All-on-6 Implants in Turkey

All-on-6 replaces a whole arch of missing or failing teeth with a fixed bridge supported by six titanium implants — one or two more than All-on-4 — to spread chewing forces more widely and add stability where the bone allows. For international patients, accredited Turkish clinics offer this full-arch treatment for roughly 50-70% less than UK or US private fees, typically over two trips: a temporary fixed bridge is fitted within days of surgery, and the permanent bridge after the implants have healed. Whether six implants are right for you, rather than four, is decided from a 3D CT scan of your jaw rather than promised in advance. Unal Cakar coordinates the whole journey as an independent facilitator, so you deal with vetted, accredited clinics and pay the clinic directly.

All-on-6 is a full-arch dental implant technique in which six implants act as the foundation for a single, non-removable bridge that replaces all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw. The 'six' refers to the number of implant posts; the bridge itself usually carries 12-14 teeth. It is designed for people who have lost most or all of their teeth in an arch, or whose remaining teeth are failing, and who want fixed teeth rather than a removable denture.

Compared with All-on-4, the two extra implants share the load across more anchor points, which can improve stability and is often favoured for the upper jaw, where bone is typically softer, or for patients with stronger, more abundant bone. More implants are not automatically 'better': the right number depends on your bone volume, bite and individual anatomy, which a responsible dentist confirms with imaging rather than selling a higher count by default.

Treatment starts with a consultation and a 3D CT (CBCT) scan, which maps bone height, density and the position of nerves and sinuses. Any failing teeth in the arch are removed, and six implants are placed into the jawbone under local anaesthetic, often with sedation; the rear implants may be angled to make the most of available bone and reduce the need for grafting or a sinus lift. In many cases a temporary fixed bridge is attached within a few days, under an immediate-load protocol, so you rarely leave without teeth.

The implants then need three to six months to fuse with the bone — a process called osseointegration — before the permanent bridge is made. This is why All-on-6 normally spans two trips: surgery and a temporary bridge on the first, and the milled final bridge (commonly acrylic-titanium, zirconia or a hybrid) fitted on the second once healing is complete. The final tooth shade, shape and bite are agreed with you before the permanent bridge is finished.

• Six implants support a fixed, non-removable full-arch bridge for broader load distribution
• Often advised for the upper jaw or patients with sufficient, healthy bone
• Temporary fixed teeth usually within days; permanent bridge after 3-6 months' healing
• Named implant brands and a written dental warranty, with all-inclusive per-arch pricing
• Two coordinated trips with structured aftercare; you pay the accredited clinic directly

1. 01

   Online assessment & CT planning

   Share photos and any recent X-rays; a partner dentist reviews your case and, where needed, a CBCT scan to confirm whether four or six implants suit your bone. You receive a written, itemised plan before you travel.

2. 02

   Arrival & first consultation

   On arrival in Turkey you have an in-person examination and updated scans. The final surgical plan, implant brand and bridge material are confirmed and consented before anything begins.

3. 03

   Surgery & temporary bridge

   Failing teeth are removed and six implants placed under local anaesthetic with optional sedation. A temporary fixed bridge is usually fitted within a few days, so you leave the first trip with teeth.

4. 04

   Healing at home (osseointegration)

   You return home and the implants integrate over roughly three to six months. Unal's team stays in contact and your clinic remains reachable for any questions during healing.

5. 05

   Second trip & final bridge

   You come back for the permanent bridge: impressions or digital scans, a try-in, then fitting of the milled final bridge with shade and bite agreed with you.

6. 06

   Aftercare & warranty

   You return home with maintenance guidance, a written implant and bridge warranty, and a structured aftercare plan, including how to arrange reviews locally or remotely.

All-on-6 suits adults who have lost most or all of the teeth in an arch, have failing teeth due for extraction, or wear a loose denture and want a fixed solution — provided they have enough healthy bone to anchor six implants, which a CT scan confirms. It is less suitable, or needs extra planning, for people with very limited bone (who may need grafting, a sinus lift, or an All-on-4 design), uncontrolled diabetes, active gum disease, or those taking certain bone medications. Heavy smoking significantly raises the risk of implant failure, and a responsible clinic will discuss this honestly. Where six implants are not justified, an ethical dentist will recommend four rather than over-treating; the final number is always an individual clinical decision.

• A fixed, non-removable full arch — no plates, adhesives or nightly removal like a conventional denture
• Six anchor points distribute chewing forces more evenly, adding stability that is often valued in the upper jaw or with good bone
• Temporary fixed teeth usually within days, so you are rarely without teeth
• Named, traceable implant brands such as Straumann, Nobel Biocare or MIS, backed by a written warranty
• Roughly 50-70% lower cost than equivalent UK or US private treatment, with transparent per-arch pricing
• Restored chewing, speech and facial support, with a natural-looking result agreed before the final bridge is made

In the first days after surgery, expect some swelling, bruising and mild-to-moderate discomfort, managed with prescribed painkillers and a soft or liquid diet. Most people feel comfortable enough to fly home within a few days, having received their temporary fixed bridge. You eat softer foods while the implants integrate and follow careful cleaning instructions to protect the surgical sites.

Over the following three to six months the implants fuse with the bone. During this phase the temporary bridge does the work; you avoid very hard or chewy foods and keep up meticulous oral hygiene. Once healing is confirmed, you return for the permanent bridge, after which normal eating gradually resumes. Long-term, the bridge needs the same daily cleaning and professional maintenance as natural teeth to keep the gums and implants healthy.

Most patients regain a stable, fixed set of teeth that lets them eat, speak and smile with confidence, and well-maintained full-arch implants can last many years. Results depend on bone quality, oral hygiene, lifestyle (especially smoking) and regular maintenance, so outcomes are individual and cannot be guaranteed. The temporary bridge gives an early preview, while the permanent bridge — agreed with you for shade, shape and bite — delivers the definitive look and function once the implants have healed.

A full arch of All-on-6 in the UK or US can run into many thousands of pounds per arch; accredited Turkish clinics deliver comparable treatment, with the same named implant brands and laboratory materials, for roughly 50-70% less — usually as an all-inclusive per-arch package. Unal Cakar is an independent health-tourism facilitator and patient advocate, not a clinic: he vets and coordinates accredited partner hospitals, arranges your assessment, scans, travel and accommodation, and stays alongside you through both trips and aftercare. Crucially, you pay the clinic directly for your treatment — Unal is sponsored by the vetted partner hospitals — so his guidance stays focused on the right plan for you, including written warranties where they genuinely apply.