All-on-6 dental implants in Turkey

Through our partner clinics an All-on-6 arch starts from €5,400, a little more than All-on-4 because of the two extra implants. That covers the six implants, the surgery and a temporary bridge, with the permanent bridge fitted after healing. In the UK the finished arch runs roughly £12,000 to £25,000 and in the US $15,000 to $25,000 for an acrylic bridge, more for zirconia. As with any full-arch quote, the figure that matters is the one that includes the permanent bridge, so ask what is and is not in the price.

It replaces a full arch of teeth on six implants instead of four, with a fixed bridge of 10 to 14 teeth attached to them. The extra two implants spread the biting load across more anchor points, which can suit a jaw that has enough bone to place them. Like All-on-4, the bridge is fixed and not removable, and it replaces a whole jaw rather than individual teeth.

Not automatically, and any clinic that says so is selling a tier rather than reading your jaw. Six implants spread the load across more points and can be the right choice where there is enough bone. But All-on-4 is specifically designed to work with less bone and often avoid a graft, so for some jaws four is the better, less invasive answer. The correct number is a clinical decision based on your bone volume and quality, not an upgrade you pick from a menu. A good surgeon recommends what your jaw needs.

Generally yes. Placing six implants needs enough healthy bone in the right positions, whereas All-on-4 is designed to make the most of limited bone by angling the rear implants. If your bone is reduced, choosing All-on-6 may mean a bone graft first that All-on-4 would have avoided. That trade-off, more implants versus more surgery, is exactly what your assessment is for.

Full-arch implants have a strong long-term record. In a study of 561 patients followed up to 17 years, cumulative implant survival was 97.4% in the upper jaw and 98.9% in the lower jaw. The same two honest points apply as for any full arch: the upper jaw carried a higher risk of failure, and the bridge on top is a separate component expected to be renewed over the years even when the implants are fine.

Yes, measurably. In that long-term study implant survival was 97.9% in smokers versus 99.2% in non-smokers. Over a full-arch reconstruction you intend to keep for decades, that gap is worth taking seriously, and it is why surgeons ask you to stop before and after surgery.

Someone missing most or all teeth in a jaw, or with failing teeth needing extraction, who has enough bone to support six implants, or is willing to have a graft to create it. Good general health, healthy healing and being a non-smoker (or willing to stop) all matter. If your bone is limited and you would rather avoid grafting, your surgeon may recommend All-on-4 instead, and that is a sound answer rather than a lesser one.

It is a routine, well-documented full-arch procedure with high implant survival. The risks are those of any implant surgery: swelling and bruising for a week, minor bleeding on the first day, and rarely infection or temporary numbness of the lip or chin. Implant failure is uncommon and linked to smoking, poor bone and infection rather than to the number of implants. Patient selection matters more than the technique label.

Usually about a week for the surgical stage: the six implants are placed, a temporary fixed bridge goes on, and you fly home to heal. The permanent bridge is fitted after 3 to 6 months of osseointegration, which means a second trip or arranging that final stage closer to home. Settle which before you book, because it changes the total cost and effort.

Typically the six implants, the surgery, a temporary bridge, and often hotel, transfers and interpreting. Pin down in writing whether the permanent bridge and its material are included or billed later, and whether the second visit to fit it is part of the price. Those are the biggest hidden costs in any full-arch treatment, All-on-4 or All-on-6.

Swelling and bruising around the jaw and cheeks, peaking around day three and settling within a week; minor bleeding in the first 24 hours; manageable pain; and, less often, infection if hygiene instructions are not followed. Rare risks include temporary numbness of the lip or chin and implant failure, the latter tied to smoking, poor bone and infection.

Compare the finished result, not the headline. Does the quote include the permanent bridge as well as the six implants, in which material, and the fitting visit? One arch or two? A clinic quoting only the implants and a temporary bridge looks cheaper than one quoting the fitted arch while delivering less. And be clear whether you are comparing an All-on-6 quote with another All-on-6, not with an All-on-4.

Lower cost of living, lower salaries and a favourable exchange rate, the same reasons across Turkish medical travel, not a discount on the implant brand or the surgeon's training. A very low quote usually cuts the permanent bridge material or the second-stage visit, so read what is included rather than the headline figure.

Mainly deep vein thrombosis from sitting still, as with any surgery followed by a flight. Stay hydrated, move and walk the cabin, and follow your surgeon's advice. The flight does not threaten the implants once the surgical site is stable, but do not travel before your surgeon confirms it is safe.

Send recent dental X-rays or a CT scan and a brief history. An independent partner surgeon reviews your bone and proposes a plan and price, including whether six implants or four actually suit your jaw. Treat the remote review as a screening step: your bone is properly assessed in person, and the plan can change after that examination.

Either book directly with an accredited clinic or work through a medical travel coordinator that is clear about what it is. Istanbul European Clinic Medical Travel Services is a coordination company: we arrange travel, accommodation, transfers and interpreting and introduce you to independent partner dentists who assess your case and carry clinical responsibility for it. We do not perform treatment and we do not employ the dentists. Whichever route you take, agree the plan for your permanent bridge before you fly.