The two trips, day by day
Most UK patients have All-on-6 in Turkey over two visits, a few months apart. Here is what usually happens on each one, and what you do at home in between.
Medically reviewed by Dt. Hüseyin Yavuz Özbek, implant surgeon · Updated October 2026All-on-6 abroad usually takes two trips. On the first, you have a 3D scan, the six implants are placed and fixed temporary teeth are fitted. You then go home while the implants heal, usually for around four months. On the second trip, the final teeth are made, tried in and screwed in place.
At a glance
- 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.
Before the first trip: at home
Nothing should be booked until you have a plan on paper. A good clinic will ask for:
- A recent dental X-ray (a panoramic "OPG" is ideal), or photos if you don't have one yet
- Your medical history, the medicines you take and whether you smoke
- What bothers you about your teeth now, and what you hope for
In return you should get a written plan: how many implants in each jaw, the implant brand, what's included, and a draft schedule. The Oral Health Foundation and the General Dental Council both recommend talking it through with your own UK dentist too. See before you travel for the full list.
Trip one: implants and temporary teeth
A typical first visit looks like this. Your own schedule depends on your scan.
| Day | What usually happens |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Met at Antalya airport and taken to your hotel. Rest, eat well and drink plenty of water. |
| Scan and plan | Examination, 3D scan and a conversation with the dentist. The plan, implant brand and price are confirmed in writing. This is the moment to ask anything. |
| Surgery | Any remaining teeth are removed and the six implants placed, under local anaesthetic. Expect swelling and tiredness afterwards. |
| Temporary teeth | Fixed temporary teeth are fitted, usually within a day or two, and the bite is checked. |
| Check and home | A final check, written aftercare advice, any medicines, and copies of your scans. Then the flight home. |
With Precious Dental: the package includes 4 hotel nights on this visit, plus airport and clinic transfers. Flights are not included. Every full-arch case is planned from a 3D scan, and we tell you in writing how many implants, which brand and why.
Between the trips: healing at home
The implants need time to bond with the jawbone. According to the Oral Health Foundation, this bonding period is often around four months. While you wait:
- Eat softer food as advised. Temporary teeth aren't built for crusty bread or nuts.
- Keep it clean. Follow the cleaning routine you were shown, every day.
- Stay in touch. Send photos or questions to your coordinator if something feels wrong. Don't wait for the second trip.
- Register with a UK dentist if you haven't already. See aftercare back in the UK.
Eating and cleaning in the healing months are explained in detail on our sister guide, allon6implant.co.uk.
Trip two: your final teeth
| Day | What usually happens |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Transfer to your hotel. |
| Check | The implants and gums are checked and an X-ray taken. Then a scan or impression for the final teeth. |
| Try-in | You see the shape, colour and bite before the teeth are finished. Speak up now if something isn't right. |
| Fit | The final teeth are screwed onto the implants and adjusted. |
| Review and home | A last check, your implant passport and cleaning instructions for the final teeth. |
With Precious Dental this visit includes 5 hotel nights. Allow for the possibility that adjustments take a little longer; the NHS advises staying long enough to recover before travelling home.
Things that can change the timing
- Bone grafts or a sinus lift, if your scan shows you need them. These can add healing time.
- Gum disease or infection that needs treating first.
- Health conditions such as diabetes, or medicines that affect bone or healing.
- How you heal. Everyone is different, which is why a schedule is a plan, not a promise.
If a clinic is vague about any of this, or pushes you to book flights before you've seen a plan, treat it as a warning sign. The NHS lists "pressure to make a quick decision" as one.
Common questions
Can All-on-6 be done in one trip?
The implants and fixed temporary teeth are usually fitted on the first trip, so you go home with teeth. The final teeth are made once the implants have healed, which is why a second trip is normally needed.
How long is each trip?
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 sets out your own dates before you book flights.
Will I have teeth between the two trips?
Usually, yes: fixed temporary teeth are fitted after the implants are placed, where your surgeon judges it safe. They are lighter and simpler than the final teeth and need a softer diet while you heal.
Can I go back to work after the first trip?
Many people feel able to after a few days, but swelling and tiredness vary. Ask your surgeon what to expect for your own treatment, and leave some slack in your diary.
What if I need extra treatment, such as a bone graft?
Your scan shows whether you need it. It should be in your written plan before you travel, along with any effect on the timing.
Sources
- Oral Health Foundation — Dental implants (stages, healing usually around four months, same-day teeth in some cases)
- NHS — Treatment abroad checklist (stay long enough to recover before travelling home)
- General Dental Council — Going abroad for dental treatment
Checked October 2026. Where we give our own view as a clinic, we say so.
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