Full Mouth Dental Implants in Turkey
Fixed Full-Arch Teeth in Istanbul, Operated by a Specialist Surgeon
Full mouth implants replace a whole arch of teeth with a fixed bridge on four to six implants — not a removable denture. At our clinic, full-arch cases are planned and performed by Dr. Aykut Gürel, an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. Whether fixed temporary teeth can be placed at the time of surgery is decided from stability and the prosthetic plan. This page covers the options, what a quote has to cover, and what a proper treatment plan should include.
In short
Full mouth dental implants replace a whole arch with a fixed bridge carried on four to six implants — not a removable denture. A quote must say which jaw it covers and whether the figure includes the definitive prosthesis or only the temporary one, because that is where quotes most often differ. Whether temporary teeth can be fitted on the day of surgery is a clinical decision taken at the time. The decisive factors are the assessment, the surgical plan and the follow-up arrangement — not a package price.
What Full Mouth Dental Implants Are
"Full mouth dental implants" is the common term for replacing all the teeth in a jaw with a single fixed bridge supported by implants, rather than placing one implant per missing tooth. It is the modern alternative to full dentures, giving fixed teeth that do not move or need to be removed.
Your Options
- All-on-4 — four implants per jaw support a full fixed bridge; suitable for most patients with enough bone in the front of the jaw.
- All-on-6 — six implants per jaw for additional support, often chosen when bone volume allows and for longer-span restorations.
- Zygomatic implants — used when the upper jaw has severe bone loss, anchoring into the cheekbone so grafting can be avoided.
- Same-day fixed teeth — immediate temporary bridge on the day of surgery for suitable cases.
How Much Do Full Mouth Implants Cost in Turkey?
The ranges below are indicative, for comparison with private UK fees, and are not a quote. Your cost depends on the number of implants, the prosthesis material and whether any bone work is needed — all confirmed after a CBCT scan. For a detailed breakdown see the All-on-4 cost guide and the 2026 implant cost guide.
| Treatment | Items the quote should list separately | What moves the total |
|---|---|---|
| All-on-4 — one arch | Which jaw, four implants, extractions, temporary prosthesis and definitive prosthesis as separate items | Tilted placement, prosthesis material, whether extractions or bone work are needed |
| All-on-6 — one arch | As above with six implants; the reason for six rather than four should be stated | Bone distribution, bite loading, prosthesis design |
| Both arches | Each arch priced separately, each with its own temporary and definitive prosthesis | Whether both arches are treated in one surgical stage, and the bone in each jaw |
| Zygomatic full arch — severe upper-jaw bone loss | Zygomatic and conventional implants, anaesthetic arrangement, complication management | Number of zygomatic implants, surgical technique, follow-up after you return home |
Travel, accommodation and time away from work sit outside any treatment quote and should be added before comparing options. Ask which items are excluded and how you would be told if the plan changes after examination.
What a Proper Treatment Plan Includes
Rather than a single headline price, ask for an itemised plan covering:
- Number and brand of implants, and the abutments
- Temporary (same-day) prosthesis and the final prosthesis material
- CBCT imaging and digital surgical planning
- Any bone grafting or sinus work, if your scan shows it is needed
- Anaesthesia (local, sedation or general) and follow-up visits
The Treatment Journey
- Remote assessment — send a panoramic X-ray or CBCT and photos for a preliminary plan and indicative cost.
- First visit — consultation, the imaging the assessment calls for, and surgery. Whether a fixed temporary is placed at the same time is decided from stability and the prosthetic plan.
- Healing — integration takes months rather than weeks. You are at home with a written care plan and an agreed review arrangement.
- Second visit — fitting of the definitive full-arch prosthesis, once review findings support it.
What the Evidence Says
A retrospective case series from a single clinic followed 471 patients with 1,884 implants in the lower jaw for 10 to 18 years, reporting 93% cumulative implant survival and 98.8% prosthetic survival. The same study reports biological complications in 11.8% of implants and mechanical complications in 36.7% of cases, records that 31.6% of patients were lost to follow-up, and concludes that the concept is viable long term while stating plainly that complications can occur (Maló et al., Clin Implant Dent Relat Res, 2019 DOI). Those results describe the mandible; they should not be read across to the upper jaw, where bone conditions and loading differ.
More broadly, a systematic review pooling 7,711 implants across 23 studies, mean follow-up 13.4 years, reported 94.6% cumulative survival and 1.3 mm mean marginal bone resorption, while noting the disparate outcome measures used across the included studies (Moraschini et al., Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2015 DOI).
These are group figures, not a personal forecast. The same literature identifies smoking and earlier biological complications as factors associated with failure and bone loss, so your own risk profile and long-term maintenance matter more to your result than any published average.
Why a Specialist Surgeon Matters for Full-Arch Cases
Full-arch treatment is among the most demanding implant procedures: implant angulation, bite design and management of bone loss all affect the long-term result. These are core areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery training. For a wider overview of treatment in Turkey, see our dental implants in Turkey guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a full-arch quote cover?
No figure is published here, because one given before examination would not be reliable and two totals are not comparable unless they cover the same items. A full-arch quote must state which jaw it refers to — one arch and two arches are different treatments. It should separate the implants, any extractions, the temporary prosthesis and the definitive prosthesis, since the commonest gap in a full-arch quote is whether the price includes the final teeth or only the temporary. Ask what is excluded and how long the quote is valid.
What is the difference between All-on-4, All-on-6 and full mouth implants?
"Full mouth dental implants" means replacing a whole arch of teeth with a fixed bridge supported by implants, rather than one implant per tooth. All-on-4 uses four implants per jaw, All-on-6 uses six for extra support in certain bone conditions, and zygomatic implants are added when the upper jaw has severe bone loss. Which option suits you is a clinical decision based on your 3D scan.
Can I get fixed teeth on the same day?
Sometimes, but it is decided on the day rather than promised beforehand. Immediate loading depends on the stability achieved at surgery and on the prosthetic plan, and conditions found during the procedure can change it. A temporary bridge is not the definitive prosthesis, and having one does not show that the implants have integrated; it also carries its own restrictions on what you can chew. Discuss an alternative provisional arrangement in advance in case immediate loading turns out not to be appropriate.
What should a full mouth implant package include?
A transparent plan should list the number and brand of implants, the abutments, the temporary and final prosthesis material, CBCT imaging, the surgical guide if used, anaesthesia, and follow-up. Be cautious of a single all-inclusive price quoted before a scan — the number of implants and any bone work cannot be known in advance.
Is a full arch on four implants strong enough?
Published follow-up is encouraging but narrower than it is often quoted. The 18-year study most cited here is a retrospective case series from a single clinic covering 471 patients treated in the lower jaw, reporting 93% cumulative implant survival and 98.8% prosthetic survival — with biological complications in 11.8% of implants, mechanical complications in 36.7% of cases, and 31.6% of patients lost to follow-up. Those findings describe the mandible and should not be read across to the upper jaw. Implant number is decided from bone, loading and the prosthetic plan; more implants do not automatically give a better result, and no figure from a study is a forecast for one person.
How long do I need to stay in Istanbul?
This is set after examination rather than promised in advance. Full-arch treatment is staged across two visits with a healing period between them, because integration takes months rather than weeks. How long each visit needs depends on the number of implants, whether extractions or bone procedures are involved, and what is found on the day. Agree before booking what happens if the plan changes and how you will be reviewed once home.
Send Your Scan for a Full-Arch Plan
Share your panoramic X-ray or CT scan and we will reply with a preliminary full-mouth treatment plan and indicative cost before you book any travel.