Full Mouth Dental Implants Abroad

Full mouth dental implants are generally expensive in most Western countries. In the UK and US for example, a full mouth reconstruction can cost anywhere between $40,000 and $70,000 – An amount so high many people would have to remortgage their home to afford it!

This is exactly why thousands of patients travel abroad every year for their full-mouth dental implant procedures. Dental clinics overseas offer the same high-quality treatments at just a fraction of what you will pay in your home country. And you know the best part? they don’t compromise on quality!

It should, however, be noted that not every overseas clinic delivers on this promise. Which is why, before you select your destination and clinic, you do thorough research to avoid stories that touch.

In this guide, we will break down everything you need to know about full mouth dental implants. You will also learn why Turkey is considered the best country for dental tourism.

Losing all your teeth can be depressing, but with dental implants, you can smile with all the confidence in the world again. Full mouth dental implants replace all your teeth in both upper and lower arches using dental implants as permanent anchors.

This procedure is certainly a better alternative to traditional dentures for many reasons. While dentures are basically temporary fixes and are generally uncomfortable to use, dental implants are built to last and perform like your natural teeth. They are securely anchored into the jawbone to provide a permanent replacement for a missing tooth or an entire arch of teeth.

There are 3 common types of full mouth dental implants. They are mainly differentiated by the amount of titanium implants used to support the replacement teeth.

• All on Four Dental Implants: This dental implant option is perfect for people with moderate tooth loss. In total four Titanium implants will be inserted into the jaw to hold an entire row of artificial teeth.
• All on Six Dental Implant System: With the All on Six dental implant system six Titanium implants are put into the jaw to create a strong base for the artificial teeth.
• All on Eight Dental Implant System: An additional four Titanium implants are added to the eight that were initially implanted to give the artificial teeth an even stronger base. However, the patient will require a minimum amount of bone density to qualify for the All on Eight dental implant system.

From Hungary and Mexico to Spain, Turkey, Poland, and Malaysia, dental implants abroad have become a huge trend. Some of the factors driving this growing wave of dental tourism include:

• Dental implant procedures are much more affordable in overseas clinics than in the UK, US, Canada, and other Western countries. For example, in Turkey, full mouth dental implants cost between $8,000 and $20,000. That is about 60 to 70% lower than what you will pay in some Western countries.
• Most of the clinics in these countries are also equipped with state-of-the-art dental technology, offer top-quality care, and operate in modern, comfortable facilities
• The appeal of ” wellness vacation while you recover” is another strong reason why many international patients choose to get dental implants abroad. Imagine relaxing on the Mediterranean beaches or enjoying Turkish hospitality and culture while you recover; that is an incredibly value-for-money experience.
• Clinics abroad also tend to schedule appointments quickly (usually a few weeks after initial contact).

Few of the main reasons why Turkey continues to attract so many international patients for a full-mouth dental implant include:

• The cost of treatment at a Turkish dentist is much less expensive than treatment in almost all developed nations (for example, the USA or Canada). As such, your cost for treatment with a Turkish dentist will be approximately 60-70 percent less than if you had received the same treatment in either the USA or Canada.
• Language barriers will not be a problem at most of the dental clinics in Turkey since they have many multilingual staff members to communicate with you on behalf of your dental care team.
• Turkey has a strategic position as a bridge between the three main landmasses of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This provides an easy option for patients from these regions and beyond to come to Turkey for their implant needs.

Below are some of the main factors dentists consider when determining dental implant candidacy:

• You will need to have lost some of your teeth in either the upper or lower jaw or both jaws to be eligible for dental implants.
• Your gum health is also considered before you can be passed eligible to receive this implant. So, if you have any active periodontal disease, you would need to treat that first.
• Since the implants are anchored into the jawbone to provide long-term support, it is important that you have sufficient bone volume and density.
• Before making an appointment, ensure that you are in good physical health. Poor physical health could delay recovery from the procedure and potentially create complications during or after the procedure. Cancer, diabetes, and other chronic medical conditions may also prevent you from receiving an implant.
• Smoking can negatively affect the healing time of an implant and the integration of the implant with the surrounding tissue. If you are a heavy smoker, and are unwilling to quit smoking, you are unlikely to be approved for receiving an implant.
• If you are currently treating chronic diabetes or cancer, or you are pregnant, you may not be an ideal candidate for the procedure.

NOTE: If you don’t meet all the requirements above, you should still book a consultation with the clinic (Most of them will attend to you online). During the session, try to explain your situation in as much detail as you can. They will advise you on your available options

Getting a full mouth dental implant procedure done in foreign clinics offers a genuine opportunity to save significant fees without compromising quality.

Countries like Turkey, Poland, etc., have world-class dental clinics that provide the same (sometimes even better) level of care than what you will get in your home country. The key is knowing how to separate the good ones from mediocre ones to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

That said, if Turkey is on your list, then you are in luck because DentSpa exemplifies everything you want from a dental clinic. Our “relax while we take care of your smile” ideology is literally in our name, “DentSpa.”

Based in Istanbul, we have been restoring patients’ smiles and confidence for over 25 years. Our team of implantologists holds PhD-level qualifications and has undergone extensive training at some of Europe’s top dental schools.

In addition, we utilize cutting-edge equipment within our clinic. From 3D scanning systems to digital radiography systems (X-ray), and many other advanced dental technologies, we are dedicated to providing safe and precise treatment.

Therefore, if you’re interested in receiving an All-on-4, All-on-6, or All-on-8 procedure; or you’d like to discuss additional alternatives, please do not wait to contact us today to arrange for a consultation. As it’s often said “a trial will convince you.”