link opens the full review. Reviews describe individual experiences and do not predict the result of your treatment.
Find us in Alacrity Commercial Complex near Bitwise Terratower, Mohan Nagar, Baner.
Plan your visit
Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner Shop no 101, Alacrity Commercial Complex, near Bitwise Terratower, Mohan Nagar Co-Op Society, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411045, India
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13 FAQs
All-on-6 Dental Implants questions from patients in Baner
Does All-on-6 replace six teeth?
No. Six implants support one connected bridge replacing a complete arch of teeth. The implants work together as supports for the restoration.
Is All-on-6 automatically stronger than All-on-4?
Not automatically. Implant position, bone, bridge design, force distribution and maintenance matter alongside number. The appropriate design is patient specific.
Can All-on-6 avoid bone grafting?
Sometimes implant positions can use available bone, but grafting needs depend on anatomy and the planned bridge. Six implants do not ensure that grafting can be avoided.
Can temporary fixed teeth be fitted immediately?
A provisional fixed bridge may be possible when primary implant stability, distribution and bite meet the plan. Otherwise a different temporary approach or delayed loading is used.
How do I clean six-implant fixed teeth?
Clean beneath the bridge and around accessible connections using the demonstrated aids. Professional maintenance also checks tissues, bone, components, wear and bite.
Why would a dentist suggest six implants instead of four?
More implants can spread the biting load and give extra support when the bone is softer or the bite is strong. It also adds surgery and cleaning areas, so the dentist weighs bone, bite, medical history and your ability to keep the bridge clean.
How long does fixed full-arch implant treatment take overall?
It usually runs over several months because bone needs time to heal around the implants. A provisional bridge may be fitted early in selected cases, and the final bridge follows after healing and a bite check. Extractions, grafting or infection control can lengthen the plan.
An examination remains necessary even when your concern sounds similar to a common dental problem.
14 Next step
Book an All-on-6 dental implants consultation in Baner
Tell us what you have noticed and whether the concern is routine, uncomfortable or urgent.
Getting a second opinion about All-on-6 dental implants
Bring existing scans and the restorative proposal. We can assess what each of the six implant positions contributes, whether grafting is planned, how provisional loading is decided and whether the bridge provides realistic hygiene access.
Review scope: clinical statements, timelines, risks and warning signs were read against the sources listed below.
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Disclosure: Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner provides the dental care described on this page.
References
Dental implants. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Accessed October 2026.
