How much do zygomatic implants cost in Turkey?

Turkish clinics usually quote zygomatic treatment in US dollars or euros. Published prices are roughly $9,000–$16,000 for a full upper arch, depending on how many zygomatic implants are needed and the bridge material. In the UK, private prices are typically £10,000–£25,000 per arch. Always get a written quote based on your own CT scan.

Am I a candidate for zygomatic implants?

They're mainly for people with significant bone loss in the upper jaw who have been told regular implants aren't possible without extensive bone grafting. You'll need a 3D CT (CBCT) scan so a surgeon can assess your cheekbones and sinuses. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and untreated sinus problems can affect whether they're suitable.

Are zygomatic implants only for the upper jaw?

Yes. They anchor into the cheekbone (zygoma), so they're only used in the upper jaw. Bone loss in the lower jaw is managed in other ways.

Will I leave with fixed teeth?

In many cases a fixed temporary bridge is fitted within a few days of surgery, so you don't go home without teeth. The final bridge is usually fitted on a second trip a few months later, once everything has healed. Whether this applies to you depends on how stable the implants are at surgery.

Is the surgery done under general anaesthetic?

Zygomatic implant surgery is usually done under general anaesthetic or deep sedation, often in a hospital or a clinic with an operating theatre. Ask where your surgery will take place and who is responsible for the anaesthetic.

What happens if a zygomatic implant fails?

Failure is uncommon with an experienced surgeon, but it can happen. Before you book, ask what the clinic does if an implant fails, who pays for the corrective surgery, flights and hotel, and for how long the warranty applies. Get the answers in writing.

Zygomatic Implants in Turkey: Cost, Candidacy and What to Expect

What zygomatic implants are

Regular implants are anchored in the jawbone. When the upper jaw has lost too much bone, often after years without teeth, wearing dentures or gum disease, there isn’t enough left to hold them. Zygomatic implants are much longer implants that pass through the upper jaw and anchor into the zygomatic bone, your cheekbone, which stays dense even when the jaw has shrunk.

They’re usually combined with regular implants at the front of the mouth, or used in sets of two to four, to support a fixed full-arch bridge.

Who zygomatic implants suit

People with severe bone loss in the upper jaw who have been turned down for regular implants
People who want to avoid bone grafts and sinus lifts, and the months of healing they involve
Long-term denture wearers who want fixed teeth instead
People whose previous implants or grafts in the upper jaw have failed

You'll need a 3D CT scan first

A cone beam CT (CBCT) scan shows your cheekbones, sinuses and remaining bone in 3D. No surgeon can say whether zygomatic implants suit you without one. If you’ve had a scan in the UK, ask for a copy to send with your quote request.

Zygomatic implants vs bone grafting

Zygomatic implants

No bone graft needed in most cases
Fixed temporary teeth often within days
Fewer surgeries overall
Needs a specialist surgeon with zygomatic experience

Bone graft, then implants

Grafts and sinus lifts first, then 4–9 months of healing
Regular implants placed afterwards
More surgeries and more trips
Widely available from implant dentists

Neither is right for everyone. A good surgeon will explain why they recommend one over the other for your scan, and some cases are better suited to grafting or to other options such as pterygoid implants.

Zygomatic implants cost: UK vs Turkey

UK private, full upper arch£10,000–£25,000London clinics often £15,000–£25,000

Turkey, full upper arch$9,000–$16,000Published clinic prices, usually quoted in USD

Turkey, per zygomatic implant$1,700–$5,000Varies with the implant system

Turkish clinics rarely publish zygomatic prices in pounds, which makes comparing them harder. Your quote from us will be in GBP and will list everything: the number and brand of implants, the temporary and final bridges, anaesthesia, scans, hotel and transfers.

What changes the price

How many zygomatic implants you need (usually two to four), whether regular implants are added at the front, the bridge material (acrylic or zirconia), and whether the surgery is done in a hospital.

Trips and timeline

Trip 1

About 7–10 days

CT scan, surgery, and usually a fixed temporary bridge before you fly home.

Trip 2

About 5–7 days

Around 4–6 months later: the final bridge is made and fitted.

Expect swelling and bruising around the cheeks for one to two weeks after surgery, and a soft diet while things heal. Plan your return flight with this in mind.

The risks, honestly

Zygomatic implant surgery is more complex than regular implant surgery. Published studies report high long-term success rates when it’s done by experienced surgeons, but complications can happen. The ones to know about:

Sinus problems. The implants pass close to the sinuses, so sinusitis is the most commonly reported complication.
Infection and gum problems around the implants, especially if cleaning is difficult.
Numbness or nerve irritation around the cheek, usually temporary.
Implant failure, which is uncommon but harder to fix than with regular implants.

Ask how complications are handled before you book

Find out who pays for corrective treatment, flights and hotel if something goes wrong, for how long, and what happens if you need care once you’re back in the UK. Make sure it’s in writing.

Choosing a surgeon: questions to ask

Who will do my surgery, what are their qualifications, and how many zygomatic cases do they do a year?
Will my plan be based on a 3D CT scan, and can I see it?
Which implant system will you use?
Where will the surgery happen, and who is responsible for the anaesthetic?
Will I have fixed temporary teeth before I fly home?
What's the warranty, and what happens if an implant fails?
Will I get my scans, notes and implant details to take home?

This is what we do for you

We only send zygomatic cases to clinics with experienced surgeons, ask every one of these questions, and put the answers side by side for you in plain English, before you decide anything.

Questions people ask about zygomatic implants

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This guide is general information, not a substitute for advice from a surgeon who has examined you and your scans.

Turkey teeth explainedWhat the term means, and how to get it right.Your trip, door to doorHotel, transfers, appointments and the flight home.If something goes wrongExactly what we do, and who pays.Aftercare in the UKWhat UK dentists will do, and what to bring home.Zygomatic: UK vs TurkeyAvailability, surgeon experience and long-term care.Bone graft and sinus liftThe other route when there isn't enough bone.