Full-arch implant restoration in Astana

Full-arch options when most or all teeth are missing.

Key points

Full-arch restoration is not simply a choice of implant count. The team assesses which teeth can be preserved, bone, gums, bite, prosthesis size and whether daily cleaning will be manageable.

When to seek a consultation

  • most teeth are missing or the remaining teeth have a poor prognosis
  • a removable denture moves, rubs or limits chewing
  • All-on-4, All-on-5, All-on-6 and removable options need comparison
  • you need to understand fixed versus removable full-arch options

What the clinician checks

  • clinical examination and clarification of symptoms
  • prognosis of each tooth, bone, bite and space for the future prosthesis
  • X-ray or 3D imaging when clinically indicated
  • comparison of treatment options, timing and limitations

Typical treatment stages

  • consultation and initial diagnostics
  • a coordinated plan for preservation, extraction, implant count and temporary restoration
  • staged surgery, provisional restoration and definitive prosthesis
  • follow-up, home care and the next-visit plan

Aftercare and follow-up

Follow-up depends on the surgical and restorative stages, healing and the planned restoration.

  • keep the written instructions and the plan for your next visit
  • use only products and medicines recommended for your situation
  • ask which sensations are expected after your specific procedure
  • contact the clinic if your condition unexpectedly worsens

What matters in a full-arch decision

Implant count is only one factor; prosthesis type, cleaning, repair and long-term maintenance matter too.

Fixed prosthesis

Not removed by the patient; cleaning access and technique must be planned.

Removable implant denture

Removed for care and retained by implant attachments.

Staged plan

Timing and cost of provisional and definitive restorations are separated.

What should be clear after consultation

  • each remaining tooth has a prognosis
  • protocols and prosthesis types are compared
  • hygiene and maintenance are explained
  • you understand the individual treatment plan and itemised estimate

How the cost is calculated

The estimate should separate diagnostics, extractions, implants, surgery, the provisional restoration and the definitive prosthesis.

Who provides treatment

implant and prosthetic team

Questions to ask at your consultation

  • Which teeth can be preserved and why is this number of supports recommended?
  • What alternatives are reasonable in my situation?
  • What is included in each treatment stage and in the estimate?

Frequently asked questions

Must all remaining teeth be removed?

No. Each tooth needs an individual prognosis.

How is implant count selected?

It depends on bone, load, prosthesis design and safety.

How is the prosthesis cleaned?

Care depends on the design; the team demonstrates suitable tools.

What exactly is included in the price?

The estimate should separate diagnostics, extractions, implants, surgery, the provisional restoration and the definitive prosthesis.

Sources used to prepare this guide

Content updated: 2026-07-18