How Much Does an All-on-4 Cost in Turkey?
The average cost of an All-on-4 dental implant treatment in Turkey is between £2,250 and £4,050 per arch. The price depends on the implant brand, the surgeon’s experience and the standard of the clinic in Istanbul. In the UK, the same arch typically costs between £14,000 and £25,000.
2026 Price Comparison: Turkey vs the UK
This table compares the cost of an All-on-4 in Turkey and in the UK in 2026, alongside the closest related dental procedures.
| Procedure | Turkey | UK |
|---|---|---|
| All-on-4 (one arch) | £2,250 to £4,050 | £14,000 to £25,000 |
| All-on-4 (full mouth) | £4,300 to £7,150 | £26,000 to £45,000 |
| All-on-6 (one arch) | £3,050 to £5,150 | £16,000 to £28,000 |
| Single dental implant | £260 to £650 | £2,000 to £3,500 |
All-on-4: What Does the Research Say About Survival Rates?
According to a systematic review published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry (2017), All-on-4 implants achieve a survival rate of 99.8% beyond 24 months of follow-up.[1] Turkish clinics follow the same four-implant protocol, though no data specific to Turkey has been published separately.
According to the same review, biological complications such as peri-implantitis affected only a limited number of patients after an average follow-up of two years.[1]
What Is an All-on-4?
All-on-4 is a full-arch dental rehabilitation technique that replaces every tooth in an arch using just four implants. Two implants are placed vertically at the front, and two are angled at the back. A fixed, screw-retained prosthesis is then attached on top.
Why Is an All-on-4 Three Times Cheaper in Turkey Than in the UK?
An All-on-4 costs between £2,250 and £4,050 in Turkey, compared with £14,000 to £25,000 in the UK, because a Turkish clinic’s overheads are substantially lower: salaries, rent, social contributions and the cost of running the surgical equipment. The implant itself costs the same either way.
- Medical and paramedical staff costs, several times lower than in the UK.
- An in-house prosthetics lab within the clinic, removing a middleman charged separately in the UK.
- A higher volume of procedures, which spreads the cost of the operating theatre and 3D imaging across far more patients.
Istanbul clinics source implants from the same manufacturers used by UK practices: Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Osstem, Dentium. Placed individually, a dental implant in Turkey costs between £260 and £650. The brand and reference of the implants should always appear on the quote.
The price gap says nothing about the practitioner’s skill. It’s a reflection of local economics, not a difference in materials. These gaps show up across dental treatment in Turkey generally, not just for All-on-4. An unusually low quote within the Turkish market itself, however, is worth scrutinising: it’s often the implant brand that has been cut back.
What Total Budget Should You Plan For, Including the Second Trip?
The treatment requires two trips, not one. The package quoted between £2,250 and £4,050 covers the first stay: surgery, placement of the four implants and the temporary bridge. The final bridge is fitted 4 to 6 months later, during a shorter second stay.
Only one item stays outside the package: your flights for both return trips. The original price covers the clinical portion of the second stay, final bridge included. There’s nothing else to pay on site.
Before signing, ask one precise question. Does the quote cover the final bridge, or only the temporary one? This is where gaps appear between two quotes that look identical at first glance.
A package advertised at £2,250 that only covers the surgical phase can end up costing more than a £4,050 package that includes both stages. Our UK-based coordinator checks this line by line on every quote.
All-on-4 or All-on-6: Which Technique Suits Which Jaw?
All-on-4 relies on four implants per arch, All-on-6 on six. The choice comes down to available bone volume, not budget. In Turkey, expect £2,250 to £4,050 for an All-on-4 and £3,050 to £5,150 for an All-on-6, compared with £16,000 to £28,000 in the UK.
The All-on-4 protocol places two straight implants at the front of the jaw and two angled implants at the back. This angle reduces the cantilever of the prosthesis and keeps the implant away from sensitive anatomical structures, namely the maxillary sinus and the alveolar nerve.
Six implants spread the load across more support points. All-on-6 in Turkey is often recommended for the upper jaw, where the bone is more spongy than in the lower jaw, or when a patient has significant bruxism.
Paying more for six implants doesn’t buy greater longevity. According to a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (2019), covering 19 studies and 1,006 patients followed for at least 5 years, the number of implants used has no bearing on either implant survival or prosthesis survival.[2]
A practitioner who offers six implants to every patient, regardless of their scan results, isn’t following the evidence. The decision should be made case by case, backed up by a scan.
Is a Bone Graft Needed Before an All-on-4?
In most cases, no. That’s the whole principle behind All-on-4: the two rear implants are angled to gain purchase on remaining bone, where a straight implant would have required a graft or a sinus lift. Only a 3D scan can settle the question.
Avoiding a graft shortens treatment considerably. A bone graft requires 4 to 6 months of extra healing before the first implant can even be placed, which means an additional trip.
This has its limits, though. In cases of severe maxillary bone loss, four standard implants no longer have enough anchorage. The surgeon then turns to zygomatic implants, anchored in the cheekbone, pterygoid implants, anchored at the back of the upper jaw, or a preliminary graft.
No serious clinic prices an All-on-4 without imaging. Based on a phone description alone, a quote is just a guess, not an assessment of your case.
Zirconia or Acrylic: Which Final Bridge Should You Choose?
The final bridge is made either from zirconia or acrylic resin over a titanium frame. Zirconia holds up better against wear and staining, while acrylic costs less and is easier to repair. This choice explains a good part of the price gap between two quotes in Turkey.
- Monolithic zirconia: milled from a single block, highly resistant to fracture and staining, with lasting aesthetics. This sits at the top of the price range.
- Acrylic over a titanium frame: lighter, it absorbs occlusal forces better and can be adjusted chairside, but wears and stains more quickly.
- Ceramic on metal: an intermediate option, less common today for full-arch rehabilitations.
Two Turkish quotes showing £2,250 and £4,050 aren’t necessarily offering the same bridge. Check the material before comparing figures, otherwise the comparison means nothing.
Are You a Good Candidate for an All-on-4?
A good candidate for All-on-4 is an adult whose arch is toothless or facing tooth loss in the near term, in generally good health, and with enough residual bone volume to anchor four implants. Age isn’t a selection criterion: bone quality and gum condition are what matter.
Three profiles come up most often in consultations. Someone wearing a removable denture who can no longer tolerate its instability. A patient whose remaining teeth are loose and destined for extraction. Someone who has been turned down for standard implants due to insufficient bone.
A partially edentulous arch with otherwise healthy teeth calls for other solutions: a localised implant-supported bridge or individual dental crowns. All-on-4 replaces an entire arch, and there’s no benefit to using it for three missing teeth.
Oral hygiene matters just as much as bone. Untreated gum inflammation weakens implant anchorage over the medium term. Surgeons often request periodontal treatment before the procedure.
What Are the Contraindications?
All-on-4 isn’t recommended for heavy active smokers, patients with poorly controlled diabetes, those who have recently had head and neck radiotherapy, or people on injectable bisphosphonate treatment. Several of these situations are temporary: the contraindication lifts once the underlying issue is stabilised.
- Active smoking: according to a 10-year cohort study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (2022) on 123 patients treated with All-on-4, smoking had a significant effect on implant failure.[3]
- Poorly controlled diabetes: poorly managed blood glucose levels slow bone and gum healing.
- Intravenous bisphosphonates: risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw, to be assessed with the prescribing doctor before any surgery.
- Head and neck radiotherapy: irradiated bone integrates poorly with implants, requiring a delay and an oncologist’s opinion.
- Severe unmanaged bruxism: nighttime clenching forces put the prosthesis at risk of fracture.
None of these situations can be assessed over the phone. The practitioner checks them against blood tests, current prescriptions and the scan. A clinic that asks nothing about your medical history before offering a surgery date is skipping a step.
Upper or Lower Jaw: Is the Outcome the Same?
Not quite, and the gap is measured in the research. According to a prospective study published in Cureus (2025), following 90 patients over 24 months, implants placed in the lower jaw showed better primary stability and less bone loss than those placed in the upper jaw.[4]
Anatomy explains the difference. Lower jaw bone is dense and compact, while upper jaw bone is more spongy, and the sinus limits the height available at the back.
According to the same study, bone loss values stabilised in the lower jaw between 12 and 24 months, whereas they kept changing in the upper jaw.[4] Gum condition around the implants was also better in the lower jaw.
This doesn’t rule out All-on-4 for the upper jaw, where it remains a well-documented option. The practical consequence is closer monitoring and, in some cases, choosing six implants rather than four.
This distinction is rarely discussed, yet it changes the question worth asking at your consultation.
What Does an All-on-4 Trip to Turkey Look Like, Day by Day?
The first stay lasts 5 to 7 days in Istanbul. Surgery takes place as early as the second day, and the temporary bridge is fitted before you fly home, so you never leave without teeth. A shorter second stay follows 4 to 6 months later for the final bridge.
- Day 1: airport pick-up, transfer to the hotel, then an assessment at the clinic: 3D scan, panoramic X-ray, clinical exam and confirmation of the treatment plan.
- Day 2: surgery under local anaesthetic with sedation, extractions if needed, placement of the four implants, and impressions taken.
- Day 3: rest. Healing and swelling are monitored, with swelling typically peaking around 48 hours.
- Day 4: fitting and adjustment of the fixed temporary bridge, bite adjustment.
- Day 5: final fitting of the temporary bridge, hygiene and dietary instructions, prescriptions, and handover of the medical file.
- Day 6 or 7: final check-up, then transfer to the airport.
The second stay lasts 3 to 4 days. It includes final impressions, a bridge fitting and its placement. No surgery is carried out at this stage.
This schedule can vary from clinic to clinic, as with any medical tourism trip to Turkey. Ask for it in writing before booking your flights: a plan that schedules surgery on arrival day, with no prior assessment, should raise a red flag.
What Happens Between the Two Trips?
The implants fuse with the bone before receiving the final bridge. According to a 5-year clinical follow-up published by Şen et al. in 2026, work on the final bridge only begins after 4 to 6 months of wearing the temporary one.[5] No return trip to Turkey is needed before then.
The temporary bridge is fixed and screw-retained, not removable. It allows normal eating and speaking. Being more fragile than the final bridge, it means avoiding hard foods and opening bottles with your teeth.
Good hygiene shapes what comes next. Brushing after every meal and cleaning under the bridge, with an interdental brush or a water flosser, keeps gum inflammation around the implants to a minimum.
Follow-up during this period happens remotely. You send photos to the clinic and message the UK-based coordinator via WhatsApp. At the first unusual sign, persistent pain or a loose bridge, see a dentist in the UK.
Who Provides Follow-Up Care Once You’re Back in the UK?
No UK dentist is obliged to take on a case started abroad. Follow-up care therefore relies on two things: a dentist lined up in the UK before you even leave, and a complete medical file handed over by the Turkish clinic at the end of your first stay in Turkey.
This file needs to include the exact brand and reference of the implants, their batch number, the operative report and post-operative X-rays. Without these, a UK dentist can neither order a compatible component nor step in.
The manufacturer’s warranty follows the implant, not the country. Manufacturers distribute their implants in the UK too, which makes follow-up care possible. The warranty covers the component itself, never fees or travel.
Three habits are worth more than a sales pitch. Book an appointment with a UK dentist before you leave, so they know your starting point. Keep your implant card and arrange an annual check-up from year one onwards.
Get this in writing with the clinic before signing anything. What happens if an implant fails at 18 months, a redo in Turkey at your own cost, cover included, or nothing at all? The answer should be stated on the quote.
If you’re struggling to decide, we can help guide you towards a successful treatment, at a reduced rate. Our coordinator is UK-based.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Is having an All-on-4 fitted painful?
No, the procedure itself isn’t painful: it’s carried out under local anaesthetic, often paired with sedation. Post-operative swelling and discomfort last three to five days, managed with the painkillers prescribed on discharge.
How much time off work should I plan for?
Plan for the length of your stay plus a few days once you’re back, roughly ten days for a desk job. A physically demanding job, or one exposed to dust, calls for a more cautious return. Check the rules around sick leave for treatment received abroad with your employer or GP.
Can you fly straight after the surgery?
Yes, the return flight is scheduled for 5 to 7 days later, once the temporary bridge is fitted and initial healing has been checked. Flying home the day after surgery isn’t advised, as that’s when swelling peaks and bleeding can still occur.
Will insurance cover an All-on-4 carried out in Turkey?
Cover depends on your policy and personal circumstances. Planned dental treatment abroad falls under specific rules, and some private dental plans still apply their implant allowance against the invoice regardless. Get written confirmation before you travel.
How do you clean an All-on-4 bridge day to day?
Cleaning is done with the bridge in place, without removing it. It combines regular brushing with cleaning underneath the prosthesis, using an interdental brush or a water flosser, to clear away build-up around the implants. This is the habit that prevents gum inflammation.
Does the final bridge need replacing after a few years?
The bridge is a wearable part, unlike the implants. There’s no standardised replacement timeline: it depends on the material, the bite and hygiene levels. An annual check-up helps spot wear or loosening before it becomes a problem.
Can you smoke after having implants fitted?
It’s best avoided, at least during healing. According to a 10-year cohort study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine in 2022, smoking had a significant effect on implant failure.[3] Quitting improves the long-term outlook.
Clinics in Istanbul
- Acıbadem Dental Clinic: A well-regarded hospital;
- Isilti Dental Istanbul: A clinic specialising in cosmetic dentistry;
- Medico Clinic: A clinic specialising in dentistry.
Sources & References
- Soto-Peñaloza D, Zaragozí-Alonso R, Peñarrocha-Diago M, Peñarrocha-Diago M. “The all-on-four treatment concept: Systematic review”, Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, 2017;9(3):e474-e488 — View source
- de Luna Gomes JM, Lemos CAA, Santiago Junior JF, de Moraes SLD, Goiato MC, Pellizzer EP. “Optimal number of implants for complete-arch implant-supported prostheses with a follow-up of at least 5 years: A systematic review and meta-analysis”, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2019;121(5):766-774 — View source
- de Araújo Nobre M, Lopes A, Antunes E. “The 10 Year Outcomes of Implants Inserted with Dehiscence or Fenestrations in the Rehabilitation of Completely Edentulous Jaws with the All-on-4 Concept”, Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022;11(7):1939 — View source
- Loyola D, Navaneetham A, Surraj S, Satish Kumaran P. “A Study Comparing the Efficacy of The All-on-Four Implants in the Maxillary and the Mandibular Arches”, Cureus, 2025 — View source
- Şen N, Turkoglu P, Selvi F. “All-on-4 Implant Supported Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Maxilla After Complete-Arch Guided Soft Tissue Healing: A 5-Year Follow-Up”, 2026 — View source
