A gap when you smile, hesitation before eating, or hearing yourself slurring words: tooth loss reshapes more than your appearance. All-on-8 is a full-arch restoration solution that uses eight dental implants strategically anchored in your jawbone, topped by a permanent, non-removable, implant-supported bridge, also known as a fixed full-arch prosthesis. Specific long-term data for All-on-8 remains limited, but studies on comparable full-arch implant rehabilitations generally report implant-level survival around 90 to 96% at 10 years, with implants often lasting 20 years or more when properly maintained, though the bridge itself may need repair or replacement sooner than the implants themselves.
Risks and Side Effects
- Infection: A risk common to all surgeries, manageable with appropriate antibiotic therapy.
- Inflammation and Pain: Common after surgery, usually managed with prescribed medication and proper care.
- Implant Failure/Rejection: Though rare, implants may not integrate properly with the jawbone (osseointegration failure),potentially requiring additional surgery or replacement.
- Nerve Damage: In rare cases, damage to nerves can lead to numbness, tingling, or pain in the lips, gums, chin, or tongue.
- Sinus Issues: Implants placed in the upper jaw can sometimes affect the sinuses, potentially leading to sinusitis.
- Peri-implantitis: A form of gum disease that can develop around the implant if oral hygiene is not maintained, which can lead to bone loss over time.

























































































































