Full Mouth Restoration in Turkey: Treatment Options & Real Costs

"Full mouth restoration" is the most Googled dental tourism term — and the most misunderstood. It doesn't mean one procedure. It's an umbrella covering everything from 20 veneers to All-on-4 implants to a combination of crowns, bridges, and implants across both arches.

The price range reflects this: £6,000-12,000 in Turkey vs £25,000-45,000 in the UK. Where you land in that range depends entirely on what your mouth actually needs.

The Four Types of Full Mouth Restoration

Type 1: Full Set of Veneers / Crowns (the "Hollywood Smile")

What it is: 20-28 teeth covered with porcelain or zirconia veneers or crowns. No surgery involved — teeth are shaved down and new restorations bonded on top.

Who it's for: Patients with generally healthy teeth who want a cosmetic transformation — discolouration, chips, uneven spacing, worn teeth.

Trip length: 5-7 days. Two appointments minimum (prep + lab + fitting).

What to know: This is the most common "Turkey teeth" procedure. The quality depends heavily on the lab and the shade matching. Always check your new teeth in natural daylight before final bonding.

Type 2: All-on-4 / All-on-6 (Fixed Implant Bridge)

What it is: Remaining teeth extracted, 4-6 implants placed per arch, and a fixed bridge of 10-14 teeth screwed onto the implants. You leave with functional teeth the same day.

Who it's for: Patients with severe decay, advanced gum disease, multiple failing teeth, or existing dentures who want a permanent fixed solution.

Trip length: 5-7 days for temporary teeth. Return trip at 3-6 months for permanent prosthetic.

What to know: This is major surgery. Expect swelling for 5-7 days. You'll eat soft food for 2-3 months while implants integrate. The second trip for permanent teeth is essential — don't skip it.

Type 3: Mixed Implants + Crowns + Bridge

What it is: A customised plan combining implants for missing teeth, crowns for damaged teeth, and possibly a bridge where multiple adjacent teeth are missing. This is the most common type of full mouth restoration in practice.

Who it's for: Patients with a mix of problems — some teeth saveable, some missing, some needing extraction.

Example case:

• 3 teeth extracted (beyond saving)
• 3 implants placed
• 6 zirconia crowns on remaining damaged teeth
• 1 three-unit bridge

Saving: £14,766-16,671 (77-87%)

Trip length: 7-10 days typically, sometimes two trips if implants need healing time before crowns.

Type 4: Denture-to-Implant Conversion

What it is: Replacing removable dentures with implant-supported fixed or removable prosthetics. Usually involves placing 2-6 implants per arch and attaching a new denture or fixed bridge.

Who it's for: Current denture wearers frustrated with loose fit, eating restrictions, and adhesive.

Trip length: 5-7 days. May need return trip for permanent prosthetic.

The Real Costs Beyond the Quote

Every full mouth case in Turkey should budget for extras:

The Treatment Timeline

Single Trip (Veneers/Crowns Only)

• Day 1: Consultation, X-rays, impressions, tooth preparation
• Day 2-4: Lab fabrication (you're free to explore)
• Day 5-6: Try-in, adjustments, final bonding
• Day 7: Final check, aftercare instructions, fly home

Two-Trip Plan (Implants Involved)

Trip 1 (5-7 days):

• Extractions, bone grafts, sinus lifts if needed
• Implant placement
• Temporary teeth fitted (same day for All-on-4)

Healing gap: 3-6 months

Trip 2 (4-5 days):

• Impressions for permanent prosthetics
• Try-in and adjustments
• Final fitting

How to Get an Accurate Quote

The price range for "full mouth restoration" is so wide because no two mouths are the same. A quote without X-rays is a guess.

To get a real quote:

1. Get an OPG or CBCT scan — your UK dentist can provide this under GDPR
2. Send X-rays to 2-3 clinics — with photos of your teeth and a description of what bothers you
3. Ask for an itemised quote — each treatment listed separately with brand names
4. Compare total costs — including what's included and what's extra

Our dental assessment tool does this systematically. You complete a dental chart marking your issues, upload X-rays if you have them, and clinics provide quotes based on real clinical information — not a generic estimate.

Red Flags in Full Mouth Quotes

• One price for "full mouth restoration" without specifying treatments — demand an itemised breakdown
• No mention of implant brands — if they won't tell you the brand, assume it's a budget option
• Unusually low prices — if a full mouth quote is under £4,000, question what's being done and with what materials
• "Everything in one trip" for complex cases — some work genuinely needs two visits. A clinic that promises everything in 5 days for a complex case may be cutting corners on healing time
• No temporary teeth plan — you need to eat during healing. Ask about temporaries

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a full mouth restoration last?

Implants: 15-25+ years (lifetime with maintenance). Zirconia crowns: 15-20 years. Porcelain veneers: 10-15 years. Composite veneers: 5-7 years. The implant posts are the longest-lasting component; the crowns or bridges attached to them will eventually need replacing.

Can everything be done in one trip to Turkey?

For veneers and crowns only — yes, typically 5-7 days. For cases involving implants — usually two trips. The first for implant placement (5-7 days), then 3-6 months healing, then a return trip for permanent restorations (4-5 days). Some clinics offer immediate-load protocols where temporary teeth are placed on implant day, but permanent ones still need a second trip.

Is a full mouth restoration painful?

During treatment, no — you'll be under local anaesthesia or IV sedation. Post-treatment, expect 3-7 days of discomfort managed by painkillers. All-on-4 surgery has the longest recovery (7-10 days of significant swelling). Veneer work has minimal post-procedure pain.

Should I get veneers or implants?

If your teeth are structurally sound but cosmetically poor, veneers. If teeth are missing, severely decayed, or have failing roots, implants. Many full mouth cases combine both — implants for missing teeth and veneers/crowns for the remaining ones. A proper assessment determines the right mix.