All-on-4: why more and more patients from German-speaking countries travel to Croatia and Slovenia

What is All-on-4?

All-on-4 is an innovative treatment concept in which a complete set of teeth per jaw is fixed on just four implants. Two implants are placed straight in the front part of the jaw, while the two rear implants are placed at an angle of 30–45 degrees. This technique allows maximum stability and often removes the need for bone grafting operations.

The success rate is 95–98.7%, and the durability clearly exceeds that of conventional dentures.

Why have All-on-4 done abroad?

1. Price: a saving of 40–60%

The most important reason for treatment abroad is the considerably lower cost. A comparison shows clear differences:

Country / per jaw / both jaws

Germany €15,000 – 25,000 / €25,000 – 36,000

Austria €14,000 – 22,000 / €20,000 – 36,000

Croatia €5,000 – 8,000 / €8,000 – 15,000

Slovenia €6,000 – 10,000 / €12,000 – 20,000

Saving: 50–60% compared with Germany and Austria

2. Quality: EU standards and well-known implant manufacturers

Croatia and Slovenia are EU member states subject to the same medical standards and regulations. Many clinics use high-quality implants from brands such as Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Neodent or Astra Tech — the same manufacturers used in Germany and Austria.

The success rate of All-on-4 is 95–98.7%, which underlines the quality of the treatment.

3. Efficiency: quick appointments

While patients in Germany and Austria often have to accept months of waiting, in Croatia and Slovenia an appointment can often be had within 1–2 weeks. The treatment itself takes place in two phases:

• Phase 1: placing the 4 implants and a temporary denture (3–5 days)
• Phase 2: the final denture after 6–12 months (3–5 days)

The whole treatment can therefore be completed in two short stays.

4. Guarantee: lifelong security

Many clinics in Croatia and Slovenia offer comprehensive guarantees on their All-on-4 treatments. These often include:

• A lifetime guarantee on the implants (with regular check-ups)
• 5–10 years' guarantee on the denture
• Free aftercare and repairs within the guarantee period

5. Service: all-inclusive packages

Many clinics offer all-inclusive packages that include the following services:

• A free first consultation and 3D planning
• Organising flights and hotels
• Transfer from the airport or station to the clinic
• Accommodation during the treatment
• Support in German
• Aftercare and check-ups

Development and figures: how many people have All-on-4 done?

Exact statistics on the number of All-on-4 treatments in Germany and Austria are hard to come by, as they are often lumped together with general implant statistics. Nevertheless, some trends can be derived:

• Germany: about 150,000–200,000 dental implants are placed each year. All-on-4 accounts for a growing share of these; estimates suggest 5,000–10,000 treatments a year.
• Austria: about 30,000–50,000 implants a year, of which about 1,000–2,000 are All-on-4 treatments.

The trend shows a clear increase: since 2015 the figures for All-on-4 treatments in Germany and Austria have more than doubled. More and more patients are discovering the advantages of this method — especially the combination of stability, aesthetics and comparatively little effort.

All-on-4 is a revolutionary method for restoring a complete set of teeth — fixed, aesthetic and durable. The costs in Germany and Austria, however, are often prohibitively high. Croatia and Slovenia offer an attractive alternative: a saving of 40–60%, EU standards, well-known implant manufacturers, quick appointments and comprehensive guarantees.

For patients from German-speaking countries it is worth considering treatment abroad — especially for extensive procedures such as All-on-4, where the saving can amount to several thousand euros.

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