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Full mouth dental implants in Turkey: four ways to do it, and how to choose.

“Full mouth implants” isn’t one treatment. It can be All-on-4, All-on-6, individual implants, or a denture that clips onto implants. Here’s how they differ, what each costs in GBP, how many trips to plan for, and how to tell which one a clinic is actually quoting.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Merve Ballıca, Specialist Dentist

Last updated 24 October 2026 · Written by the Smile Advocates team · How we write our guides

In short

UK private, both arches
£15,000–£40,000+
Turkey, both arches
£4,700–£12,600
Implants per arch
2 to 8, by option
Trips
Usually two
Final teeth
3–6 months later

Before comparing prices: check every quote is for the same option, the same number of implants and the same bridge material.

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

The right number depends on your bone, your bite and the type of teeth they’ll hold. Ask the surgeon to explain, using your CT scan, why they’re recommending that number for you.

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

Ask which teeth are failing, what the X-rays show, and whether keeping some of them is possible. A second opinion from your UK dentist on the written plan costs little and is worth having.

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

  • Full mouth implants, both arches

    UK£15,000–£40,000+
    Turkey£4,700–£12,600
  • All-on-4, per arch

    UK£8,000–£25,000
    Turkey£2,500–£6,000~75% less
  • All-on-6, per arch

    UK£14,000–£20,000
    Turkey£3,500–£6,500~70% less
  • Single implant with crown

    UK£2,000–£3,500
    Turkey£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

The option you choose, the number of implants, the implant brand, acrylic or zirconia teeth, extractions, bone grafting or sinus lifts, CT scans, sedation or general anaesthetic, and whether temporary teeth, hotel and transfers are included. An implant-retained denture is usually quoted per case.

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

Ask what happens if an implant fails or the bridge breaks, who pays for the extra treatment, flights and hotel, and for how long.

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

We ask every clinic which option, implant brand and bridge material they’re quoting, how complications are handled, and what records you’ll get, then put it side by side for you before you decide anything.

Questions people ask about full mouth implants in Turkey

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