Missing teeth or struggling with loose, uncomfortable dentures can drastically affect your quality of life, eating habits, and self-confidence. Full-arch restorations pecifically the All on 4 and All on 6 dental implant techniques has revolutionized restorative dentistry, giving patients a fixed, permanent set of natural-looking teeth.
For patients from the United States and Canada, getting full arch implants in Tijuana, Mexico, has become one of the most reliable ways to receive world-class dental care while saving up to 60% compared to US prices.
What Are All-on-4 and All-on-6 Implants?
Both techniques involve supporting a full arch of permanent teeth (up to 12–14 teeth) using strategically placed titanium or zirconia implants inserted into the jawbone.
All-on-4: Four implants are placed into the arch. The two posterior implants are angled at 45 degrees to optimize existing bone density, often eliminating the need for extensive bone grafting.
All-on-6: Uses six implants per arch, distributing bite force across additional support points. This provides higher stability and is recommended for patients with larger jaw structures or lower bone density requiring extra support.
Key Benefits of Full-Arch Restoration in Tijuana
Immediate Functionality: Most protocols allow for immediate loading with a temporary fixed bridge (often referred to as “Teeth in a Day”), meaning you never leave the clinic without teeth.
Bone Preservation: Implants stimulate the jawbone just like natural roots, preventing the facial collapse and bone resorption associated with traditional dentures.
Convenience & Accessibility: Located right on the US-Mexico border, Tijuana allows patients from San Diego or flying into SAN Airport to cross easily via CBX or border shuttle service.
The Treatment Workflow: What to Expect
Phase 1: Diagnostics, Surgery & Immediate Provisional (3–5 days in Tijuana)
CBCT 3D Scan & Digital Planning: Evaluating bone density, nerve pathways, and digital smile design.
Surgical Placement: Extractions (if needed), placement of 4 or 6 implants, and attachment of multi-unit abutments.
Provisional Bridge: A temporary fixed PMMA bridge is screwed in so you can eat and smile comfortably while your implants undergo osseointegration (3 to 6 months).
Phase 2: Healing & Final Restoration (3–5 days in Tijuana after 3 to 6 months)
Osseointegration Check: Confirming the implants have fully fused to the jawbone.
Digital Impressions & Lab Try-In: Capturing high-precision scans to design your final prosthesis.
Final Delivery: Securing your final high-strength Zirconia or Titanium-reinforced bridge.
Is All-on-4 or All-on-6 Right for You?
Choosing between 4 or 6 implants depends on your specific bone density, bite force, and anatomical clearance. During your initial consultation and 3D CBCT scan, your implant specialist will determine which option offers the ideal long-term structural integrity for your new smile.
