Why Turkey for All-on-6, and why not
Cost and waiting times are the reasons most people look abroad. They are real. So are the downsides of being about 1,800 miles from the dentist who did the work.
Medically reviewed by Dt. Hüseyin Yavuz Özbek, implant surgeon · Updated October 2026People choose Turkey for All-on-6 mainly because full-arch implants are rarely available on the NHS and are expensive privately, and because treatment can start quickly. The downsides are real: aftercare and repairs are harder from a distance, you travel twice after surgery, and standards vary between clinics. UK government advice is to talk to your UK dentist first and do your own research.
Why people go
The Oral Health Foundation lists the usual reasons: lower advertised prices, shorter waiting times and combining treatment with a holiday. For All-on-6, add one more: in the UK the treatment is almost always private.
- Cost. The NHS says implants are usually only available privately. Full-arch treatment is one of the most expensive things a UK dentist does, which is why so many people compare prices abroad. For figures, see allon6cost.co.uk.
- Speed. Treatment can usually start within weeks of sending an X-ray, once your plan is agreed.
- Everything in one place. Scan, surgery, laboratory and fitting under one roof, with hotel and transfers arranged.
- Checkable licensing. GOV.UK points to the Turkish Ministry of Health's list of approved providers on the Health Türkiye portal.
Why you might not
- Distance from aftercare. If something goes wrong after you get home, the Oral Health Foundation warns that correcting it can be expensive, and follow-up care can be harder to arrange.
- Travelling after surgery. Two trips, with swelling, a new bite and a softer diet, are tiring. That matters more if you have mobility or health problems.
- Standards vary. GOV.UK says the standard of medical facilities varies widely between and within countries, and that private companies have a financial interest in booking your treatment.
- Different expectations. The Oral Health Foundation notes differences between countries in how much natural tooth is removed and how willing dentists are to extract teeth rather than save them.
- Recourse. Complaining to a clinic in another country, under another legal system, is harder than complaining at home.
The government's advice, in plain words
The UK government's travel advice for Turkey is clear: discuss your plans with your UK doctor or dentist before going ahead, and do your own research, because a company selling treatment shouldn't be your only source of information. That includes this site: we are a clinic, and we benefit if you choose us.
GOV.UK reports that some British nationals have had complications after medical, surgical or dental procedures in Turkey and needed further treatment, and that 7 died in 2025 following medical procedures. Its advice is to choose on quality, and the NHS says the same: base the decision on the care, not on how appealing the destination is.
A fair way to decide
- Get a UK opinion. Even one consultation tells you whether you need full-arch treatment at all, and what a UK dentist would charge.
- Get a written plan from abroad. Number of implants, brand, what's included, the dates.
- Compare the whole picture, not just the headline price: flights, time off, aftercare and what happens if something goes wrong.
- Check the clinic using our clinic checklist.
- Take your time. A good clinic won't rush you.
If you're still unsure whether All-on-6 is right for you at all, that's a treatment question: start with allon6implant.co.uk, or compare four and six implants on fullarchturkey.com.
Common questions
Why is All-on-6 cheaper in Turkey?
Mostly lower running costs: staff, rent and laboratory fees. A lower price doesn't by itself mean lower quality, or higher. Compare like with like. Our sister site allon6cost.co.uk explains what a fair comparison looks like.
Can I get All-on-6 on the NHS?
Rarely. According to the NHS, implants are mostly a private treatment; exceptions include some people who cannot wear dentures, for example after mouth cancer or an accident.
Is Turkey safe for dental treatment?
It depends on the clinic, as it does anywhere. The UK government notes that standards of medical facilities vary widely, advises talking to your UK dentist first, and points to the Ministry of Health's list of approved providers on Health Türkiye.
Who should not go abroad for All-on-6?
Anyone who can't manage two trips, has health problems that need close follow-up, or feels pressured. If you'd struggle to get back to the clinic, treatment closer to home may suit you better.
Sources
- Oral Health Foundation — Going abroad for dental treatment (reasons, risks, questions)
- GOV.UK — Turkey travel advice: health (medical tourism)
- NHS — Dental treatments (implants usually only available privately)
- NHS — Treatment abroad checklist
- Health Türkiye — Turkish Ministry of Health portal
Checked October 2026. Where we give our own view as a clinic, we say so.
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