All-on-6 in Turkey: what the trip really involves.
Two trips, a few months apart, and a lot of small decisions in between. This guide walks you through each one, including the reasons not to go.
Medically reviewed by Dt. Hüseyin Yavuz Özbek, implant surgeon
- Destination
- AntalyaTurkey's Mediterranean coast
- Trips
- TwoImplants, then final teeth
- In between
- About 4 monthsHealing at home
- Hotel nights with us
- 4 + 5Transfers included, flights not
- Visa
- Usually noneBritish citizen passport, see entry rules
Two trips, one plan, care for life.
All-on-6 means a full arch of fixed teeth held by six implants. Having it done abroad splits the treatment into two visits, with healing at home in between.
- At home
Plan on paper
Send a recent X-ray. Get a written plan, the implant brand and the dates before you book a flight.
- Trip one
Implants and temporary teeth
3D scan, the six implants placed, fixed temporary teeth fitted. With us: 4 hotel nights.
- At home
Healing
The implants bond with the bone, usually over around four months.
- Trip two
Your final teeth
Implants checked, final teeth made, fitted and adjusted. With us: 5 hotel nights.
- For life
Care in the UK
Daily cleaning and regular check-ups with a UK dentist, using your implant passport.
- ArriveMet at Antalya airport and driven to your hotel. Rest.
- Scan and planExamination and 3D scan. The dentist confirms the plan, implant brand and price in writing.
- SurgeryAny remaining teeth removed and the six implants placed, under local anaesthetic.
- Temporary teethFixed temporary teeth fitted and the bite checked.
- Check and flyFinal check, written aftercare advice and copies of your scans. Then home.
- ArriveTransfer to your hotel.
- CheckThe implants and gums are checked, then scanned for your final teeth.
- Try-inYou see and test the shape, colour and bite before the teeth are finished.
- FitThe final teeth are screwed in place and adjusted.
- Review and flyA last check, your implant passport, and cleaning instructions. Then home.
A typical schedule, not a promise. Your own days depend on your scan and are set out in your written plan. Read the two trips in detail.
The honest case for and against.
Most people look at Turkey because of cost and waiting times. Being far from your dentist has real downsides too.
Reasons people go
- Full-arch implants are rarely available on the NHS, so most UK patients pay privately
- Treatment can usually start within weeks, not months
- An English-speaking team plans the whole trip, including hotel and transfers
- You can check a Turkish clinic's licence on the Ministry of Health's Health Türkiye portal
Reasons to think twice
- If something goes wrong at home, getting it fixed can be harder and cost more
- Two long trips after surgery, with an airline, a hotel and a new mouth to manage
- Standards vary between clinics, in Turkey as in any country
- You'll still need a UK dentist for check-ups, for the rest of your life
Six things to check about any clinic.
You can do all of this from home, before paying a deposit.
- Licence: licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health
- Dentist: name, qualification and registration of who treats you
- Plan: written, itemised, with the number of implants per jaw
- Brand: the implant brand and system, by name
- Records: an implant passport and copies of your scans
- Guarantee: in writing, including who pays for travel
Guides for each step.
Before you travel
Your X-ray, medicines, insurance, passport and being fit to fly.
Read →All-on-6 in Antalya
Why Antalya, where the clinic is, and getting there from the UK.
Read →Where you stay
Hotel nights, transfers and what to bring for recovery days.
Read →Questions to ask
Twenty questions to put to any clinic, and the answers to expect.
Read →Aftercare in the UK
Finding a UK dentist and what they need from your clinic.
Read →If something goes wrong
Guarantees, return trips and where to get help.
Read →Longer answers for the journey.
Timing the trips, getting fit to fly, life between the visits and looking after your teeth from home.
The whole journey, step by step
Every stage from the first message to check-ups for life, with typical timings.
Read →How long between the trips?
What sets the healing gap, and why the upper jaw often takes longer.
Read →Is All-on-6 in Turkey safe?
What GOV.UK, the NHS and the GDC say, and what reduces the risks.
Read →Health checks before surgery
Blood pressure, blood sugar, blood thinners and osteoporosis medicines.
Read →The first nights after surgery
Swelling, sleeping, food and medicines in your hotel room.
Read →Helping a parent plan it
For sons and daughters organising treatment for a mum or dad.
Read →
A clinic, saying so openly.
This guide is published by Precious Dental, a dental clinic in Antalya licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health. We treat UK patients and benefit if you choose us. We don't rank other clinics; our own clinic is our recommendation, and we label it as ours. We'll also tell you when staying in the UK may suit you better.
Every page is medically reviewed by Dt. Hüseyin Yavuz Özbek, an implant surgeon who graduated from Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Dentistry in 2019 (Turkish Dental Association no. 49105).
Why Precious Dental is our top pick →
About this guide and how we keep it fair →
About the treatment and the cost.
This site is about the trip. Two sister guides cover the rest.
The treatment explained
What All-on-6 is, who it suits, recovery, eating and cleaning. On allon6implant.co.uk.
Visit →What it costs
UK and Turkey prices compared, what a quote should include, and hidden extras. On allon6cost.co.uk.
Visit →Four or six implants?
How the two approaches differ and why your bone decides. On fullarchturkey.com.
Visit →Common questions about All-on-6 in Turkey
How many trips to Turkey does All-on-6 take?
Usually two. On the first trip the six implants are placed and fixed temporary teeth fitted. After around four months of healing at home, a second trip fits the final teeth.
How long do I need to stay in Turkey?
It depends on your plan. With Precious Dental the package includes 4 hotel nights on the first implant visit and 5 on the second. Your written plan gives your own dates before you book flights.
Is it safe to have All-on-6 in Turkey?
It can be, but standards vary between clinics. The UK government advises discussing plans with your UK dentist first and doing your own research. Check the clinic is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health and that you get a written plan.
Do I need a visa for dental treatment in Turkey?
British citizen passport holders can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism or business. GOV.UK says to check the visa rules if you are entering for medical purposes, so check with the Turkish Embassy for your own trip.
What happens if something goes wrong when I'm home?
Ask before you book. A clear guarantee, who pays for return travel, and how the clinic works with your UK dentist all matter. See our page on what to do if something goes wrong.
Thinking about the trip?
Tell us where you're flying from and what you'd like done. A patient coordinator replies in plain English, and will say so honestly if travelling isn't the right step for you.