All-on-4 Dental Implant in Portugal: April 2024 average price

I need to change my teeth, have dental crowns and all on 4 in Portugal but I don't know where to start? I need to have dental implants and dental crowns but do I need a dental bridge, a dental implant system called “all on 4” or “all on 6”? It's about understanding if I need an all on 4 dental implant system but also what comes with it i.e. tooth extractions, titanium dental implants and dental crowns of different types.

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Why having “all on 4” dental implants in Porto or Lisbon rather than elsewhere?

In the main cities you can find different types of dental care services offering all on 4. For this you need a dental clinic meeting several criteria such as a dental laboratory where the mixed ceramic or zirconium dental crowns will be manufactured but also a specialist in dental implants, a dentist who will extract your teeth and another who will install temporary or permanent crowns. Once all these criteria are met, you will be able to have the right service for your “all on 4”.

The main reason why one shall have an all on 4 dental implant solution in Portugal is that the country is still deemed to be in 2024 the best value for money country for dental treatments. it goes without saying that this is worth for complex services such as dental implants, all on 4 or all on 6 or jaw bone loss reconstruction.

What is an all on four dental implant solution?

The system called “all on 4” is a dental implant system allowing an entire row of 12 dental crowns to rest on just 4 implants.

Unlike traditional dentures, which may require one implant for each missing tooth, the All-on-4 uses four dental implants to support a fixed full denture for one jaw.

This method is often used for people who have lost most or all of their teeth in one jaw, and it offers several advantages, including better functionality and aesthetics, as well as better retention and stability compared to removable dentures. Additionally, it can often be performed in a single surgical procedure, reducing healing time and representing a significant cost savings.

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According to the protocol, you can come out at the end of the day with all your new teeth on each of your jaws. We will have extracted the remaining teeth, placed 4 implants per jaw and put 12 temporary or permanent dental crowns according to the protocol. Some countries' protocols require 10 crowns but in Portugal, leading country in the world for dental treatment, the standard protocol is 12 crowns and most of the all on 4 are recommended compared to all on 6.

Why having all on 4 dental implants and dental crowns in Portugal compared to other countries?

The country's major cities boast top-tier dental services offering cutting-edge "all on 4" dental implant systems. It worth mentioning the Porto is the key city when it comes to dental treatments in portugal and not Lisbon. What stands out is the country's embrace of:

Expertise and Superior Care: Renowned dental health professionals and facilities specializing in advanced dental procedures, notably dental implants, ensure high-quality treatment. 

You can find the best rated dental implants in Portugal or dental implants in Greece, dental implants in titanium in France or dental implants in Belgium or the famous brand Nobel Biocare dental implants. It is important to compare your dental treatment with  the best dental deals for all on 4 in Portugal,  all on 4 dental implants deals in Turkey, all on fours deals in Hungary or all on 4 deals in Thailand  . It is also worth comparing all on 4 implant solution with the cheapest deals or all on 4 implants solution with best value for money deals.

Innovative Technology: Dental clinics nationwide are equipped with state-of-the-art medical advancements, guaranteeing advanced and top-notch dental procedures. Porto is the leading place for dental services in Portugal thanks to its numerous dental training centers and Universities that train new generations of implantologists. The country has invented the all on four dental implant system thanks to its now famous Dr Malo with the help of a famous American manufacturer. The country in 2024 is still deemed to be the dental implant leading country with treatments you will only find in the country such as Bone Easy bone loss reconstruction solutions for each jaw.

Convenient Access: The country's easy accessibility makes it a prime choice for international patients seeking dental care. Moreover, dental clinics extend support services to foreign patients, including language aid and travel arrangements.

Safety and Hygiene Assurance: Upholding stringent safety and hygiene standards, the medical facilities ensure a secure environment for all dental procedures.

Most future patients look for all on 4 in various countries while some check before after photos of all on 4 procedure.

In terms of classical dental tourism, most people look for an all on 4 with new prices in Mexico when they are US based or an all on 4 with new prices in Thailand when they are around Asia. As for Europe and around they look for an all on 4 with new prices in Europe or more specifically for an all on 4 with new prices in Hungary, all on 4 with new prices in Spain that are classical destination but also for an all on 4 with new prices in Porto (as often best rated all on 4 value for money), all on 4 with new prices in France or all on 4 with new prices in Belgium but many check often an all on 4 with new prices in Poland or an all on 4 with new prices in Romania in terms of pricing policies. Some other EU countries have also good all on 4 offers such as all on 4 with new prices in Germany, all on 4 with new prices in Italy but also cheap all on 4 offers such as all on 4 with new prices in Turkey or all on 4 with new prices in Egypt.

If you want to go deeper into your all on 4 or all on 6 search, you have to check dental crowns and dental implants as part of them.

So if someone is looking for an all on 4 with new prices in Portugal, he or she will look for a dental implant with new prices in Portugal and a dental crown with new prices in Portugal, same for a dental implant with new prices in Hungary with a dental crown with new prices in Hungary. So if you look for an all on 4 in Spain you shall look for a dental implant with new prices in Spain and a dental crown with new prices in Spain otherwise it will not make sense. Implants or crowns alone mean nothing as for each tooth (except the all on 4 system) you need to have an extraction (most of the time) with a dental implant, an abutment and a crown above it.

Compare pricing between an all on 4 versus an all on 6 with new prices in Turkey, all on 4 versus an all on 6 with new prices in Portugal, all on 4 in Belgium versus an all on 6 with new prices in Belgium or even  check all on 6 with new prices in Germany, all on 6 with new prices in Spain, all on 6 with new prices in Mexico or all on 6 with new prices in Thailand with help you to get an informed choice.

However, selecting the right country for dental treatment depends on individual needs, preferences, and financial considerations. Comparing not only dental clinics within the country but also across different nations is crucial.

Since the country significantly influences the final cost, comparing offers in the market is essential, particularly regarding the bundled services with dental implants. Researching and assessing various options thoroughly will help make an informed decision regarding the best-suited dental care and overall value for the individual.

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What are the main advantages of having an all on 4 dental implant in my mouth in Portugal?

Improved Stability: By using four implants to support a complete denture, this method provides increased stability compared to removable dentures, allowing the patient to eat and speak more comfortably.

Fewer Surgical Procedures: Compared to other techniques requiring a greater number of implants, All-on-4 can often be performed in a single surgical procedure, reducing healing and adaptation time. Where before, for example, it took you several days to put 11 implants and therefore 11 fixing devices on the dental crowns then 11 temporary or permanent dental crowns, you now only have 4 implants to put.

Saving time and money: By reducing the number of implants needed, the costs associated with surgery and restoration can be less, and the time required to complete treatment can be reduced.

Improved Comfort: All-on-4 fixed dentures provide increased comfort compared to removable dentures because they are permanently fixed in the mouth and do not need to be removed for cleaning or overnight. It is therefore also a question of improving one’s hygiene and comfort of life.

Aesthetic and functional restoration: This technique restores the natural appearance of teeth and offers functionality similar to that of natural teeth, allowing the patient to regain a better quality of life.

Reduced bone loss: Implants stimulate the jaw bone, which can help prevent bone loss and maintain facial structure.

A permanent solution, often for life. While it is difficult to say that everything will last a lifetime for a patient, it is a long-lasting system that does not require maintenance since everything is devitalized.

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How much for an all on four in the country? Costs breakdowns

The price of an all on 4 in the country depends on different factors in addition to the remuneration of the laboratory manufacturing the dental prostheses, that of the dentists installing them, the brand of dental implant or the services of the dentist specializing in dental implants.

You will need to check the following elemen in ts in your final price of “all on 4”:

- The price of dental crowns manufactured in the dental clinic laboratory or subcontracted to a laboratory: you will need to count 12 temporary dental crowns, their installation and then the price of the permanent dental crowns. The price of dental crowns comes in at around 40% of the final price. It will also be the main factor in price variation since if you choose crowns made of zirconium the price will generally be double that of mixed ceramic or ceramic-coated metal dental crowns.

- The 4 or 6 dental implants depending on the chosen protocol: it generally represents around 50% of the final price of your “all on 4”. This cost item can also vary because the choice of implant brand will influence the final price. You can opt for the main brand of your dental clinic or choose a “known” brand such as certain major Swiss, German or American brands.

- Necessary services such as consultations or x-rays (3D or not) and options such as tooth and root extractions, bone grafts, deep sedation to be more relaxed on the day of the procedure, this generally counts for 5% of the final price.

- The services necessary on site if you travel and therefore the price of transport and accommodation, approximately 5% of the final price. The season may influence the total price of this budget line but it will mainly be the protocol chosen (the processing time of the first and second phases) which will play a role.

FAQ : main questions about all on 4 dental implants

• - Which protocol to choose? You will either have to opt for the 2-step protocol or just one. If you choose the two-stage protocol you will have an initial stay of 1 to 3 days to extract your teeth, place your implants and temporary crowns. Then approximately 4 to 6 months later you will return (4 to 7 days) to replace your temporary crowns with permanent crowns, usually zirconium or ceramic coated metal p. The main advantage is not to allow time for bone healing to take place around the implants but to allow time in the laboratory to properly manufacture your dental prostheses. The downside is of course having to make two trips. If you choose the 1-trip protocol, the advantage is of course a time saving with a duration on site of approximately 7 days. You will save a trip and about 1-2 days. In terms of results, opinions are divided because you will in fact have immediate dental crowns fitted, this is what we call the immediate loading protocol. You will have permanent crowns directly and this will be possible thanks to the almost direct manufacturing of “softer” crowns. The duration and hardness are generally quite different from the choice of zirconium dental crowns. In terms of price, the second protocol costs around 15% more because you will mobilize more people in the laboratory, particularly on weekends. Taking into account the economy of the trip, the final price is therefore approximately equivalent.

• What monitoring is necessary over time? In theory you will not need to return to the dentist in your life since everything is devitalized and there is no risk of infection. In practice it is recommended to have a check-up visit once a year. Through the question of monitoring over time, it is a question of knowing what guarantees the patient has if there is a problem and does he have to come back for “maintenance”? In fact, if this is done correctly, I don't need to come back and check my "all on 4". If there is a problem the dental clinic must replace you due to which it is their fault, it's as simple as that and your “all on 4” installation corresponds to a quote and a contract, quite simply.

How long will my dental implants and crowns last? there may be a guarantee on the lifespan of certain brands of dental implants, for example 20 years for certain well-known brands but in general dentists do not commit to a specific duration. All confirm that general dental hygiene is the key to maintaining your “all on 4” dental implant system. This will of course depend on your lifestyle in general.

Some tips that dental clinics don't tell you even in Portugal

Generally during the second phase your time on site is optimized. As soon as you finish everything you sign papers with clauses explaining that you will not appeal. With experience we recommend staying a maximum of two days longer than the scheduled time. In fact, we don't feel very good about our teeth just after having crowns fitted, which is normal. Giving yourself one or two days allows the jaws and gums to rest and then scheduling the check-up visit before leaving with a break of a few dozen changes everything about the sensations and possible problems.

Between the two phases in the first protocol you generally have to wait 6 months due to the necessary bone healing around your future implants. This is not completely accurate because in the second protocol no one waits 6 months and permanent crowns are placed directly on you. The famous 4 to 6 months also corresponds in fact to the laboratory manufacturing time of your crowns. If you have opted for zirconium for example, as this is a mineral, it takes several weeks to cut them. So this waiting time is relative and is not an absolute necessity.

Many patients are apprehensive and stressed at the idea of seeing dentists for hours. They are afraid of being in pain, of feeling discomfort, which is quite normal. We even noticed that some people postpone this deadline for years and it is not because of their budget but quite simply by the stress caused by possible panic during dental care. We therefore recommend that you report it in advance, include it in your dental estimate and simply schedule deep sedation or any equivalent. This will act like a sleeping pill without hurting your head and you won't notice the time has passed. For aesthetic issues, if you are afraid of having red cheeks and also feeling bloated, also ask for cold relaxing masks, they work very well.

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 * In association with Singaporegp.org and implantologist Pedro Oliveira  from IDC clinic in Porto 2024