All-on-4 treatment in Albania usually takes place over two trips. During the first, which lasts a few days, the 4 implants are placed and you receive a temporary fixed prosthesis on the same day or within 48 hours. After a healing period of approximately 3–6 months, you return for a second trip of around one week, during which the final prosthesisis made and fitted. The surgical procedure itself generally takes from 1 to 5 hours, depending on the number of arches and extractions required.
Here is how the process unfolds, step by step, and what may make it longer or shorter.
What Is All-on-4? A Brief Overview
All-on-4 is a technique that makes it possible to replace an entire dental arch with just 4 implants. The two anterior implants are placed straight, while the two posterior implants are angled to make the best use of the available bone. A full prosthesis with 12–14 teeth is fixed onto these four supports.
Il grande vantaggio è che, in molti casi, si evita l’innesto osseo e si può procedere con il carico immediato, cioè con denti fissi subito dopo l’intervento. Per un approfondimento leggi la pagina dedicata all’All on 4 in Albania.
Before departure: remote assessment
Your journey begins from home, even before you book your flight.
- You send a dental panoramic X-ray (OPT) taken recently via the contact form or WhatsApp.
- You receive a free assessment and treatment plan within 24 hours.
- The team arranges your trip: dates, hotel, and airport transfers.
This stage takes just a few days and allows you to arrive in Albania already knowing what to expect.
First trip: implants and temporary fixed teeth (approximately 3 days)
For All on 4 on one arch, the first stay is short: approximately 3 days. The typical schedule is as follows:
Day 1 – Examination and diagnosis
- Welcome at the clinic, located within Hygeia Hospital in Tirana.
- CBCT (3D CT scan) to accurately assess the bone.
- Consultation with the surgeon, confirmation of the treatment plan and smile design.
- Impressions or a digital scan are taken for the temporary prosthesis.
Day 2 – Surgery
- Any necessary extractions of compromised teeth.
- Placement of the 4 implants under local anaesthesia (with sedation available where indicated).
- Duration: generally 1 to 5 hours, depending on the case.
- Fitting of the temporary prosthesis, on the same day or within 48 hours.
Day 3 – Check-up and return home
- Post-operative check-up and bite assessment.
- Instructions on diet, oral hygiene and medication.
- Return home with fixed teeth.
The healing phase: 3–6 months at home
Tornato a casa, inizia la fase più importante: l’osteointegrazione, cioè il processo con cui gli impianti si saldano all’osso.
During these months:
- porti la protesi fissa provvisoria, che ti permette di sorridere e parlare normalmente;
- you follow a soft-food diet during the first few weeks, then gradually introduce more variety;
- you maintain oral hygiene using a soft toothbrush, interdental brushes and an oral irrigator;
- you stay in touch with the team if you have any questions.
Swelling and minor bruising during the first few days are normal and subside quickly. Most patients return to their normal activities after a couple of days of rest.
The exact duration (3, 4 or 6 months) depends on bone quality, the treated arch (the upper jaw often requires a little more time) and your overall health.
Second trip: the final prosthesis (approximately 7 days)
Once the implants have integrated, you return to Albania for approximately one week. During this stay:
- the implants are checked with an X-ray;
- final impressions are taken or a digital scan is performed;
- the following are carried out: aesthetic and functional try-ins (shape, colour, bite);
- is fitted with the final prosthesis final prosthesis, for example with durable, natural-looking zirconia crowns.
At the end of the second trip, the treatment is complete and you return home with your final smile.
Treatment Timeline Summary
| Stage | Estimated Duration |
|---|---|
| Remote assessment and treatment plan | 1–3 days |
| First trip (implants + temporary prosthesis) | approximately 3 days |
| Intervento chirurgico | 1–5 hours |
| Temporary fixed teeth | the same day or within 48 hours |
| Healing at home | 3–6 months |
| Second trip (final prosthesis) | approximately 7 days |
These timeframes are indicative and are confirmed after your personalised assessment. For All-on-6 or treatments involving both arches, stays may be slightly longer.
What May Extend the Treatment Time
Some situations require additional steps:
- Osso molto ridotto: può servire un innesto osseo o un rialzo del seno mascellare.
- Infections or severely compromised teeth: must be treated before or during the procedure.
- Smoking or uncontrolled diabetes: can slow down healing.
- Treatment of both arches: requires more time in the dental chair and, sometimes, a longer stay.
Conversely, good overall health, high-quality bone, and following post-operative instructions help keep treatment on schedule.
How to prepare for your trip to save time
A few steps before departure can make your first stay run more smoothly:
- Bring your medical documentation: a list of any medications you take, any medical conditions and allergies, and recent X-rays.
- Inform us in advance about any specific medications, such as blood thinners or osteoporosis medication, so the team can plan the necessary precautions.
- Reduce smoking in the weeks before your trip: it helps healing.
- Plan for soft foods for the first few days after returning home: yogurt, vegetable purées, eggs, and mashed potatoes.
- Arrange to take a couple of days off work after returning home, so you can rest.
- Travel with a companion, if possible: it is not mandatory, but it can make your stay more comfortable.
The Hygeia Dent team supports you every step of the way, from hotel booking to transfers between the airport, hotel and clinic, with assistance in Italian.
Why Choose Hygeia Dent for All-on-4 in Albania
- The only dental clinic located within a hospital, with hospital-grade sterilization protocols.
- On-site CBCT and digital treatment planning.
- Fixed temporary teeth within 48 hours, so you are never left without teeth.
- Implants from international brands and final zirconia prostheses.
- Italian-speaking staff, assistance with flights, 5-star hotels and transfers.
- Over 3,000 satisfied patients and a 4.7/5 rating on Google.
Albania is just over an hour's flight from many Italian cities, making the two trips easy to arrange. Find out how Dental tourism in Albania works and see our patients' results on the before and after.
Domande frequenti
Can I complete the entire All-on-4 treatment in a single trip?
During the first trip, you will already receive temporary fixed teeth. However, the final prosthesis requires the implants to heal, so a second trip is needed after 3–6 months.
How many days after All-on-4 can I fly?
You can usually return home at the end of your first stay, following your post-operative check-up. Also read our article Can you fly after dental implants in Albania?
How many days of rest are needed after the procedure?
Usually a couple of days. Swelling and mild bruising typically subside within a few days.
How long does an All-on-4 prosthesis last?
With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, implants can last a lifetime, while the prosthesis may need to be repaired or replaced after 10–15 years due to natural wear.
Start your journey today
All-on-4 in Albania allows you to have fixed teeth in just a few days and a final smile within a few months, with only two trips. The first step is simple and free.
Send your panoramic X-ray to Hygeia Dent and receive your treatment plan within 24 hours. Request your free consultation now.
