When can I eat normally after All-on-4®?

Soft food only first 2 weeks. Soft to medium-soft for weeks 2-4. Most foods OK from week 4-6 except very hard items. Full normal diet from week 8 except hard objects (ice, popcorn kernels) on bridge area indefinitely.

How often should I send photos to WeCare?

Daily for first week, every 2-3 days for weeks 2-4, weekly for weeks 4-8, then every 2 weeks until visit 2. We monitor remotely and flag any concerns early. This is included in your treatment package — no extra charge.

When can I exercise after All-on-4®?

Light walking from day 5, moderate exercise (jogging, gym) from day 14, heavy exercise (heavy weights, contact sports) from day 21. Avoid anything that raises blood pressure significantly during first week.

What if I notice the temporary bridge feels different?

Contact WeCare immediately. Any change in feeling — bridge loose, different sensation, swelling — needs assessment. We respond within hours and arrange remote diagnostic or fly-back if needed.

Can I smoke after All-on-4®?

No, ideally not for 3 months full integration period. Smoking significantly impairs implant healing — All-on-4® failure rate doubles in active smokers. Use nicotine patches if cessation is hard. We discuss honestly during treatment planning.

When does my final permanent bridge come?

Typically 12-14 weeks after initial surgery. Visit 2 lasts 2-3 days for impressions, lab fabrication, and final bridge placement. Hotel and transfer arranged by WeCare. Once final bridge is placed, normal life resumes immediately.

After All-on-4®: 6-Month Recovery Checklist

All-on-4® treatment delivers a same-day fixed bridge of teeth, but the underlying implants need 3 months to integrate with bone before the final permanent bridge can be placed. The 6-month period from initial surgery to final restoration involves specific recovery milestones, dietary phases, and care protocols. This checklist provides week-by-week guidance.

Week 1: Surgical Recovery

Days 0-3 (Maximum swelling):

Apply ice pack to cheek 20 minutes on / 20 off for first 6 hours

Sleep with head elevated (2-3 pillows)

Soft food only — soup, smoothies, mashed potatoes, yogurt

Drink lots of water (room temperature)

Take prescribed antibiotics with food

Painkillers as needed (paracetamol or ibuprofen, not aspirin first 7 days)

Avoid hot food until anaesthesia wears off

No drinking through straws (suction can dislodge clots)

No smoking — completely off through full healing

Daily WhatsApp check-in with WeCare coordinator

Days 4-7:

Swelling decreases

Continue soft diet

Salt water rinse 3-4 times daily after eating

Brushing of unaffected teeth (avoid surgical site directly)

Use temporary bridge for chewing — soft food only

Light walking encouraged

Weeks 2-4: Integration Phase Begins

Soft to medium-soft food — pasta, fish, well-cooked vegetables, soft bread

Continue salt water rinses

Begin gentle brushing of temporary bridge surface

Antibiotic course completed (or close to)

Painkillers only as needed

Light exercise allowed (walking, light cycling)

Avoid smoking

Avoid alcohol

Photographs taken at hotel and sent to WeCare for monitoring

Weeks 4-8: Active Healing

Diet returning to normal except for very hard items

No biting hard objects directly on bridge area

No popcorn kernels, ice cubes, hard candy on temporary bridge

Brushing routine established with soft brush on bridge

Consider Waterpik for cleaning under bridge

Moderate exercise allowed

Smoking still avoided

Monthly photo check sent to WeCare

Weeks 8-12: Final Healing

Food restrictions essentially gone (except hard objects on bridge)

Bridge function fully restored within tolerance

Daily WhatsApp check-ins decrease to weekly

Return to normal life

Smoking still avoided

Final photographic check before second visit

Weeks 12-13: Second Visit Preparation

Travel to Antalya for final permanent bridge

Hotel and transfer reactivated by WeCare

Treating doctor reviews 3-month healing photos and notes

Final permanent bridge fabrication

What to Eat Each Week

Week 1: Smoothies, soup, mashed potato, soft fish (no bones), yogurt, ice cream (no nuts/cookies)

Week 2-3: Add soft pasta, scrambled eggs, soft bread (white, no crust), well-cooked rice

Weeks 4-8: Most foods OK except: hard nuts, popcorn kernels, ice cubes, hard candy, very crusty bread

Weeks 8+: Normal diet excluding still-not-yet hard items

What to Avoid Throughout

Always:

Direct biting on bridge area with hard objects

Smoking (significantly affects implant healing)

Excessive bruxism without night guard

Picking at any sutures (they fall out on their own)

Strong alcohol-based mouthwashes (use chlorhexidine or alcohol-free)

First 14 days:

Strenuous exercise

Hot tubs, saunas

Swimming

Air travel (24+ hours after surgery minimum)

Strong coffee/tea

Spicy food

First 30 days:

Strong alcohol

Heavy weight lifting

Contact sports

Heavy stress that affects sleep

Daily Hygiene Routine

Morning:

Soft electric toothbrush on bridge surface (Sonicare or Oral-B)

Toothpaste — non-abrasive

Salt water rinse if early days

Floss threaders for tight bridge-gum spaces (after week 4)

Waterpik for under-bridge cleaning (start week 4-6)

Evening:

Same routine

Antibacterial mouthwash if recommended

Photo check of any concerns

Warning Signs — Contact WeCare Immediately

Bleeding that does not stop after 2 hours

Pus or unusual discharge from surgical site

Fever above 38°C

Severe pain not relieved by painkillers

Bridge feels loose

Tooth feels different sensation

Visible movement of bridge

Daily Check-Ins

For first 7 days: daily photo to WeCare via WhatsApp

For weeks 2-4: every 2-3 days

For weeks 4-8: weekly

For weeks 8-12: every 2 weeks

WeCare coordinator and treating doctor monitor your progress remotely and flag any concerns early.

Pre-Second-Visit Checklist

Before flying back for the final bridge:

Photograph your temporary bridge from multiple angles

Photograph your gum line and surrounding teeth

Send WeCare a comprehensive update

Note any concerns or unusual sensations

Schedule travel for visit 2 (typically 4-7 days)

Confirm hotel and transfer with WeCare coordinator

Long-Term Maintenance After Final Bridge

After your final permanent bridge is placed (typically week 13-14):

Days 0-7: Soft food, careful brushing

Weeks 2-8: Normal eating, established care routine

Months 3-6: First professional cleaning at home

Year 1: Annual X-ray and full check

Year 5: Comprehensive review (CBCT recommended)

Year 10: Bridge may need refurbishment; implants typically last lifetime

What WeCare Provides for Long-Term

Lifetime warranty on titanium implant fixtures

10-year warranty on All-on-4® zirconia bridge

5-year follow-up X-ray and clinical exam included

Free fly-back to Antalya for any warranty work

Direct WhatsApp access for life

The investment in All-on-4® is significant. WeCare's commitment to long-term outcomes matches.

What to Send Us

WhatsApp +90 551 086 83 68 with:

Photos at week 1, week 4, week 8, week 12

Any concerns at any time

Pre-second-visit summary

We respond within hours, often within minutes.

After All-on-4® — 6-Month Recovery Checklist