What “full mouth dental implants” means
It means replacing all the teeth in one or both jaws using implants, rather than a conventional denture. It is usually for people whose teeth are already missing, loose from gum disease, or broken beyond repair, and for long-term denture wearers who want something that doesn’t move.
Clinics use the phrase loosely. One quote for “full mouth implants” might be eight implants with two acrylic bridges; another might be twelve implants with zirconia. That’s why headline prices vary so much, and why the first step is knowing which option you’re being offered.
The four main options for full mouth implants
All-on-4
- A fixed full-arch bridge on four implants
- Back implants are angled to use the bone that's left
- Fixed temporary teeth usually within days
- The most common choice for failing teeth or loose dentures
All-on-6
- The same idea with six implants per arch
- Spreads the biting load across more implants
- Often preferred for a heavier zirconia bridge
- Needs enough bone for the extra implants
Individual implants and bridges
- Often six to eight implants per arch
- Teeth made as separate crowns or short bridges
- Closest to the feel of natural teeth, and easier to floss
- Needs the most bone; grafting is more likely
Implant-retained denture
- A denture that clips onto two to four implants
- You take it out to clean it
- Far more stable than a conventional denture
- Usually the lowest-cost implant option
For the lower jaw, two implants holding a denture is well established: the 2002 McGill consensus statement called it the first-choice standard of care for people with no lower teeth, and the UK’s 2009 York consensus statement agreed. It’s a sensible option to ask about if budget matters more than having fixed teeth.
If you’re mainly comparing fixed full-arch options, our All-on-4 in Turkey guide goes deeper into acrylic vs zirconia bridges and living with a full-arch bridge. If you only have a few teeth missing, see dental implants in Turkey instead.
All-on-4 vs All-on-6 vs individual implants vs implant dentures
All-on-4
- Implants
- 4 per arch
- Teeth
- Fixed full-arch bridge
- Removable?
- No (dentist can remove it)
- Bone needed
- Often avoids grafting
All-on-6
- Implants
- 6 per arch
- Teeth
- Fixed full-arch bridge
- Removable?
- No (dentist can remove it)
- Bone needed
- Needs a little more bone
Individual implants
- Implants
- Often 6–8 per arch
- Teeth
- Separate crowns or short bridges
- Removable?
- No
- Bone needed
- Needs the most bone; grafting more likely
Implant-retained denture
- Implants
- Usually 2–4 per arch
- Teeth
- Denture that clips on
- Removable?
- Yes, you take it out to clean
- Bone needed
- Works with less bone
More implants isn't automatically better
Full mouth reconstruction in Turkey: when it isn't all implants
“Full mouth reconstruction” or “full mouth rehabilitation” is a broader term. It can mean rebuilding the teeth you still have with root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, often combined with a few implants where teeth are missing. Done well, it keeps your own healthy roots.
It can also be misused. Removing savable teeth to fit a full-arch bridge, or crowning a whole mouth of healthy teeth for looks, is behind many of the problems people describe as “Turkey teeth”.
If you're told every tooth must come out, ask why
Who full mouth implants suit, and who they don't
Often a good fit
- Most or all teeth missing or failing in one or both arches
- Denture wearers tired of loose or uncomfortable plates
- Good general health, or conditions that are well controlled
- Able to commit to daily cleaning and regular hygienist visits
May not be right, or not yet
- Heavy smokers unwilling to stop around surgery
- Uncontrolled diabetes or active gum disease
- Some medicines, such as certain bone-strengthening drugs
- Mostly healthy teeth that could be saved
Not enough bone doesn’t always rule implants out. Grafting is covered in our bone graft and sinus lift guide, and for severe upper-jaw bone loss, zygomatic implants may be an alternative.
Full mouth dental implants cost: UK vs Turkey
| Treatment | UK | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Full mouth implants, both arches | £15,000–£40,000+ | £4,700–£12,600 |
| All-on-4, per arch | £8,000–£25,000 | £2,500–£6,000~75% less |
| All-on-6, per arch | £14,000–£20,000 | £3,500–£6,500~70% less |
| Single implant with crown | £2,000–£3,500 | £400–£1,100~75% less |
Full mouth implants, both arches
UK£15,000–£40,000+Turkey£4,700–£12,600All-on-4, per arch
UK£8,000–£25,000Turkey£2,500–£6,000~75% lessAll-on-6, per arch
UK£14,000–£20,000Turkey£3,500–£6,500~70% lessSingle implant with crown
UK£2,000–£3,500Turkey£400–£1,100~75% less
Typical published ranges, October 2026. UK prices are private dentist fees. Savings compare the middle of each range. Turkey prices are clinic “from” prices and may not include grafting or extractions. Your quote will.
Full-mouth quotes are where like-for-like comparison matters most, because the gap between a basic and a premium plan for the same mouth can be several thousand pounds.
What changes the price
How many trips to Turkey for full mouth implants?
Trip 1
About 7–10 days
CT scan, extractions, implant surgery and temporary teeth, usually fixed for All-on-4 or All-on-6.
Trip 2
About 5–10 days
3–6 months later: final bridges, crowns or denture, fitted and adjusted. Individual crowns take longer to fit.
The months in between are spent at home, on a softer diet, while the implants fuse with the bone. If grafting is needed before implants can go in, the whole process can stretch to a year or more, sometimes with a third trip. More in our implant timeline guide.
The risks, honestly
Full mouth implant treatment is major surgery, often with many extractions on the same day. Most people heal well, but you should know what can go wrong:
- Swelling, bruising and discomfort for the first week or two, usually worst around day two or three.
- Infection around the implants, early on or years later (peri-implantitis), especially with poor cleaning or smoking.
- An implant not fusing with the bone, which may mean removing it and trying again after healing.
- Chipped or broken teeth on the bridge, particularly acrylic, or with tooth grinding.
- Nerve irritation or numbness in the lip or chin with lower-jaw implants, usually temporary.
Get the remedy in writing before you book
Aftercare in the UK
- Bring home your implant brand, system and part details, X-rays and CT scan, and the written treatment notes
- Register with a UK dentist and hygienist before you travel, and tell them what's planned
- Clean under fixed bridges daily with a water flosser or interdental brushes
- See a hygienist every 3–6 months; fixed bridges may be removed occasionally for a deep clean
- Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth
What UK dentists will and won’t do is covered in our aftercare guide. If something does go wrong, here’s exactly what we do, and who pays.
This is what we do for you
Questions people ask about full mouth implants in Turkey
Sources
- Adalya Dental Clinic: Full mouth implant prices in Turkey
- Dental Departures: All-on-4 and All-on-6 prices in Turkey (GBP)
- dentistsearch.co.uk: Dental implants cost in the UK
- Feine et al. (2002): The McGill consensus statement on overdentures, Gerodontology
- Thomason et al. (2012): Two implant retained overdentures, a review supporting the McGill and York consensus statements, Journal of Dentistry
- General Dental Council: Going abroad for dental treatment
- NHS: Treatment abroad checklist
This guide is general information, not a substitute for advice from a surgeon who has examined you and your scans.
