Immediate-load implants in Turkey: go home with fixed teeth
Principle, conditions, procedure, temporary then final teeth, precautions, risks and price: everything you need to know before immediate-load implants in Turkey.
What are immediate-load dental implants in Turkey?
Not spending months without teeth, or with a removable denture: this is the main advantage of immediate loading. Fixed temporary teeth are fitted on the implants within days of their placement.
Immediate-load implants in Turkey involve placing the implants, sometimes right after extracting damaged teeth, then fixing temporary teeth within 24 to 72 hours. After 3 to 6 months of healing, a second stay allows the final teeth to be fitted. This technique requires good-quality bone and very good implant stability from placement: it is not suitable for everyone. The first stay usually lasts 5 to 7 days. The price is set in a free quote.
TurquieMed organizes your stay: forwarding your file to the dentist, opinion and detailed quote within 48 hours, airport pick-up, transfers, hotel, interpreter and 7-day-a-week assistance.
- Fixed temporary teeth
- Within 24 to 72 hours
- Final teeth
- After 3 to 6 months
- Stays
- Usually 2: 5 to 7 days, then 5 to 7 days
- Anesthesia
- Local, with possible sedation
How much do immediate-load implants cost in Turkey?
The price depends on the number of implants, their brand, any extractions, the temporary teeth and the type of final teeth. It is usually significantly lower than prices in Western Europe or North America.
Your free quote is prepared after your panoramic X-ray has been reviewed, and should specify the price of the temporary and final teeth. Your flight is usually at your own expense.
Why choose immediate loading in Turkey?
Immediate loading lets you go home with fixed teeth, but it requires precise conditions and particular expertise. Turkish clinics that offer it have the necessary equipment and laboratory.
- Measurement of implant stability. Stability is measured during placement: temporary teeth are only fixed if the implants are strong enough.
- A laboratory able to work fast. Temporary teeth are made within 24 to 72 hours by the clinic’s laboratory.
- Guided surgery. Surgical guides designed from the 3D scan allow implants to be placed precisely, sometimes without opening the gum.
- Extractions and implants in the same session. Damaged teeth can be removed and replaced with implants on the same day, when the bone allows.
- Safety first. If the conditions are not met, the dentist chooses conventional placement rather than taking a risk with your implants.
Who is immediate loading for?
- good-quality bone in sufficient quantity, checked by 3D scan;
- implants that are very stable from placement, which the dentist measures during the procedure;
- no significant infection around the teeth to be extracted;
- no significant clenching or grinding, or suitable treatment for it;
- non-smokers ideally.
If the bone is insufficient or the implants are not stable enough, the dentist chooses conventional placement, with a healing period before the teeth: see our dental implants page.
How does immediate loading work?
The implants are placed under local anesthesia, often guided by the 3D scan. Their stability is measured: if it is sufficient, an impression is taken and the laboratory makes resin temporary teeth, screwed onto the implants within 24 to 72 hours.
These temporary teeth are fixed and natural-looking, and let you smile and speak normally. They are a little lighter than final teeth and require soft food during healing. After 3 to 6 months, they are replaced by final teeth in zirconia or ceramic.
How does your treatment in Turkey work, step by step?
First stay: 5 to 7 days
- You send your panoramic X-ray. You receive a treatment plan and a quote.
- Day 1: examination and 3D scan.
- Day 2: extractions and implant placement, then impression.
- Days 3 to 5: fitting of fixed temporary teeth and adjustments.
- Days 5 to 7: check-up and return.
Second stay: 5 to 7 days, 3 to 6 months later
Impression, try-ins, then fitting of the final teeth. During healing, eat soft food: nothing hard or sticky, and do not bite with your front teeth. After your return, a check-up with your dentist and a scale and polish every 6 months keep your teeth and implants healthy. Bring back the reports, X-rays and implant card.
What are the risks of immediate loading?
When the conditions are met, results are comparable to conventional placement, with much greater comfort during healing.
| Possible effect | Frequency | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Swelling, bruising, discomfort | Common | Disappear within a few days |
| Temporary tooth that breaks or comes loose | Possible | Easily repaired |
| Implant that does not fuse with the bone | Uncommon if instructions are followed | Removed and replaced after healing |
| Inflammation around the implants | Possible in the long term | Prevented by hygiene and check-ups |
How to choose your clinic and quote?
A low price is not enough. Ask the hospital these questions before committing:
- Is the hospital authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Health to treat international patients?
- Who will perform the implant placement, and how experienced are they with this technique?
- Which implant brands and materials are used, and will you receive their card and references?
- What guarantee is offered, and who handles adjustments and follow-up after your return?
- Is implant stability measured before the temporary teeth are fitted?
- Who takes care of a complication, on site and after your return home?
- What dental follow-up is planned, and with whom?
What a good quote should specify
- The name of the hospital and the doctor
- The tests, anesthesia, hospital stay and medication included
- The number of nights in hospital and at the hotel, and the transfers
- What happens in case of complication or cancellation
- The follow-up offered after your return
Also budget for your flight and follow-up consultations. Planned treatment in Turkey is usually not covered by public health insurance: ask your insurer in writing before committing.
Take time to think, and be wary of any offer that pushes you to decide quickly.
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Frequently asked questions about immediate loading in Turkey
How much do immediate-load implants cost in Turkey?
The price depends on the number of implants, their brand, extractions and the temporary and final teeth. It is usually significantly lower than prices in Western Europe or North America. The exact price appears on your free quote.
Do you really go home with fixed teeth?
Yes, if the conditions are met: fixed temporary teeth are screwed onto the implants before you leave. If implant stability is not sufficient on the day of placement, the dentist may prefer to wait, for safety.
Why do I need to come back for the final teeth?
The bone takes 3 to 6 months to fuse with the implants, and the gum to take its final shape. The final teeth are then made precisely, on this stable base.
What can I eat with temporary teeth?
Soft foods or food cut into small pieces: pasta, fish, cooked vegetables, minced meat. Avoid hard or sticky food and do not bite with your front teeth during healing.
Which documents should I send to get an opinion?
Send a recent panoramic X-ray, photos of your teeth, your medical history (diabetes, osteoporosis, smoking) and a list of your medication.
Are implants done in Turkey covered by insurance?
Dental implants are rarely covered by public health insurance. Some private dental insurers cover part of the cost: ask for a detailed quote and an itemized invoice.
Request a free opinion and quote
Send us a recent panoramic X-ray, photos of your teeth and your medical history. The dentist will review them, and you will receive a detailed opinion and an estimated quote.
