What is the cost of a bone graft in Turkey?
The cost of a bone graft in Turkey ranges from £220 to £3,000 depending on the procedure, compared with £350 to £1,550 in the UK. The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic and takes 30 to 60 minutes as a day case, with no overnight stay. This all-inclusive price covers the grafting materials, aftercare and accommodation.
📊 Price table 2026
| Type of procedure | Price Turkey | Price UK |
|---|---|---|
| Sinus lift | £300 - £650 | £900 - £1,800 |
| Alveolar ridge augmentation (local graft) | £170 - £390 | £450 - £800 |
| Block bone graft | £430 - £780 | £1,200 - £2,200 |
| Regeneration membrane (optional) | £100 - £240 | £220 - £470 |
What is a bone graft?
The main prerequisite for safe, long-lasting dental implant placement is a sufficient volume of bone tissue. Once a tooth is lost, the alveolar ridge resorbs: re-entry studies measure 29 to 63% of width and 11 to 22% of height lost within six months[1].
The loss is fastest in the first three to six months, then continues more slowly[1]. If the bone volume is not sufficient to place a full dental implant, dentists at clinics in Turkey (Antalya, Marmaris, Fethiye, Istanbul) can carry out a procedure known as a bone graft.
Indications and contraindications for a bone graft
In modern dentistry, a bone graft in Turkey is performed if one of the following situations applies:
- preparation for dental implant placement when bone volume is insufficient (not enough bone height to anchor the planned implant);
- thinning of the bone caused by inflammatory processes or periodontal disease;
- jaw deformities caused by trauma;
- removal of a jaw tumour;
- failure of an existing dental implant;
- insufficient bone volume to allow correct fixation of a removable denture.
Contraindications include:
- acute inflammatory conditions at any site (including sinusitis, rhinitis and stomatitis);
- severe osteoporosis;
- cancerous disease, including blood cancers;
- blood clotting disorders;
- immune deficiency of any kind;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- serious chronic diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as chronic kidney and liver disease;
- unstable psychiatric disorders.
Benefits
In most patients, bone volume declines within the first few weeks after tooth loss. Timely bone grafting helps to:
- fix dental implants securely and reliably for future restorations;
- restore the natural appearance and function of the gum;
- eliminate the discomfort that occurs when chewing;
- restore even facial contours.
Read more: Cost of dental surgery in Turkey
Bone graft techniques
Dentists use three techniques to restore the necessary bone volume:
- sinus lift;
- bone block grafting;
- guided bone regeneration (GBR).
The sinus lift is only performed in the lateral sections of the upper jaw. This technique lifts the membrane lining the floor of the maxillary sinus and places the graft into the space created. Once the graft has integrated, the height of bone under the sinus becomes sufficient again to anchor the implant.
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A bone graft is carried out in two stages. First, the dentist takes a small fragment of bone from the chin area or from a specific section of the upper jaw.
This fragment is then inserted at the site where bone tissue is insufficient. The graft is fixed with screws and sealed with a special membrane. This technique can be used on any part of the jaw and can restore even a considerable bone deficit.
Where bone thinning is relatively mild, GBR is performed. The grafting material is inserted into the implant site and covered with a membrane that acts as a barrier and prevents soft tissue from colonising the site while bone forms. This procedure can be carried out at the same time as implant placement.
The choice of bone graft technique in Turkey is made by the clinician. The lateral and crestal approaches give equivalent implant survival rates: the choice is based on the indication, that is, the remaining bone height, and not on technical superiority[2].
How long is the gap between a bone graft and implant placement?
The classic two-stage protocol requires 9 to 12 months between the graft and loading of the crown. When the remaining bone height allows the implant to be placed at the same time as the graft, this gap falls to around 4 months of healing, measured in a series of 160 implants[3].
Materials for bone grafts
How well a bone graft takes depends heavily on the material used to correct the bone deficit. It may be:
- deproteinised bovine bone: the best documented material in sinus augmentation, with an implant survival rate of 96.8% at five years across 160 implants[3];
- bone from another human donor: the risk of failure is lower than in the first case, and it is incorporated faster;
- the patient’s own bone: taken from the patient, it does not trigger rejection, but it requires a second surgical site and partially resorbs;
- artificial bone graft: synthetic materials replicate the porous structure of bone, with no harvesting and no animal origin.
Complications
The extent of a bone graft depends on the procedure: alveolar ridge augmentation remains limited, whereas a bone block or a lateral-approach sinus augmentation is far more involved. Surgeons must use all their skill, and patients must follow the doctor’s instructions strictly.
Complications do occur and can be quantified: the sinus membrane is perforated in 30.6% of lateral-approach augmentations, without any reduction in implant survival[4]. The most common problems are:
- bleeding from the surgical site;
- wound dehiscence;
- suppuration;
- bone graft failure.
The possible signs of a failed procedure are:
- prolonged, intense pain that does not go away even after taking painkillers;
- numbness in the face;
- significant swelling that prevents you from opening your mouth (moderate swelling is a normal consequence in the first few days after the procedure);
- a high body temperature.
If you start to experience at least one of these symptoms, you need to contact your dentist as soon as possible. Following the post-operative instructions reduces this risk; it does not eliminate it.
Bone graft prices at clinics in Turkey
The cost of a pre-implant bone graft for a single tooth depends on the treatment method and the type of bone graft chosen. The exact price of the procedure is determined after the medical examination. The price ranges by type of procedure are shown in the table above.
A bone graft quote in Turkey usually itemises:
- a full medical examination including a 3D CT scan and optical impressions (if needed);
- cleaning of the oral cavity to minimise complications;
- high-quality local anaesthetic
- general anaesthetic or medical sedation (depending on the patient’s preference);
- affordable all-inclusive prices.
The quote depends on the remaining bone height, the type of graft and the number of sites to be treated: three factors that only a three-dimensional radiological examination can establish.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a dental bone graft in Turkey?
In Turkey, a dental bone graft ranges from £220 to £3,000 depending on the procedure, compared with £350 to £1,550 in the UK. Alveolar ridge augmentation costs £170 - £390, a sinus lift £300 - £650. The other comparable destination is Hungary.
What is the success rate of a dental bone graft?
The published data relate to the survival of implants placed after sinus augmentation: from 94.1% to 100% depending on the study, across 519 treated sites[5]. None of these studies was conducted in Turkey, and no published figure applies to any particular clinic.
What is the difference between a sinus lift and a block bone graft?
A sinus lift adds bone height under the maxillary sinus, so only at the back of the upper jaw. A block graft supplies a fragment of bone taken from elsewhere and can be placed on any part of the jaw, whether for height or width.
What is guided bone regeneration (GBR)?
GBR fills the defect with a granular material and then covers it with a membrane, which prevents soft tissue from invading the site while bone forms. It is used for limited bone loss and can accompany implant placement.
Is grafting material always necessary?
Not always. A review of five trials concluded that crestal sinus augmentation can be performed without a graft, with implant survival equivalent at three and five years[6]. This does not apply to the lateral approach.
Is a dental bone graft covered by the NHS?
NHS dental care only covers the treatments that fall within the bands of NHS treatment. Implantology and pre-implant bone grafting are not routinely provided on the NHS: the cost is usually met by the patient. Whether you have any cover in your situation depends on your policy; check with your NHS dentist or private insurer.
How many trips to Turkey should I plan for?
When the implant is placed at the same time as the graft, a single surgical trip is enough. Otherwise a second is needed, after the graft has healed: medical tourism in Turkey is then planned over two trips.
Sources & References
- Tan WL, Wong TLT, Wong MCM, Lang NP. A systematic review of post-extractional alveolar hard and soft tissue dimensional changes in humans. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2012. Consult the source
- Shah D, Chauhan C, Shah R. Survival rate of dental implant placed using various maxillary sinus floor elevation techniques: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2022. Consult the source
- Valentini P, Zadeh HH, Jungo S, Mangion JP, Bianca G, Ferrandi JM. Shortened treatment time for maxillary sinus grafting with simultaneous implant placement: retrospective analysis with 10-year follow-up. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2022. Consult the source
- Díaz-Olivares LA, Cortés-Bretón Brinkmann J, Martínez-Rodríguez N, et coll. Management of Schneiderian membrane perforations during maxillary sinus floor augmentation with lateral approach in relation to subsequent implant survival rates: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Implant Dent. 2021. Consult the source
- Cobo-Vázquez CM, García-Rodríguez S, Colmenares-Otero ME, et coll. Clinical and radiographic evaluation for two crestal sinus lift techniques: osteotome versus osseodensification. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Implant Dent. 2025. Consult the source
- Tent AP, Țig IA, Bran S, Zlotu A, Mester A, Onisor F. Long-term effects of sinus floor elevation with and without bone graft: a systematic analysis of randomized clinical trials. Medicina (Kaunas). 2025. Consult the source
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