Computer-guided All-on-4 surgery is a digitally-planned dental restoration that uses 3D CBCT scans and specialized navigation software to place four implants with sub-millimeter precision. This advanced approach creates a virtual surgical roadmap, allowing dentists to avoid nerves and sinuses while often enabling flapless, minimally invasive placement.
- Digital planning: Doctors use CBCT scans to virtually simulate surgery before the actual procedure begins.
- Surgical guides: Custom 3D-printed templates direct the drill for exact implant depth and angulation.
- Flapless technique: Precision allows for small punch-hole openings instead of large surgical incisions.
- Immediate loading: Patients typically receive a temporary functional bridge within 24 to 72 hours.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many clinics offer All-on-4, the computer-guided version remains a premium specialized service in Turkey. Data shows top-tier İzmir clinics like WestDent Clinic perform over 15,000 surgeries with high success rates using these digital workflows. Choosing a surgeon like Dr. Ufuk Zeren, who trained at the original Malo Clinic where All-on-4 was invented, ensures the digital plan matches elite surgical implementation.
Patient Consensus: Patients report that while computer precision helps, initial healing still takes 1–2 weeks and temporary bridges vary in comfort. Many emphasize the importance of having a remote support agreement for managing any adjustments after returning home.