All-on-4 in Turkey costs £3,500–£7,000 per arch versus £15,000–£25,000 in the UK. The complete guide for British patients — what the procedure involves, implant brands, and what to verify before booking.
All-on-4 dental implants — a full-arch fixed prosthesis supported by four implants — are among the most significant and life-changing treatments available in dental tourism. For patients with failing teeth, severe bone loss, or complete edentulism, the cost in the UK (£15,000–£25,000 per arch) places it out of reach for many. Turkey offers the same procedure, with the same mainstream implant brands, from £3,500 to £7,000 per arch. This guide covers everything UK patients need to know.
All-on-4 (also called full-arch implant rehabilitation or same-day teeth) is a technique developed by Nobel Biocare in which four dental implants are placed in a jaw and a full-arch provisional prosthesis (a set of 10–14 teeth) is fitted on the same day as surgery. The two posterior implants are placed at an angle (typically 30–45°) to avoid the maxillary sinus (upper jaw) or mental foramen (lower jaw) and to engage denser bone. This avoids the need for bone grafting in most cases.
After a healing period of typically 4–6 months (osseointegration), a permanent prosthesis — usually a full-arch monolithic zirconia bridge — replaces the temporary one. Some patients complete both stages in one extended trip; most return for Stage 2.
A single-arch All-on-4 (4 implants + full-arch provisional + final zirconia bridge) costs between £3,500 and £7,000 at reputable Turkish implant centres, depending on the implant brand. The equivalent in UK private practice is £15,000–£22,000 per arch. Dual-arch (upper and lower) costs £7,000–£13,000 in Turkey versus £28,000–£40,000 in the UK.
All-on-6 (six implants per arch) is recommended when bone density is lower or the anatomy requires better load distribution. It costs £4,500–£8,500 per arch in Turkey.
The implant brand matters enormously — it determines long-term outcomes, spare-parts availability, and your UK dentist's ability to service the work. Ask the clinic to confirm in writing the exact brand and model:
Avoid any clinic that describes its implants as "imported European brand" or "titanium grade IV" without naming the brand. You are entitled to the exact brand name, model number, and batch/lot number on your discharge certificate.
Not every patient is a candidate. All-on-4 requires sufficient bone volume at the implant sites — a CBCT scan (3D X-ray) is essential to assess bone density and anatomy before planning. If bone grafting is required, the timeline extends significantly. Some Turkish clinics perform bone grafting and implants in the same session; others require grafting first (with a 6–9 month healing period). Get the CBCT assessment done — either via a UK dental radiologist (who can send the DICOM files to the clinic) or at the clinic on arrival.
Stage 1 trip (7–10 days): CBCT and assessment (day 1), implant surgery under local anaesthesia or sedation (day 2–3), fitting of provisional arch (same day), healing and monitoring (days 4–7), departure. Healing period: 4–6 months at home — your provisional teeth are functional but not the final result. During this period, report any loosening or pain to the clinic immediately. Stage 2 trip (3–5 days): final zirconia bridge fitting, adjustments, departure.
All-on-4 requires professional maintenance: cleaning underneath the arch (bridge flossing, water flosser), and annual check-ups including implant stability tests and X-rays. Most UK dentists and implantologists can provide maintenance for All-on-4 regardless of where the implants were placed, provided the implant brand is known and documented. This is why the brand and model number matter so much.
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