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Full-Arch Rehabilitation

All-on-X / FP1
Rehabilitation

Complete fixed rehabilitation of the fully or partially edentulous arch — planned from the prosthetic outcome backwards, executed with submillimetre guided precision, and delivered with immediate provisionalization on the day of surgery.

At a Glance
Implants placed4–6
Surgical sessions1
ProvisionalizationSame day
Final restoration4–6 months
WorkflowFully digital
The Protocol

Designed before
surgery begins

Every full-arch rehabilitation begins with the final result — designed, simulated, and verified digitally before any clinical decision is made. The surgery executes the plan. It does not create it.

01
Digital Planning
Photography · DSD · CBCT Integration

Full photography protocol. Digital Smile Design overlay on STL scan. CBCT integration. Prosthetic simulation before any surgical commitment.

02
Guided Surgery
Stackable Guides · Scalloped Bone Reduction

Bone reduction guide. Implant placement guide. Submillimetre execution of the pre-operative digital plan. No improvisation at the surgical phase.

03
Immediate Provisionalization
Gallucci Protocol · Same-Day Fixed Prosthesis

Fixed provisional delivered on the day of surgery. The Gallucci protocol for immediate loading in full-arch rehabilitation — allowing emergence profile development from day one.

04
Final Restoration
Zirconia · Conditioned Tissue · Optimal Profile

After 4–6 months of tissue conditioning with the provisional, the final restoration is delivered — to tissue architecture that has been shaped, not assumed.

Candidacy

Who is a candidate
for FP1?

Full-arch FP1 rehabilitation addresses complete or near-complete edentulism in one or both arches, with a prosthetic goal of fixed, natural-looking, and long-term stable function.

Complete or near-complete edentulism

Patients with failing dentition — multiple teeth requiring extraction — where a comprehensive approach is preferable to repeated individual treatments with unpredictable cumulative outcomes.

Existing full denture (implant-retained upgrade)

Current denture wearers seeking a fixed, bone-supported solution — eliminating denture movement, palate coverage, and the functional limitations of removable prostheses.

Failed implant-supported prosthesis

Cases where a previous implant rehabilitation has failed — due to peri-implantitis, inadequate soft tissue management, or prosthetic design — requiring assessment, retreatment planning, and reconstruction.

International patients seeking a second opinion

Patients who have been quoted for full-arch rehabilitation elsewhere and are seeking an independent clinical assessment — including digital treatment planning with prosthetic simulation before any commitment.

Why FP1

Fixed. Bone-supported.
Indistinguishable.

The FP1 prosthesis — a fixed, implant-supported restoration replacing teeth and a portion of the gingival tissue — is the reference standard for complete arch rehabilitation when aesthetics, function, and long-term stability are the goals.

I
Bone Support
The prosthesis is anchored to bone, not to soft tissue.

Unlike removable overdentures, the FP1 prosthesis is fixed to implants — transmitting occlusal forces directly to bone. No movement. No palatal coverage. Full occlusal function without prosthetic compromise.

II
Soft Tissue Management
The gingival margin is designed, not accepted.

In FP1 rehabilitation, the emergence profile and the gingival contour of the prosthesis are engineered — not left to the laboratory. The provisional phase conditions tissue architecture that makes the final result indistinguishable from natural dentition.

III
Long-Term Stability
The outcome at year ten depends on decisions made before surgery.

Bone level, peri-implant tissue quality, emergence profile design, and implant positioning all determine whether a full-arch rehabilitation ages as naturally as it looks on day one. These decisions are made in the digital planning phase — not at the delivery appointment.

FAQ

Common questions
answered directly

How many implants are required for full-arch rehabilitation?
Typically 4–6 implants per arch, depending on bone volume, implant positions, and the prosthetic design. The planning process optimises implant number and distribution for biomechanical stability and long-term bone maintenance.
What is the difference between All-on-4 and FP1?
All-on-4 refers to a specific implant positioning concept. FP1 (Fixed Prosthesis, Tooth and Gingival Replacement) is the prosthetic classification — describing the type of restoration, not the implant protocol. FP1 is the gold standard for aesthetic, natural-looking full-arch rehabilitation because it replaces both the teeth and the soft tissue contour.
Will I leave surgery with teeth?
Yes — using the Gallucci protocol for immediate provisionalization. A fixed provisional restoration is delivered on the day of surgery, allowing immediate function and beginning the tissue conditioning process from day one.
How long does the full process take?
The planning consultation and surgery typically span one week for international patients. The provisional phase lasts 4–6 months — during which the tissue is conditioned and the final restoration is designed. Final delivery then requires one additional visit.
Is bone grafting always required?
Not always, but it is frequently part of the protocol — particularly for horizontal deficiencies or posterior bone loss. GBR is assessed in the digital planning phase; where required, it is addressed simultaneously with implant placement or as a staged procedure.
Related Procedures

Often combined
with FP1

Full-arch rehabilitation rarely exists in isolation. The procedures below are frequently part of the same treatment plan.

Start with
a consultation.

The planning consultation includes a full clinical assessment, DSD simulation, and complete treatment plan — before any commitment to surgery.

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