If you need dental implants and are looking for a clinic that meets the criteria you have in mind, we have prepared an article for you with information that will help you decide without having to surf the internet any further.
Nowadays, dental implants are performed in numerous clinics and hospitals across various countries. However, your primary goal should be to ensure that experts perform the highly sensitive dental implant application and that the used dental implants are of high quality. Before making your decision, know that these two factors are crucial and refuse to compromise. Otherwise, you might encounter additional dental and oral health issues.
The second factor that will affect your decision is the cost of the dental implant. Different countries have different prices for a dental implant of the same quality. Therefore, you will need to do research to find a clinic that fits the budget you have allocated for dental implants.
The cost of dental implant application is not only limited to the implant price. Dental implant application covers a process that includes the price of dental implants, the healing period during dental implantation, and post-implant controls. If you will have dental implants in a clinic that is not close to your home, transportation and accommodation costs will also be added to these costs.
Here, we have thought about this whole process and the cost for you, and we have researched the places and clinics that meet the above criteria. Getting a dental implant in Turkey has turned out to be the most suitable option.
Let us share with you the results of our research, namely why it is very advantageous to get dental implants in Turkey. In the following paragraphs, you will find information to help you make a decision and answers to all the questions you have in mind.
What criteria will influence your decision to get a dental implant?
As is known, dental implant application requires a very delicate procedure and a comfortable healing process. Therefore, when you decide to get a dental implant, you will need to consider the following criteria. These criteria are:
Safety:
- Dental implants performed by specialized dentists
- Quality material of the dental implant
Cost-effective and comfortable:
- The price of the dental implant and the total cost being reasonable
- The comfort of the dental implant procedure and recovery process
We compared these criteria with the practices in various countries and found that dental implants are more appropriate in Turkey. Now let us explain the reasons for these.
Safety:
The dental implant should be performed by specialist dentists.
As is known, not every dentist performs dental implant procedures. The dentist performing the dental implant must have received adequate training and possess experience in this field.
The process and quality of dental education in Turkey:
Dentistry in Turkey lasts a total of 6 years, including 1 year of preparatory class. This period includes the internships conducted every year. After graduating from university, a separate training process begins for the specialization field. Dentists who will receive specialization training must first pass the foreign language exam.
Those who pass this exam are subjected to another exam related to dentistry in order to receive specialization training. After passing this exam as well, they begin their specialization training. For example, a dentist who will specialize in dental implants undergoes an additional 3 to 6 years of training. As a result, a dentist who will perform implants in Turkey receives a minimum of 10 years of quality education in the field of oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery.
Specialized dentists in Turkey:
During specialty training after dental education in universities, dentists gain practical experience in various clinics and dental hospitals. There are hundreds of dentists in Turkey who have many years of experience in maxillofacial surgery and dental implant applications after specialty training. Therefore, Turkey is one of the places where you can be comfortable with the first of the safety concerns, "dental implant by a specialist".
Trusted clinics in Turkey:
Dental clinics in Turkey are very safe. You can trust dental clinics in Turkey without hesitation in terms of the specialists they employ, the quality of the materials they use in dental treatment, and the care of the treatment and post-treatment recovery process. It is a distinct advantage that the safety protocols in dental clinics in Turkey are at a higher level than the safety protocols in many countries.
Inspection of dental clinics in Turkey:
The inspections of dental clinics and dentists in Turkey are continuously conducted by the Ministry of Health. During the inspections, the certifications of specialist dentists and whether the clinics comply with sterilization and hygiene standards are also checked.
The popularity of dental implant procedures in Turkey:
The extensive experience of dentists in Turkey with dental implant procedures has made dental implants popular in the country. Both those coming from abroad and those within Turkey are getting dental implants with peace of mind, entrusting themselves to skilled hands.
Certificates and accreditation:
Certificates of a specialist in oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery:
- A specialist physician in the field of oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery must have the following certificates:
- Oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery specialty training
- Dental implant certificate:
- Certificate in orthognathic surgery:
- Certificate in trauma surgery
- Sedation and anesthesia certificate
- Certificate in radiology and imaging
- Laser dentistry certificate
- Aesthetic surgery training
- Preferably international certificates, ITI (International Team for Implantology) certification or AAOMS (American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, etc.)
Dental clinic certificates and accreditation:
The dental and maxillofacial surgery clinic in Turkey should have the following certificates, licenses, permits, and accreditations to fulfill its functions and ensure patient safety:
- Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health clinical license
- Hygiene and sterilization certificate
- Sedation and anesthesia permits
- Medical device certificate
- Patient safety and radiation certification
- Patient rights and ethics certificates
- Quality management system certificates (ISO 9001, ISO 13485)
- Service qualification certificate issued by the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE)
- International accreditation certificates (JCI, Joint Commission International, etc.)
- Health tourism authorization certificate
- Environmental and waste management certificates
Does our clinic meet the safety requirements for dental implant application?
Yes, our clinic is completely safe with its specialist doctors in oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery, expert technicians, nurses, treatment process care team, qualification and international accreditation certificates, and devices to perform all kinds of operations.
The quality of the material of the dental implant:
In our clinic, dental implants made with both international and local production have international quality certificates. Our clinic is equipped with the latest technology to ensure that patients receive high-quality dental care and employs skilled, experienced dentists.
Our dentists are highly trained in the latest advanced techniques. The dental implant brands used are those that meet international standards. Our clinic generally uses high-quality materials, including zirconium, porcelain, and composite materials, for crowns and veneers.
Our clinic never compromises on the quality of dental implants. Among the crown and dental implant brands used in our clinic are the following:
- Straumann (Switzerland)
- Nobel Biocare (Sweden)
- Ivoclar vivadent (Switzerland)
- 3M ESPE (US)
- VITA (Germany)
- NEODENT
- naxis (Germany)
- Dental Direkt (Germany)
- MEDENTİKA (Germany)
- OSSTEM Implant (South korea)
- Astra Tech İmplant (Sweden)
- Hiossen (US)
The cost-effectiveness of dental implants and the comfort of the procedure and recovery process:
The cost-effectiveness of dental implants:
Dental implants' unit cost, the quantity required, and the cost of additional operations and treatments are only a portion of the overall cost. The location of the therapy and if lodging and transportation are required are other factors that impact the cost. Considering the entire cost, it is evident that receiving dental implants in Turkey is far more cost-effective than in other nations. Let's start by contrasting the costs of dental implants and a few other dental procedures:
Single Dental Implant Price Range:
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COUNTRY |
Single Dental Implant Price Range |
|
USA |
$2,500 - $5,000 |
|
UK |
£2,500 - £3,300 |
|
Germany |
£2,700 - £3,000 |
|
Turkey |
$400 - $1,200 |
All on 4 Dental Implants:
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COUNTRY |
|
|
USA |
$20,000 - $30,000 |
|
UK |
£13,000 - £16,000 |
|
Germany |
€15,000 - €20,000 |
|
Turkey |
$4,000 - $8,000 |
Average Cost per Zirconia Crown:
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COUNTRY |
Average Cost per Zirconia Crown |
|
USA |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
UK |
£600 - £800 |
|
Germany |
€600 - €800 |
|
Turkey |
£140 - £230 |
Average Cost of Bone Grafting:
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COUNTRY |
Average Cost of Bone Grafting |
|
USA |
$2,500 - $5,000 |
|
UK |
£2,000 - £3,500 |
|
Germany |
€1,600 - €6,000 |
|
Turkey |
$250 - $750 |
Average Sinüs Lifting (if required):
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COUNTRY |
Average Sinüs Lifting (if required) |
|
USA |
$1.500 - $5.000 |
|
UK |
£1.500 - £3.000 |
|
Germany |
€1.500 - €3.000 |
|
Turkey |
$150 - $350 |
Full Mouth Dental Implants Package:
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COUNTRY |
Full Mouth Dental Implants Package |
|
USA |
$45.000 - $80.000 |
|
UK |
£35.000 - £65.000 |
|
Germany |
€40.000 - €70.000 |
|
Turkey |
$8.000 - $15.000 |
Prices are average, and you can contact our clinic to find out the prices applied by our clinic.
Why is getting a dental implant in Turkey cheap?
Most patients think that a low-priced implant is of low quality as well. However, the situation in Turkey is quite the opposite. The first reason for the low price of dental implants in Turkey is related to the exchange rate. So, because foreign currency is more valuable against the Turkish Lira, the price of the implant is very cheap and attractive for patients coming from outside Turkey.
The second reason is that the Turkish government has made high-quality dental care more economical for international patients by implementing policies and incentives to promote medical and dental tourism.
Patients coming from outside Turkey will have an average profit of 60% to 75% compared to their home countries in the total cost they will spend for flight, accommodation, and treatment in the clinic.
Procedure and process of getting dental implants in Turkey:
The procedure for dental implants in Turkey consists of stages.
Preliminary examination:
Patients who come to our clinic are first subjected to a preliminary oral and dental examination. The preliminary examination includes a physical intraoral examination by a specialist dentist and various radiological imaging methods. Then, the patient's medical history is taken. It is determined whether the patient has any chronic illnesses and whether these chronic illnesses are under control if they exist.
If, as a result of various examination methods, it is decided that the patient is suitable for dental implant application, dates are set for the treatment process to continue the dental implant procedure.
Implant placement:
Our experienced specialist dentist begins the procedure by administering local anesthesia to the patient to place the implant or implants. Our dentist makes a small incision in the gum to expose the jawbone and then creates a socket in the jawbone to place the implant. Then, the implant is securely placed into the jawbone, and the gums are stitched closed.
The healing process:
A waiting period begins for the implant or implants to fuse with the jawbone. This depends on the patient's general state of health and the condition of the gums and jawbone. This covers a minimum period of 3 months.
Our dentist may fit a temporary restoration to ensure the patient's comfort during the healing process. Our dentist will attach an artificial tooth, known as a crown, to the top of the implant once it has fully integrated with the bone. If an overdenture is required, our clinic will also prepare your overdenture during this time.
Health tourism in Turkey:
The diversification of health services, the problems that people experience in the health systems in their own countries, such as waiting time, high health expenditures, and the expectation of quality and low-cost services, lead patients to travel for treatment purposes. The developments in communication technologies and the ease of access to all kinds of information thanks to the internet make it easier for people to make decisions about travelling for treatment purposes.
In recent years, Turkey has become an attractive center for health tourism, which has become an important market worldwide.The number of people coming to Turkey for health tourism purposes by year is shown in the graph below, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data.
In 2016, the number of people coming to Turkey for health tourism was 756,000, while in the first 9 months of 2024, this number reached 1,154,575. Those coming for dental treatment constitute 15-20% of this number.
Within the scope of health tourism in Turkey, there are numerous healthcare institutions accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) to international standards, and this number is increasing. All hospitals and clinics operate according to international accreditation standards and are inspected twice a year. The Ministry of Health's health tourism department also offers translation services in Arabic, Russian, English, and German.
The 9 reasons for choosing Turkey for health tourism:
- Affordable price
- Safety
- Ease of transport
- World class quality
- Specialised and experienced dentists
- Personalised treatment and service
- Short waiting time
- Low cost of living
- Getting holiday and health care together
What are the requirements to get a dental implant in Turkey?
Make your travel plan:
If you are coming to Turkey for a dental implant, you will need to determine your flight dates and the duration of your stay in Turkey. It is important to consider your stay in Turkey, the time spent on the flight, the time to settle into accommodation near our clinic, and the time for the dental implant placement. If you are coming to Turkey only for the dental implant procedure, you will need 3-5 days for the initial procedure. After the healing process, you will need the same amount of time to come back and have your implant placed.
If you want to vacation in Turkey and get your dental implant done during your stay, you will need to determine the duration of your holiday. For example, if your vacation lasts 15 days, it means you will allocate 3-5 days of that time for your dental implant.
Learn about the opportunities offered to you in Turkey:
Many facilities are offered for your comfort during your dental implant in Turkey.
Accommodation, transport, and counselling services:
At every stage of your treatment in Turkey, accommodation in hotels near the clinic, airport pick-ups and transfers to and from the clinic, city tours, and many other facilities related to your care process are available. In addition to these facilities, a counselling service is also available and will make your treatment comfortable and stress-free
Post-treatment care and follow-up:
Post-treatment care services and guidance on maintaining results, especially for those with dental implants in Turkey, and optional remote follow-ups when you return home are provided.
F.A.Q
Is my health insurance valid in Turkey?
Insurance coverage may not always be available for patients who will receive dental implants in Turkey. International dental care may sometimes be excluded from insurance policies, or coverage may be limited. It is therefore important to check with your insurance provider. If insurance does not cover dental implants, many clinics offer flexible payment plans, making the procedure more accessible.
What Types of Dental Treatments are Available in Turkey?
Dental bridges
Are there any language barriers when receiving dental care in Turkey?
As in many clinics, both our dentists and clinical staff at our clinic speak many languages, primarily English. Additionally, the clinics also offer translation services. Therefore, you will not experience any communication problems in the clinics in Turkey.
How long does a dental implant procedure take in Turkey?
Dental implant procedures may require multiple procedures over several days or weeks, each taking approximately 1 to 2 hours.
How long should I stay in Turkey during the recovery process?
It is usually sufficient to stay in Turkey for 3-5 days for the first stage. You may need to come back for the second stage and this process may also take 3-5 days.
How long should I rest after having dental implants?
Depending on how many dental implants you have had, this period may vary. However, it is recommended to rest for 3 days on average.
When I have dental implants in Turkey, can I be examined by a dentist again in case of pain etc. problems?
During your stay in Turkey, you can visit our dentist for a check-up whenever you need.
How long after getting dental implants can I do my normal activities?
After the first week, you can do physical activities such as light walking, etc. It is recommended to stay away from heavy sports for at least 1-2 weeks.
What is included in a dental tourism package in Turkey?
Transportation
Airport Transfers
Accommodation
Treatment Plan
Dental Consultation
Language Assistance
Post-operative Care
Tourist Excursions
24/7 Support
Cost Breakdown
Payment Options
How can I learn the comments of patients who have dental implants in Turkey?
You can benefit from our clinic's testimonial-videos in this regard.