Dental implants in Turkey: your questions answered

Mainly because running costs such as rent, wages and laboratory fees are lower. A good quote names the same international implant brands used in the UK. Read the cost guide.

There are well-run clinics in Turkey, but standards vary and problems are harder to deal with from home. UK advice is to talk to your own dentist first, check the clinic is approved on Health Türkiye, and get everything in writing. Read the safety guide.

Usually two. Implants are placed on the first trip, they heal for around four months, and your final teeth are fitted on the second trip. See the journey.

It depends on your plan. Ask for the number of days for each trip in writing before you book flights.

Implants are placed under local anaesthetic, so you shouldn't feel pain during the procedure. Some swelling and soreness for a few days afterwards is normal.

Usually not. The NHS says implants are usually only available privately, except in rare cases such as after mouth cancer or an accident.

A full arch of fixed teeth held by four implants. All-on-6 uses six. All-on-4® is a trademark of Nobel Biocare. Read the full-arch guide.

Dentures are cheaper and available on the NHS. Implants are fixed and don't slip, but need surgery and cost more. A denture that clips onto implants is a middle option. Compare them.

The implant brand, number of implants, abutments, temporary and final teeth, scans, any bone graft, hotel and transfers, the guarantee and your dentist's name. Use the quote checker.

Many will, especially if you have your implant details and X-rays. Some prefer not to repair work done abroad, so ask before you go. Read the aftercare guide.

With good care, many years. The Oral Health Foundation says there is no lifetime guarantee, and the teeth on top may need replacing before the implants.

A UK phrase for full sets of crowns or veneers done abroad. The main concern is healthy teeth being filed down. Implants are a different treatment. Read more.

There's no official ranking, and most 'best clinic' lists are written by clinics or agents. Use our 20-point checklist to judge clinics yourself.

Not with a British citizen passport, for visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Your passport must be valid for at least 150 days after arrival. Check GOV.UK before you travel.

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