What they cost, how the two trips work and what to check before you book.
A dental implant with its crown typically costs about £470–£950 in Turkey (€550–€1,100), compared with £1,800–£4,200 in the UK. Treatment usually takes two trips, 3–6 months apart: the implant is placed on the first and the final crown fitted on the second. Before you pay, check the implant brand, the dentist’s experience, an itemised quote and a written guarantee.
Typical prices for a single implant with its crown. Your written quote lists every part separately.
| Single implant with crown | Typical price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | £710€825 | £473–£946€550–€1,100 |
| Hungary | £980€1,140 | £757–£1,204€880–€1,400 |
| United Kingdom (private) | £3,000 | £1,800–£4,200 |
Per implant, including the abutment and crown. Not included unless your quote says so: 3D scan, bone graft or sinus lift, extractions, temporary teeth, flights and hotel. Because implants need two trips, travel costs count twice – the saving grows with the number of implants.
Most single implants need two visits. Same-day or immediate implants are possible for some people – only after a scan shows the bone is suitable.
The price only tells you part of the story. These are the questions that separate a good implant clinic from a risky one – we check them with every clinic that quotes for you.
Your quote should name the implant system – for example Straumann, Nobel Biocare or another brand UK dentists recognise – so it can be serviced at home.
The name of the dentist or oral surgeon, how long they’ve placed implants and that they are licensed to practise in Turkey.
Private dental clinics in Turkey are licensed by the Ministry of Health. Ask for the clinic’s licence for international patients.
Implant, abutment, crown, scan and any graft listed separately – so you can compare clinics like for like.
Healing time between trips, not a rush to finish in a few days. Ask what happens if the implant needs longer to settle.
What the guarantee covers, for how long and who pays for a repair visit – plus your X-rays and implant passport in writing.
For many people, yes – if the clinic is checked and the plan is realistic. Here’s the balanced picture.
Lower prices than private UK dentistry, experienced implant clinics in Istanbul and Antalya, and direct flights from most UK airports. Many clinics include transfers and help with hotels.
Turkey is outside the EU, so complaints and guarantees run under Turkish law. Two trips add travel time and cost, and any follow-up in the UK is with your own dentist at their usual fees. Some UK dentists are cautious about unfamiliar work – which is why the brand and records matter.
Prices are typical mid prices and ranges from Smile & Stay’s price comparison, converted at €1 = £0.86; your written quote confirms the actual price. Travel health advice: GOV.UK – Turkey travel advice: health. This guide is general information, not medical advice.
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