The single most common question from patients considering treatment abroad is also the most reasonable one: how much will it actually cost? This page gives you honest, specific indicative figures for dental implants in Turkey — what is included, what might be extra, and why the price is lower than at home without compromising on the implant brands or clinical standard.
Dental implant costs: Turkey vs UK (indicative)
The figures below are indicative starting prices. Your final cost depends on the implant brand, crown material, and whether any preparatory treatment is needed. The UK figures are indicative market ranges — costs vary significantly by city and practice.
| Treatment | Istanbul from | UK indicative | Indicative saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single implant + crown | €650 | £2,000–3,500 | ~70% |
| Implant + crown (Straumann/Nobel) | €750–900 | £2,500–4,000 | ~70% |
| All-on-4 (per arch) | €3,400 | £12,000–18,000 | ~75% |
| All-on-6 (per arch) | €4,200 | £14,000–20,000 | ~75% |
All prices are indicative. Istanbul “from” prices are based on standard cases with no preparatory treatment required. UK ranges are indicative market figures and vary by location. Exchange rates fluctuate — confirm current rates at booking.
What the price includes — and what it does not
Understanding exactly what is in the quoted price matters as much as the headline figure. Here is what a standard single-implant price at our partner clinic covers:
- The titanium implant post (Straumann or Nobel Biocare system)
- The abutment (the connector between post and crown)
- The porcelain or zirconia crown
- Initial consultation and treatment planning
- 3D CBCT scan (cone beam computed tomography) to assess bone
- Local anaesthetic and any in-procedure medication
- Follow-up review during the same trip
The following are not included in the standard price and will be quoted separately if your scan shows they are needed:
- Bone graft (if insufficient bone volume is present)
- Sinus lift (if upper jaw bone height is inadequate)
- Tooth extractions (if failing teeth need removing first)
- Travel, accommodation and transfers (available as a package — see below)
Any additional costs identified by your scan are disclosed and agreed before treatment begins. If bone grafting or other preparatory work is needed, you will know — and have the choice — before committing.
Why dental implants cost less in Turkey — the honest reasons
Patients rightly ask whether lower cost means lower quality. The honest answer is no — and here is why the saving is real without any compromise on the implant itself:
- Labour costs. Specialist dentists in Turkey earn considerably less than their counterparts in London or Dublin — not because they are less skilled, but because the cost of living and professional wage norms differ.
- Clinic overheads. Renting a clinic in Istanbul costs a fraction of renting equivalent space in central London. That difference flows directly into the price you pay.
- Currency and exchange.Turkey’s domestic costs are denominated in Turkish lira. Even with fluctuations, the structural difference in purchasing power means costs priced in euros or pounds remain significantly lower than Western Europe.
- Same implant brands.Our partner clinic uses Straumann and Nobel Biocare — the same Swiss and Swedish systems used in premium UK practices. The post that goes in your jaw is identical. There is no “budget” implant version.
Possible add-on costs: what to budget for honestly
Some cases require additional procedures before implants can be placed. These are identified by your 3D scan at the first appointment — never sprung on you mid-treatment.
| Add-on | When needed | Indicative cost (Istanbul) |
|---|---|---|
| Bone graft | Insufficient bone volume at implant site | €300–600 / site |
| Sinus lift | Low bone height in upper jaw | €600–1,000 |
| Extraction | Failing tooth needs removing first | €80–150 / tooth |
| Second trip for crown | After 3–4 month healing period | Travel cost only |
Indicative figures only. These costs are identified and agreed before any treatment begins, not discovered after.
Packages: how hotel and transfer costs fit in
Many patients choose an all-inclusive package that bundles treatment with hotel, airport transfers and a patient coordinator. This simplifies budgeting: one price, no coordination overhead, no unexpected transport costs.
Packages are arranged through our partner travel coordinator and are priced transparently — the cost of each component is shown separately so you know exactly what you are paying for. A coordinator handles airport pickup, clinic transfers, hotel booking and any questions before and after your trip.
For single-implant cases, many patients prefer to arrange travel independently and simply attend the clinic. Both approaches work — the right choice depends on how much you want arranged for you.
