All-on-6 in China: What to Expect, From Cost to Recovery
All-on-6 in China: What to Expect
All-on-6 is a full-arch dental restoration. Six titanium implants are placed into the jawbone, and a complete set of fixed teeth is attached to them — usually within days. No denture adhesive. No removable plate. Just permanent teeth that look and function like the real thing.
For patients missing most or all of their upper or lower teeth, it is one of the most transformative procedures in modern dentistry. And for international patients, the all-on-6 dental implants cost China offers is often the reason they start searching in the first place.
Here is what that search actually turns up, and what happens after you land.
How This Actually Works, Step by Step
The process starts long before you board a plane. It begins with a CBCT scan — a 3D image of your jaw — plus panoramic X-rays and current photos of your mouth. Your local dentist can take these. You send the files to us. We forward them to the oral surgery team at a shortlisted hospital.
Within a few days, you get back a written assessment. It covers bone volume, whether you need a sinus lift or bone graft, how many implants are realistic, and a cost estimate. Sometimes the answer is “all-on-6 works.” Sometimes it is “all-on-4 is enough” or “you need grafting first.” That written second opinion is the first real decision point.
If you want to talk it through, a video consultation with the Chinese surgical team runs $100–300 at a standard hospital international department, or $500–800 with a top-tier specialist. You see the doctor, ask questions, hear the plan.
Then — and only then — do you book flights. The surgical appointment is confirmed through the hospital’s international office. You arrive, complete pre-op checks, and have the implants placed, usually under local anesthesia with sedation options.
Temporary fixed teeth go on within 24–72 hours. You fly home. Three to six months later, once the implants have fused with bone, you return for the final permanent prosthesis. Or, in some cases, the final bridge is fabricated and fitted in a single extended trip.
What All-on-6 Costs in China — and Why the Gap Is So Wide
The surgical trip runs 7–10 days. But full treatment — from first consultation to final permanent teeth — takes four to eight months, because the implants need three to six months to fuse with bone before the final prosthesis is fitted.
You can confirm a surgical appointment through the hospital’s international department, and you can receive a written treatment plan and cost estimate in advance. What you cannot do is skip the in-person examination — the final implant placement is confirmed only after the surgeon examines your CBCT scan and mouth directly.
Most failures occur within the first few months. Contact the hospital’s international department immediately. Many top hospitals offer a warranty period covering revision surgery, though material costs may still apply. Get the warranty terms in writing before your first procedure.
For a 7–10 day surgical trip involving hospital registration, pre-op testing, surgery, and follow-up visits, a bilingual medical companion is strongly recommended. It is not about the surgery itself — it is about everything around it.
Your Next Step
All-on-6 in China is not a shortcut. It is a legitimate, well-established treatment pathway that happens to cost 60–75% less than the same procedure in the US or UK — provided you choose the right hospital and go in with clear expectations.
At China Medical Services, we connect international patients with 340+ top-ranked hospitals across 37 cities. We are not dentists and we do not perform surgery. We handle the coordination: records translation, written second opinions, appointment booking through hospital international departments, bilingual medical companions, and visa guidance.
If you are considering all-on-6, start with a written second opinion. It costs $300–500, takes about a week, and tells you whether you are even a candidate. If you later decide to travel, that fee is credited in full toward your on-the-ground coordination service within 90 days.
No pressure. Just clarity. When you are ready to explore your options, reach out to our patient coordination team — we will help you understand what is realistic for your case.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Treatment decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified dental professional who has examined your individual case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The hospitals used for international patients are JCI-accredited and follow the same international safety standards as top hospitals in the US and Europe. Surgical teams perform high volumes of procedures — often more than their Western counterparts — which studies show leads to better outcomes.
Costs vary by procedure and hospital, but international patients typically save 40-80% compared to US prices — even when factoring in travel and accommodation. A consultation with our team will give you an exact, all-inclusive quote with no hidden fees.
Send us your existing medical reports to get started. We handle everything from hospital selection and appointment scheduling to visa assistance and post-operative recovery planning. Your medical records are reviewed by the specialist before you even book a flight.
For more medical information and treatment options in China, visit chinamedservices.com (China Medical Services).
