Turkey's medical-tourism scene centres on four cities. For all-on-6 dental implants, here's how they compare so you can pick the right base.
| Detail | Typical in Turkey |
|---|---|
| Price range | €5,000 – €10,000 |
| Procedure time | 3–5 hours per arch |
| Anaesthesia | Local + sedation |
| Downtime | 3–5 days |
| Recovery | 4–6 months |
| Stay in Turkey | 5–7 days |
Istanbul
The largest hub — the most clinics and the deepest surgeon specialisation, especially for hair transplant and rhinoplasty. Known for hair transplant, rhinoplasty, cosmetic surgery, dental. Fly into Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). The widest choice of clinics and surgeons, easy international flight connections, and large private hospital groups — but a busy megacity, so pick accommodation close to your clinic.Antalya
The “treatment plus holiday” city — popular for dental work and a calmer, resort-style recovery. Known for dental, hair transplant, cosmetic surgery. Fly into Antalya Airport (AYT). A Mediterranean resort city: many patients combine treatment with a relaxed beach recovery. Strong for dental tourism and increasingly for hair and cosmetic work.Izmir
A quieter Aegean alternative to Istanbul with solid private hospitals. Known for cosmetic surgery, dental, hair transplant. Fly into Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB). A coastal Aegean city, quieter than Istanbul, with established private hospitals and a milder pace for recovery.Ankara
The capital — strong hospital infrastructure, a smaller dedicated medical-tourism scene. Known for cosmetic surgery, dental. Fly into Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB). The capital, with major university and private hospitals; fewer dedicated medical-tourism clinics than Istanbul but strong general healthcare infrastructure.How to choose for all-on-6 dental implants
Start with where the strongest, most-verified clinics for *your* procedure are, then weigh the recovery environment you want (busy hub vs calmer coast) and flight convenience. The city is a tie-breaker; the surgeon and facility are the decision.About All-on-6 Dental Implants in Turkey
All-on-6 is an advanced full-arch dental implant solution using 6 implants instead of 4 for enhanced stability and load distribution. The additional implants provide extra support, making it ideal for patients with adequate bone density who want maximum durability.
Turkish dental clinics excel in All-on-6 procedures, offering premium implant systems with digital planning, guided surgery, and same-day temporaries at prices 60-70% below Western Europe.
The procedure takes 3-5 hours per arch. Like All-on-4, temporary teeth are placed the same day. Final prosthetics are fitted after 4-6 months. The 6-implant configuration provides superior bite force distribution for patients who prefer the added security.
