Zirconia All-on-4 dental implants in Dr. Fernando Giovanella Clinic
About the clinic
Zirconia All-on-4 dental implants at the Dr. Fernando Giovanella Clinic in Blumenau, Brazil, provide a full-arch restoration for patients with missing teeth. This procedure uses four implants to support a fixed zirconia bridge without the need for bone grafting. The clinic is known for its advanced digital workflow and the FaceFirst design method, which aligns the new teeth with the patient’s facial proportions.
Advanced Surgical Planning
The clinic uses a complete digital workflow to help with surgical accuracy. It starts with a CT scan and a 3D simulation of the jaw. Dr. Fernando Giovanella uses a 3D-printed replica of the patient's bone to rehearse the surgery before the actual procedure. To help place the implants with millimeter precision, the team uses the SkinGuide custom resin guide. This careful planning helps make the single surgery more predictable and efficient.
The FaceFirst Approach and Materials
The FaceFirst method helps create a smile that supports the lips and matches facial harmony. This technique was published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. The final bridge is made from zirconia, a durable and natural-looking material. Most patients receive their fixed teeth within 3 to 7 days of the procedure. This immediate loading means you do not have to wait months for a functional smile.
Expertise of Dr. Fernando Giovanella
Dr. Fernando Giovanella is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He holds a Master’s degree in Implant Dentistry and wrote the book Zygoma 2.0. As the creator of the SkinGuide and FaceFirst methods, he focuses on both the function and the look of the restoration. The clinic holds ISO 9001 and TEMOS accreditations, showing a commitment to international quality standards.
Comfort and Safety
Surgery takes place in a private surgical suite with several anesthesia choices. Patients can choose local anesthesia, intravenous sedation managed by a physician anesthesiologist, or general anesthesia. For cases requiring general anesthesia, the clinic works with Hospital Unimed Blumenau. These options help keep the patient comfortable during the single-day surgical session.
To learn more about your options for full-arch restoration, you can leave a request on Bookimed.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Zirconia All-on-4 dental implants | $12100 - $15300 | |
| All-on-4 Dental Implants | Price on request | |
| Zygomatic implant | Price on request | |
| Same day All-on-4 dental implants | Price on request | |
| Zygomatic All-on-4 implants | Price on request | |
| Immediate All-on-4 Dental Implants | Price on request |
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What the clinic treats
Full-arch rehabilitation of the upper and lower jaw for patients who were told they do not have enough bone for implants, or whose bone grafts or implants failed. Depending on the CT scan, the implants are anchored in the front of the jaw (All-on-4 or All-on-6), in the cheekbone (zygomatic implants) or in the pterygoid region, in many cases without bone grafting. Dr. Giovanella chooses the technique after reviewing the patient's CT scan.
The surgeon
Dr. Fernando Giovanella is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and implant dentist registered with the Santa Catarina Regional Dental Council (CRO-SC 8237). He holds a master's degree in Dentistry (Implantology) from UNISAGRADO, Bauru (2011), and has over 20 years of practice. He assesses, plans and operates every case himself.
- Author of the book ZIGOMA 2.0 (Editora Napoleão – Quintessence, 2023), ISBN 978-85-48001-64-2
- Author of a clinical report on graftless complete-arch rehabilitation using a facial approach, The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (2025), DOI 10.1016/j.prosdent.2025.03.046
- Lead author of a technical note on a modified subcrestal buccal flap for All-on-4, Cureus (2024), DOI 10.7759/cureus.58453
- Creator of the SkinGuide® surgical guide method and inventor of a cannulated drill, Brazilian patent BR 20 2022 007476 9
- Coordinator and professor of the Implant Dentistry specialization program at IOA Blumenau; instructor of a hands-on zygomatic implant course at UFF (Niterói)
- ORCID 0000-0002-1887-1061 · Lattes CV 5996599894025716
How a case is planned
Planning starts with the patient's CT scan (DICOM). The surgery is planned in 3D and transferred to the mouth with a custom surgical guide (SkinGuide®). Zygomatic cases are first rehearsed on a 3D-printed replica of the patient's bone. The patient receives the treatment plan and the price in writing before booking flights.
Anesthesia and where surgery takes place
Most surgeries are performed at the clinic under intravenous sedation given by a physician anesthesiologist, after a pre-anesthetic assessment. Selected cases are performed under general anesthesia at Hospital Unimed Blumenau, a JCI-accredited hospital.
Prosthesis options
Resin (included in the base price): a definitive fixed bridge of 12 teeth is placed 3–5 days after surgery, in one trip, with a check-up and reline at 3–4 months. Zirconia (optional upgrade): a 3D-printed fixed provisional bridge is placed within 3–5 days, and the zirconia bridge is fitted on a second one-week trip after 3 months.
Registration and languages
The clinic is registered with the Santa Catarina Regional Dental Council (EPAO 1586). Care is provided in English and Portuguese.
Additional services
What procedures do patients have most often?
- Zirconia All-on-4 dental implants
Patient reviews
Eliton Santos
Flávio Amaya
Kamyla Vitória
Luciano Ap.D.S.Fernandes
Kézia Karoliny
Gustavo Goebel Pereira
Daniel Tonioti
Erika Santos
Ehomar Silva Schlischting
Felipe De moraes de souza
Centro Clínico Santa Catarina - Rua Armando Odebrecht, 70, Blumenau - SC, 89020-403, Brazil
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