The journey
How it actually went.
Vitor had been living with a deteriorating smile for years. Extensive decay, failing restorations, and bone loss across both arches meant there was no simple fix. The diagnosis was clear: full-arch reconstruction with All-on-4 dental implants was the only path to a functional, long-lasting result.
After researching options in his home country and comparing costs, Vitor chose Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for treatment. The savings were significant, and SmileJet partner clinics in the city had the specialist implantology teams and digital workflow needed for a case of this complexity.
Phase 1: Implant Placement
On his first visit, Vitor underwent extraction of remaining compromised teeth and placement of four implants per arch, eight implants in total. Temporary prosthetics were fitted the same day, so he left Vietnam with a full smile. The osseointegration period, the process of implants fusing with bone, required seven months before the final restorations could be placed.
Phase 2: Final Zirconia Bridge
Seven months later, Vitor returned to Ho Chi Minh City for the final stage. Digital impressions confirmed complete osseointegration across all eight implants. Full-arch Zirconia bridges were fabricated and fitted for both upper and lower jaws. Zirconia was chosen for its exceptional strength, natural translucency, and resistance to staining, making it the gold standard for permanent All-on-4 restorations.
The result: a complete, permanent smile rebuilt from the ground up. Both arches restored. Bite fully functional. Confidence restored.
Treatment Summary
- Treatment: All-on-4 dental implants, upper and lower arches
- Final restoration: Full-arch Zirconia bridges (upper and lower)
- Total visits: 2 trips to Ho Chi Minh City, 7 months apart
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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