What is the cost of an All-on-8 in Turkey?
An All-on-8 in Turkey costs between £4,800 and £7,200 per arch. This package typically includes anaesthesia, hotel accommodation and transfers. In the UK, the same procedure costs between £9,600 and £20,000 per arch. The price varies depending on the implant brand and the material used for the final bridge.
Price Table 2026: Turkey vs UK
The table below compares the cost of an All-on-8 in Turkey and the UK in 2026, as well as the most commonly associated dental treatments.
| Type of treatment | Turkey | UK |
|---|---|---|
| All on 8 (per jaw) | £4,800 to £7,200 | £9,600 to £20,000 |
| All on 6 (per jaw) | £2,900 to £4,600 | £7,200 to £16,000 |
| Dental crown | £96 to £280 | £300 to £960 |
| Teeth whitening | £150 to £280 | £320 to £960 |
What is the success rate of an All-on-8 in Turkey?
According to a meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants (Del Fabbro, 2022) involving 11,205 implants, the cumulative survival rate reached 93.91% for implants and 99.31% for full-arch prostheses supported by axial and tilted implants, after 3 to 18 years of follow-up[1]. The study does not focus specifically on All-on-8 or on patients treated in Turkey.
What is an All-on-8?
An All-on-8 is a full-arch fixed rehabilitation: eight titanium implants are placed in an edentulous jaw to support a screw-retained bridge that replaces all the teeth in the arch. This protocol is intended for patients whose wide jaw or bruxism requires reinforced anchorage.
Why 8 implants rather than 4 or 6?
Eight implants distribute the masticatory load over more anchor points than an All-on-4 or an All-on-6. The protocol is intended for wide jaws and patients with bruxism, for whom four anchors risk overload. According to Messias 2021, in the maxilla, six to eight axial implants constitute a validated support[2].
The other huge advantage of the All-on-8 is the segmentation of the prosthesis. With eight abutments, the laboratory is not obliged to fabricate the final bridge as a single large piece (“horseshoe” shape). It can divide it into three independent sections (a front incisor block and two molar blocks on the sides). If a tooth chips years later, the dentist only removes and repairs the small section concerned, without depriving you of all your teeth.
Adding implants does not mechanically improve the outcome. Each additional implant requires available bone volume, lengthens the surgery and increases the cost. An All-on-8 placed on a narrow jaw offers no benefit over an All-on-6.
The literature does not differentiate between protocols regarding survival. According to Messias 2021, no maxillary rehabilitation should rely on fewer than four implants, and the overall survival rate exceeds 95% from this threshold[2]. Your anatomy decides the number of implants.
What techniques do Turkish clinics use to place an All-on-8?
Turkish clinics most often place an All-on-8 using digital surgical guides, based on a 3D Cone Beam scan. Eight titanium implants are inserted in a single session, then a temporary bridge is screwed in within a few days if immediate loading is performed.
The final bridge arrives after osseointegration. It is milled from monolithic zirconia or titanium coated with ceramic, depending on the budget and the masticatory force to withstand.
According to Gallardo 2019, the implant survival-success rate is between 95 and 100% regardless of the loading protocol – immediate, early or conventional[3]. Immediate loading therefore remains a documented protocol.
The choice between axial and tilted implants, however, changes bone loss. According to Del Fabbro 2022, bone loss remains significantly lower around axial implants than around tilted implants[1].
Why is the cost of an All-on-8 so low in Turkey?
The cost of an All-on-8 in Turkey is due to the local cost structure, not inferior quality. Salaries, overheads and property costs are significantly lower than in the UK, and large Istanbul clinics operate at high volume with their own integrated prosthetic laboratory.
The implant brands are the same. Straumann, Nobel Biocare or Osstem are sold at worldwide prices: it is the procedure, not the part, that costs less. This difference applies to all dental surgery in Turkey, not just All-on-8.
A quote significantly lower than £4,800 per arch falls outside this local cost logic. In that case, check three specific points before committing to the clinic.
- The exact brand and reference of the implants, written in black and white in the quote.
- The number of implants actually placed per jaw – eight, not six.
- The material of the final bridge and its placement schedule, excluding the temporary.
Who is a candidate for an All-on-8 in Turkey?
The right candidate for an All-on-8 is an adult who is edentulous or on the way to becoming so, with sufficient bone volume and healthy gums. According to the Leeds NHS, eligibility depends on general health, smoking, the amount of bone available and the commitment to long-term follow-up[4].
Bone volume is measured before any quote, using a 3D scan. If bone is lacking, a bone graft remains possible. According to the Cambridge NHS, a bone augmentation lengthens the treatment by at least four months[5]. In a severely atrophied maxilla, zygomatic implants or pterygoid implants are an alternative to grafting.
Age is not a limit in itself. Implants can be placed once bone growth is complete, with no documented upper limit. Your surgeon assesses the condition of your jaws first.
According to Carra 2023, the risk of implant failure is multiplied by 3.76 in patients who do not follow a regular peri-implant maintenance programme[6]. Without this commitment, the restoration degrades regardless of the quality of the placement.
What are the contraindications for All-on-8?
All-on-8 is not recommended in cases of poorly controlled diabetes, active periodontitis, treatment with bisphosphonates or a history of radiotherapy to the jaws. According to the Leeds NHS, these situations increase the risk of late failure, as does insufficient hygiene[4].
Smoking is the contraindication that patients most often overlook. According to the Cambridge NHS, smokers have a significantly higher failure rate and are expected to stop smoking for at least six months before starting treatment[5].
Diabetes remains compatible with the procedure if it is well controlled. According to Carra 2023, good glycaemic control reduces the risk of peri-implantitis by more than six times in diabetic patients, compared with poor control[6].
Untreated periodontitis affects the long-term outcome. According to the Cambridge NHS, the success rate drops to 80-85% at seven years in patients with periodontal disease, compared with 80-95% at fifteen years in a healthy mouth[5].
Bruxism does not exclude you from the procedure. However, it increases the load on the restoration and must be compensated with a night guard worn every night.
How long do you need to stay in Turkey for an All-on-8?
An All-on-8 in Turkey requires two trips. Packages from Turkish clinics generally include 5 to 7 days on site for the implant placement and temporary bridge, and then a second trip of 3 to 5 days after osseointegration for the final bridge.
These seven days cover the preoperative assessment, surgery, placement of the temporary and two clinical check-ups before the return flight. A three-day package compresses one of these stages.
According to the Leeds NHS, the gum heals in one to two weeks and the sutures are removed within this period[4]. Plan either to have them removed on site on day six, or to see your dentist as soon as you return.
How does the stay unfold, day by day?
The typical programme for a first All-on-8 stay in Istanbul spans seven days, from airport transfer to receipt of the surgical report. Clinics adjust this schedule according to any extractions required and the possible use of bone grafting.
- Day 1: arrival in Istanbul, private transfer to the hotel, rest.
- Day 2: consultation, dental panoramic X-ray and 3D Cone Beam scan, blood tests, validation of the treatment plan and final quote.
- Day 3: surgery under local anaesthesia or sedation, placement of the eight implants, digital impressions.
- Day 4: placement of the temporary bridge, occlusion adjustment, dietary instructions.
- Day 5: rest, soft diet, pain and swelling management.
- Day 6: clinical check-up, verification or removal of sutures, adjustments to the temporary.
- Day 7: final check-up, receipt of the surgical report and implant card, return transfer.
This schedule assumes a mouth ready to receive implants. If extractions are needed, the Leeds NHS indicates that they are often performed 6 to 10 weeks before implant surgery, which adds a trip or a delay[4].
Do you need to make a second trip to Turkey?
Yes, an All-on-8 requires a second trip. According to the Leeds NHS, implants must integrate with the bone for two to six months before being fully loaded[4]. Therefore, the final bridge cannot be placed during the first trip, contrary to what some packages imply.
According to the Cambridge NHS, the total duration of an implant treatment generally reaches at least one year from initial assessment to placement of the final prosthesis[5]. The temporary bridge provides function and aesthetics throughout this interval.
Check exactly what the quote covers, as medical tourism packages in Turkey do not all have the same scope. The second flight, accommodation for the second stay and transfers are included in some packages and charged separately in others. The difference affects the total cost of treatment.
Good to know for your budget: Since the treatment requires two trips, most clinics offer split payment. You don’t pay the £4,800 to £7,200 all at once. You pay for the surgical phase during the first stay (about 70% of the bill), and the balance (30%) is only due 4 to 6 months later, when the final bridge is placed. A real financial relief.
What should you plan after an All-on-8, once back in the UK?
After an All-on-8, find a UK dentist willing to provide follow-up and schedule a professional check-up every three to six months. According to the Cambridge NHS, this maintenance determines the survival of the restoration, and prostheses wear over time until they need to be replaced[5].
According to Diaz 2022, peri-implantitis affects 19.53% of patients with implants and 12.53% of implants placed[7]. It is a major cause of late loss of an initially successful restoration.
The prognosis remains good in patients who maintain their follow-up. According to the Leeds NHS, about 90% of implants placed ten years ago are still in place and functional today[4].
Find this dentist before you leave. Some UK dentists refuse to take over the follow-up of a restoration placed abroad, and the issue is much harder to resolve once the implants are in place.
What peri-implant follow-up should you plan after the procedure?
Peri-implant follow-up relies on regular professional cleaning and rigorous daily hygiene. According to the Cambridge NHS, a visit to the dentist or hygienist every three to six months remains necessary long-term to monitor the implants and limit bacterial plaque[5].
According to Carra 2023, patients who follow a regular maintenance programme see their risk of peri-implant disease reduced by more than half compared with irregular patients[6].
Cleaning a full bridge requires more than a toothbrush. Access under the prosthetic intaglio, where plaque accumulates, requires specific tools to use daily without exception.
- A soft or electric toothbrush with a round head, for accessible surfaces.
- Calibrated interdental brushes, passed between each implant abutment.
- Superfloss, slid under the bridge along its entire length.
- A water flosser, as a complement and not a replacement for the previous two.
What happens if an implant fails once you are back in the UK?
In case of failure, the implant is removed and, depending on the cause, replaced after a healing period. According to the Leeds NHS, an implant may never bond to the bone, which is called early failure[4]. The replacement is done in the UK at your own expense, unless the Turkish clinic provides a written guarantee.
Clarify the guarantee before signing. Its duration, scope and coverage of the return trip vary from one clinic to another, and a guarantee that covers the implant without covering the prosthesis only solves part of the problem.
To ensure a possible replacement anywhere in the world, always request your International Implant Passport before leaving Turkey. This official document records the brand, reference and batch number of each of your 8 implants. Along with the post-operative panoramic X-ray, it allows any dentist in the UK to order the correct screwdriver key to work on your mouth.
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FAQ – Frequently asked questions
Is All-on-8 painful?
The procedure is not painful: it is performed under local anaesthesia or sedation. According to the Leeds NHS, the aftermath is managed with over-the-counter paracetamol or ibuprofen, and swelling peaks between 24 and 48 hours after surgery[4].
Can both jaws be treated during the same stay?
Yes, both jaws can be treated during the same stay, which brings the total to sixteen implants. The operating time is longer and the after-effects are more pronounced, but the number of trips remains the same. The price, however, doubles compared to treating a single jaw.
Can the All-on-8 bridge be removed for cleaning?
No, an All-on-8 bridge cannot be removed. According to the Leeds NHS, bridges screwed or cemented onto implants cannot be taken out for cleaning, unlike a removable prosthesis[4]. Only the practitioner can unscrew them during a check-up or repair.
What can you eat after the placement of an All-on-8?
A soft, lukewarm diet is required for the first few weeks, during osseointegration. Soups, purées, eggs, fish and compotes are suitable. Hard, crunchy or sticky foods wait until the final bridge is placed and the practitioner gives the go-ahead.
How long does it take to return to work?
Count the duration of the stay, then a few days of recovery after returning. According to the Leeds NHS, swelling and bruising peak between 24 and 48 hours after surgery, then subside[4]. The return to work depends on the job and is decided with your doctor.
Does the NHS or private insurance reimburse an All-on-8 in Turkey?
No. The NHS does not cover the implant itself, and planned treatments outside the European Union are only reimbursed in exceptional cases. Some private insurance policies offer an implantology allowance, sometimes applicable abroad: check your policy.
Does the All-on-8 bridge affect speech?
Speech discomfort is common in the first few days, as the tongue adapts to the volume of the bridge. It generally disappears within a few weeks. Reading aloud speeds up adaptation, and the practitioner can adjust the temporary if the discomfort persists.
Sources & References
- Del Fabbro M. et al., « Outcomes of Fixed Full-Arch Rehabilitations Supported by Tilted and Axially Placed Implants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis », Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants, 2022. Consult the source
- Messias A., Nicolau P., Guerra F., « Different Interventions for Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla with Implant-Supported Prostheses: An Overview of Systematic Reviews », Int J Prosthodont, 2021. Consult the source
- Gallardo Y.N.R. et al., « A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes on Patients Rehabilitated with Complete-Arch Fixed Implant-Supported Prostheses According to the Time of Loading », J Prosthodont, 2019. Consult the source
- The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, « Dental Implants: Information for patients », Leeds Dental Institute, ref. LN001941, 4th edition. Consult the source
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, « Dental implants in restorative dentistry ». Consult the source
- Carra M.C. et al., « Primordial and primary prevention of peri-implant diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis », J Clin Periodontol, 2023. Consult the source
- Diaz P. et al., « What is the prevalence of peri-implantitis? A systematic review and meta-analysis », BMC Oral Health, 2022. Consult the source
