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All-on-4 implants recovery timeline

Day-by-day recovery after all-on-4 implants at Class A international departments — discharge, fly-home clearance, return to work, and full activity.

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Length of stay
7–10 days
Fly-home clearance
Day 5–7
Back to desk work
Week 4–6
Full activity
Month 6

Day-by-day timeline

  1. When
    Day 0

    Implant placement + immediate provisional

    4–8 h per arch under sedation. Provisional bridge fitted same day.

  2. When
    Day 1

    Soft diet starts

    Pain ≤3/10. Antibiotic + chlorhexidine rinse 7 days.

  3. When
    Day 5–7

    Fly-home clearance (provisional)

    Patients fly home with the provisional bridge.

  4. When
    Month 3–4

    Return for final prosthesis

    Implants osseointegrated; final zirconia bridge fitted in 3–5 days.

  5. When
    Month 6

    Full function

    Full diet including hard foods.

Red-flag symptoms

If any of the following occur post-discharge, contact the operating surgeon immediately or present to local emergency services:

  • Loose implant
  • Persistent gum bleeding past 1 week
  • Spreading facial swelling or fever

12-month tele-follow-up

  • Day 7, month 1, month 3 tele-checks
  • Final fitting scheduled at month 3–4

Aftercare on repatriation

Soft food only for 2 weeks. Quit smoking for at least 6 weeks post-op (smokers have higher implant failure).

Frequently asked

When can I fly home after all-on-4 implants?
Fly-home clearance is typically issued at Day 5–7. Patients fly home with the provisional bridge.
When can I return to work after all-on-4 implants?
Most desk-job patients return to work at week 4–6. Manual labour requires longer — discuss with the surgeon at discharge.
When can I resume full activity?
Month 6: Full diet including hard foods.
What red-flag symptoms should I watch for?
Loose implant; Persistent gum bleeding past 1 week; Spreading facial swelling or fever. Contact the operating surgeon or local A&E immediately if any occur.

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