Full-mouth implant questions, answered

Usually the share of implants (or of bridges) still in the mouth at a given time, counted by a method called Kaplan-Meier that allows for people who leave the study. Survival is not the same as success: an implant can survive with gum or bone problems around it. Our survival data page explains each figure.

In one systematic review of 17 prospective studies of fixed full-arch bridges in the lower jaw (501 patients, 2,827 implants), cumulative implant survival was about 97–98% at 10 years for rough-surface implants, and one-piece bridge survival was 97.25% at 10 years (Papaspyridakos and colleagues, 2014). These are study averages, not a promise. See survival rates.

Technical problems with the teeth and bridge, such as chipping, wear or loose screws, are common over the years, and so is inflammation of the gum and bone around implants. Implant loss itself is less common. The complication rates page sets out the published figures by type.

It depends on how it is defined. In a Swedish study of 588 randomly selected patients examined nine years after implant treatment, 45% had some degree of peri-implantitis and 14.5% had moderate or severe disease (Derks and colleagues, 2016). Read what that means on our complications page and in the glossary.

Rarely. Clinics may count different things over different periods, and few say how many patients they lost touch with. Published studies state their definitions and follow-up, which is why this library uses them. Our blog article on comparing success rates explains what to ask.

Both are studied as risk factors. In a meta-analysis of 107 studies, 6.35% of implants placed in smokers failed compared with 3.18% in non-smokers, though the authors warn of uncontrolled confounding (Chrcanovic and colleagues, 2015). The risk factors page shows the published findings side by side.

Fixing teeth to implants straight away (immediate loading) has been compared with waiting in randomised trials and reviews. The evidence library summarises what they found, and the glossary explains the terms.

Bone around a tooth is kept in shape partly by the tooth itself. After an extraction the ridge narrows and lowers. A systematic review of human studies found horizontal bone loss of 29–63% and vertical loss of 11–22% six months after extraction, with the fastest change in the first three to six months (Tan and colleagues, 2012). See bone-loss stages.

The upper jaw sits below the maxillary sinuses and its bone is often softer, so there may be less room and less density for implants at the back. The lower jaw has a nerve running through it that implants must avoid. Our pages on the upper jaw and sinus and the lower jaw and nerve explain both.

A long implant anchored in the cheekbone (zygomatic bone) rather than in the upper jaw alone. It is used when the upper jaw has too little bone for standard implants. See cheekbone anchorage.

Bone grows directly onto the implant surface in a process called osseointegration, over a period of weeks to months. Our osseointegration page explains the stages.

A panoramic X-ray is flat. A CBCT scan shows bone height, width and the position of the sinus and nerve in three dimensions, which is what implant planning needs. At Precious Dental, full-arch cases are planned from a 3D scan.

Dentists often describe the ridge using the Cawood and Howell classification, from a ridge with teeth to a flat or hollow ridge. The bone-loss stages page shows each class with an illustration.

Most are titanium or a titanium alloy; some are titanium-zirconium; a smaller number are ceramic (zirconia). See titanium and zirconia.

Zirconia is a strong ceramic that can be milled from a block into a whole arch of teeth. Different types trade strength against translucency. The zirconia page explains the grades.

Usually acrylic (PMMA) or similar resins, which are lighter and easier to adjust while the gums and bone settle. See acrylic and PMMA.

It is a framework that stiffens a full-arch bridge and spreads the load between implants. See frameworks and bars. At Precious Dental the bar is priced at £275 (approx. €328 or US$368) and included in the both-jaw packages.

The evidence on titanium allergy is limited and still debated. If you have known metal sensitivities, tell your dentist before planning. Our titanium page covers what is known.

It depends on your passport, the purpose and the length of stay, and the rules change. Our travel guides by country link only to official government sources, such as the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and show the date we checked them. Always confirm on the official site before booking.

Typically two. At Precious Dental the implant packages include 4 hotel nights on the first visit and 5 on the second, with airport and clinic transfers. The months in between allow the implants to fuse with bone. See the timeline tool.

Allow rest days before surgery so that you are not exhausted on the day, and follow your surgeon's advice on flying afterwards. Our article on long-haul travel and the country guides cover this.

A dentist and hygienist of your choice where you live. Every implant patient at Precious Dental receives an implant passport and copies of their X-rays and scans, so a local dentist can see exactly what was placed. Each travel guide covers aftercare in that country.

Yes, many people travel with a partner or relative. Check the entry rules for their passport too, and ask us about hotel arrangements for a companion when you receive your plan.

A fixed full arch on four implants per jaw is £6,000 (approx. €7,170 or US$8,020) and on six implants per jaw £6,500 (approx. €7,760 or US$8,690), both jaws in total. That includes implants, zirconia teeth, the titanium bar, temporary teeth, extractions, X-rays, medication, hotel and transfers. Flights are not included. See the prices page.

Precious Dental sets its prices in pounds sterling. We show approximate euro and dollar figures using European Central Bank reference rates of 23 October 2026. The cost converter also shows Canadian, Australian and New Zealand dollars and Swiss francs.

Flights, and any bone graft or sinus lift that your scan shows you need: a bone graft is £150 (approx. €179 or US$201) per 1cc and a sinus lift £350 (approx. €418 or US$468) per procedure. Zygomatic implants, if needed, are £2,000 (approx. €2,390 or US$2,670) each. See prices.

It may. Banks and card providers set their own exchange rates and fees, which can differ from the reference rate we use. Ask your bank before you pay.

It depends entirely on your country, your tax status and your policy. For Irish readers, our article on Med 2 tax relief links the Revenue guidance. Elsewhere, ask your insurer or tax authority in writing before you travel.

Precious Dental, a licensed private dental clinic in Antalya. It is our own clinic and our top pick, and we benefit if you choose it. See the advertising disclosure.

Our implant surgeon, Dt. Hüseyin Yavuz Özbek, Turkish Dental Association no. 49105. See the editorial team.

Every PubMed ID is checked against the US National Library of Medicine's database before publication, and figures are copied from the source. See the editorial policy.

No. They are AI-generated illustrations with no people in them, and they are labelled. The only patient photos on the site are real Precious Dental patients who gave written consent, on the why Precious Dental page.

Send a panoramic X-ray, CBCT scan or photos through the contact page or on WhatsApp. Our surgeon reviews them and you receive a written plan with an itemised price. It is free and commits you to nothing.

Yes. Precious Dental also publishes a UK-focused guide. You are welcome to use this library too; the UK travel page links to it.