All-on-4 is the treatment that brings most international patients to Istanbul: a full arch of fixed teeth on just four implants, usually with a temporary bridge fitted within 24–72 hours. In the UK the procedure runs £12,000–18,000 per jaw. In Turkey, the same treatment — often with the same implant brands — costs €2,500–4,500. This guide explains how the numbers break down, what actually happens across your two visits, and how to choose a clinic safely.
What Is All-on-4?
Instead of replacing every missing tooth with its own implant, All-on-4 anchors a complete arch of 10–14 teeth on four strategically angled implants — two vertical at the front, two tilted at the back. The tilt matters: it lets surgeons use the denser bone at the front of the jaw, which is why many patients who were told they “don’t have enough bone” for conventional implants are still All-on-4 candidates without bone grafting.
It’s designed for people who have lost most or all teeth in a jaw, wear dentures they hate, or are heading that way after years of gum disease. If you still have many healthy teeth, a good clinic will steer you toward saving them instead — treat that advice as a green flag.
All-on-4 Cost in Turkey vs UK & US (2026)
| Treatment | Turkey | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-on-4 (per jaw, standard implants) | €2,500–3,500 | £12,000–15,000 | $20,000–25,000 |
| All-on-4 (premium brands: Straumann, Nobel) | €3,500–4,500 | £15,000–18,000 | $25,000–30,000 |
| All-on-6 (per jaw) | €3,000–5,500 | £16,000–20,000 | $24,000–35,000 |
| Both jaws (All-on-4, package) | €5,000–8,500 | £25,000+ | $40,000+ |
Turkish packages typically include the surgery, the temporary fixed bridge, the final bridge on your second visit, panoramic and CT imaging, medications, airport transfers and often 3–5 hotel nights. Always ask for the quote in writing with the implant brand named — that single line tells you most of what you need to know about a clinic’s transparency.
For a full price breakdown across every implant treatment, see our Dental Implants in Turkey page.
Why Is It So Much Cheaper in Turkey?
Three boring reasons, no catch: clinic overheads (rent, salaries, lab costs) are a fraction of London’s; the lira/pound exchange rate works in your favour; and Istanbul clinics operate at volumes — sometimes several full-arch cases a day — that let them price aggressively. The implants themselves come from the same Swiss, Korean and German factories. What you should verify is not the hardware but the clinic: Ministry of Health licensing, the surgeon’s experience with full-arch cases specifically, and a written guarantee.
The Process: Two Trips, Not One
Trip 1 — Surgery (4–6 days)
Day 1: CT scan, blood tests, treatment plan and final quote. Day 2: extractions if needed and implant placement under local anaesthesia or sedation — both jaws can be done in one session. Within 24–72 hours you receive a fixed temporary bridge: you fly home with teeth, not gaps. Expect swelling for a few days; most patients are comfortable by day 4–5.
Healing — 3 to 6 months at home
The implants fuse with your bone (osseointegration). You eat soft-to-normal food on the temporary bridge and the clinic follows up by WhatsApp with photos and, if needed, your local dentist.
Trip 2 — Final teeth (5–7 days)
Impressions or digital scans, try-in, and fitting of the definitive bridge — usually monolithic zirconia or hybrid ceramic. This is the set built to last 10–15+ years.
All-on-4 or All-on-6?
All-on-6 spreads the load over six implants — often recommended for the upper jaw, where bone is softer, or for heavy grinders. It costs €500–1,500 more per jaw in Turkey. Neither is universally “better”: the honest answer comes from your CT scan, not from a price list. Be cautious with any clinic that recommends All-on-6 to every patient sight unseen — or that promises All-on-4 without seeing a scan at all.
Risks — and How to Choose a Clinic That Manages Them
All-on-4 is a mature, well-documented procedure with success rates above 95% in experienced hands. The failures you read about almost always trace back to the same causes: surgery on smokers who weren’t counselled, overloaded temporary bridges, poor hygiene follow-up, or clinics that place implants no local dentist can service later. Your checklist:
- Ministry of Health International Health Tourism Authorization — every clinic listed on GetClinicTurkey is licence-checked before we publish it.
- Named implant brand in the written quote (Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Osstem, Hiossen and Medentika are all serviceable worldwide).
- The surgeon’s full-arch case volume — ask directly how many All-on-4 cases they complete monthly.
- A written guarantee covering both implants and the bridge.
- Real reviews across platforms — we show Google, Trustpilot, WhatClinic and Yandex scores side by side on every clinic profile.
Strong starting points from our verified list: İdea Dental Clinic (5.0★, 199 Google reviews), Airport Dent (5.0★, 190 reviews) and Clinic Prime Istanbul (4.8★, implant-focused with an in-house surgical team).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is All-on-4 painful?
The surgery is done under local anaesthesia or sedation; you feel pressure, not pain. The first 3–4 days afterwards involve swelling and soreness managed with standard painkillers — most patients describe it as easier than the tooth problems that brought them there.
How long do All-on-4 implants last?
The implants themselves can last decades; published 10-year survival rates exceed 94%. The bridge on top typically serves 10–15 years before needing renewal — a lab job, not new surgery.
Can I have All-on-4 if I have gum disease or diabetes?
Usually yes — active gum disease is treated at extraction, and controlled diabetes is not a barrier. Uncontrolled diabetes and heavy smoking raise failure risk significantly; an honest clinic will tell you this before taking your deposit.
What if something goes wrong after I’m home?
Reputable clinics guarantee their work in writing and handle most issues remotely or during your second visit. Choosing a globally available implant brand means any complication years later can be serviced by a local dentist. Keep your implant passport/records.
Is one trip enough?
You’ll have fixed (temporary) teeth after one trip, but the definitive bridge requires the second visit after healing. Clinics promising permanent teeth in a single week are cutting a corner your jawbone will pay for.
Ready to compare real quotes? See Dental Implants in Turkey: prices & verified clinics or send us your case — we’ll return transparent All-on-4 quotes from licence-checked clinics within 24–48 hours, free.