UK vs Turkey: the saving, line by line
The reason hundreds of thousands of UK patients travel each year is simple — the gap is large and consistent across every full-arch treatment. Here it is in midpoint GBP figures, with travel factored into the conversation.
The headline comparison
These are midpoint prices for the finished treatment. Your case may sit higher or lower — use the price index for your specific configuration.
| Treatment | UK | Turkey | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-on-4 (full arch) | £18,500 | £6,000 | £12,500 (68%) |
| All-on-6 (full arch) | £23,000 | £7,750 | £15,250 (66%) |
| Full mouth All-on-4 (both arches) | £35,000 | £12,000 | £23,000 (66%) |
| Full mouth All-on-6 (both arches) | £39,000 | £14,000 | £25,000 (64%) |
| Implant-supported bridge (3–4 implants) | £12,500 | £4,350 | £8,150 (65%) |
| Single implant + crown (complete tooth) | £2,900 | £1,075 | £1,825 (63%) |
| Single dental implant (fixture only) | £2,400 | £850 | £1,550 (65%) |
| Zirconia crown | £775 | £175 | £600 (77%) |
| Porcelain / E-max veneer | £900 | £220 | £680 (76%) |
Does travel wipe out the saving?
For a single implant the saving and the travel cost are closer together, so the value really shows on full-arch and full-mouth work. On an All-on-4 case a UK patient typically saves £8,000–£15,000 per arch even after flights and a hotel; on a full mouth that climbs to £18,000–£28,000. That's why full-mouth patients are the ones who travel most — the trip pays for itself many times over, holiday included.
What you are NOT compromising on
- Implant brands are the same global systems used in the UK.
- Sterilisation and materials at accredited clinics meet international standards.
- Guarantees at leading clinics (e.g. Taki Dent's 5-year written guarantee) can match or exceed typical UK private warranties.
The one genuine trade-off
Aftercare logistics. If a bridge needs adjusting later, your clinic is a flight away — so choosing a clinic with a UK liaison and a clear remote-support process matters more on full-arch work than anything else. Reputable clinics plan for this; budget operators don't.
Read the detail
See exactly what moves the figure on the price-factors breakdown, or the both-arch numbers on the full-mouth cost page. For single-tooth pricing, our sister site covers single dental implant cost in Turkey, and you can model any plan on the Turkey implant cost calculator.
Taki Dent — Antalya
For full-mouth and full-arch work, the clinic we rate highest for UK patients is Taki Dent in Antalya. Specialist prosthodontists, an in-house CAD/CAM lab, a 5-year written guarantee, airport transfers and a dedicated UK patient coordinator — all at the Turkey prices this index publishes.
- ✓ 5-year written guarantee
- ✓ Free itemised treatment plan
- ✓ Hotel + VIP transfer included
- ✓ English-speaking UK liaison
Average full-arch saving
65%
vs UK private treatment