For dental implants in Turkey, most patients stay 5–9 days for the first visit.
The time you should spend in Turkey for dental implants really depends on the treatment itself. Most often, the dental implant treatment involves two visits rather than one long stay. In the first visit, the emphasis is solely on the procedure itself. Whereas the second one is scheduled once your implants have healed, integrated themselves with the jawbone, and the new teeth are ready for placement.
Schedule-wise at Lema Dental Clinic, treatment is customized to suit each patient’s needs. For example, Dr. Polen Akkılıç and Prof. Dr. Coşkun Yıldız, the team at this clinic, will be able to determine bone condition, implant site, tooth alignment, healing requirements, and also the restorative plan before deciding the number of visits, so they can give a very accurate schedule to their patients after their first consultation.
Dental Treatment Duration in Turkey Explained
The duration of your dental treatment will depend largely on the procedure performed. Veneers and zirconium crowns are usually done in a single appointment. For dental implants, a healing period is usually required after the first appointment before the next appointment.
| Treatment | Visits to Turkey | Average Treatment Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Veneers | 1 visit | Approximately 5 days |
| Single or Double Implant | Usually 2 visits | Healing period in between |
| All-on-4 | Usually 2 visits | Around 1 year between the two stages |
| All-on-6 | Usually 2 visits | Several months between the two stages |
| Bone Regeneration | May require 3 visits | Grafting must heal completely before the next stage |
The timetable of treatment can vary, should the need to perform extractions, bone grafting, raising the nasal sinus, or another treatment arises.
Dental Implants in Turkey – Two Visits Required
Standard implant treatment usually consists of two stages
In the first session, the doctor completes the final check-up and scans the X-rays or 3D images, then implants are placed. If necessary, some teeth extractions or bone grafts can also be done.
If suitable, a temporary prosthesis may be given following an assessment of implant stability, occlusion and treatment plan at a first visit.
In this period, the dental surgery is left to recover. Bonding between the implants and jawbone occurs during this process called osseointegration, which generally requires 4-6 months.
Implants are checked for healing progress by the doctor in the second session; if the implants are healing well and have become a part of a healthy bone, finally, crowns, bridges, or entire jaw prosthesis can be made,e and the patient can be fitted with the final restoration.
At Lema Dental Clinic, Polen Akkılıç and Prof. Dr. Coşkun Yıldız have both the knowledge and experience to ensure the healing process and the requirements for restoration are met to avoid rushing into the final stage.
Veneers and Zirconium Crowns – 6 Day Single Visit
Veneers and zirconium crowns do not require the same bone-healing time as dental implants.
The planning and execution of several dentures and zirconium veneer treatments require approx. 6 working days at our clinic. During this time, your teeth will be examined and prepared, impressions will be recorded, prosthetic appliances will be manufactured, and the fit as well as the occlusion of the prosthetic appliance will be checked.
Unfortunately, extra work like gum surgery, root canal therapy, or other dental care may add more time to the treatment. This is why patients are advised not to arrange return flights right after their scheduled appointment for the final restorations.
All-on-4 / All-on-6 – Two Visits Required
About the number of visits for implant treatment:t It is worth noting here that the implant treatments “All-on-4” and “All-on-6” are typically scheduled in two stages as well.
At the very first visit, the dentist will place either four or six implants in the lower jaw or the upper jaw of the patient. If the teeth are not healthy to keep, they can be extracted. With the aid of a temporary bridge, the implants might be covered right away if they are deemed stable enough.
When everything goes as expected, a patient leaves the office smiling, not only with his or her new implants but also with the knowledge that during the healing period there will be no need for follow-up appointments.
Osseointegration is the main issue behind the time of the second visit, during which the implants are checked, and the final restoration of the entire jaw arch is planned and done.
The length of healing for implant “All-on-4” and “All-on-6” is not dictated by the count of the implants alone. Factors such as quality of the bone, level of stability of the implants (i.e., how secure they are in the bone), bite, technical challenges involved in the procedure, and overall health condition of the patient, for example, are also crucial factors to consider here.
Dentist Polen Akkılıç and Prof. Dr. Coşkun Yıldız at Lema Dental Clinic can do a 3D scanning assessment along with evaluating available bone, location of the implants, and your prosthetic needs prior to deciding whether All-on-4 or All-on-6 is the best for you!
Bone grafting – when is the third visit necessary?
Unfortunately, not every patient who has sufficient bone support can withstand immediate implant placement. So in such instances, we might first recommend an operation to augment the bone.
Tiny bone grafts can be carried out at the same time as placing your implants, but for bigger ones, you will usually have enough time for the bone graft and the healing between the bone and the jaw to take place before the implants are done.
Hence, the sequence of such a staged treatment is:
- The first visit for a bone graft
- The second visit will see implant placement following a healed graft
- The third visit will include a final restoration once the implants are fully healed
Prof. Dr. Coşkun Yıldız and Dentist Polen Akkılıç at Lema Dental Clinic make it a practice to examine the bone not only through clinical examination but also by 3D imaging. This greatly affects our judgment about the possibility of the bone graft and implant placing either done together or in stages.
Accordingly, not every patient gets the benefit from three visits. It all hinges on the quantity and type of bone that can be used.
FAQ
How much time is needed to complete a dental implant in Turkey?
A first step is to implant the fixtures, which in many cases may be done during one trip. It takes two visits for the whole healing process and treatment, and they need to be spaced several months apart due to the healing periods.
Can one go to Turkey for dental implants?
If the treatment is well arranged in advance, the facility is a certified and accredited clinic, and the patient also knows that the healing process and regular check-ups are part of the journey, then Turkey may be a good choice.
What is the speed of doing a dental implant?
Implant surgery generally ends with a single visit, although the time between surgery and implant integration, the phase when the tooth is replaced, takes several months on average.
Can you put in a temporary tooth while your own tooth implant is healing?
Owing to their versatility, temporary teeth are a possibility but only when factors such as implant stability, condition of the bone, bite alignment, type of restoration planned, etc., have all been considered.
Is it required to take time off after implant surgery?
Depending on the type of implant and the procedure done, you may feel comfortable doing your daily work within three days after the surgery. But you may suffer from swelling and/or tenderness, and so it is better to consult your dentist about how to deal with your recovery.
References
- PubMed – Dental Implant Osseointegration
Scientific information about bone healing and integration around dental implants. - PubMed – Immediate, Early and Conventional Implant Loading
Evidence concerning different implant healing and restoration timelines. - NHS – Bone Grafting for Dental Implants
Patient information about bone graft healing and staged implant treatment. - PubMed – Full-Arch Implant-Supported Restorations
Research covering implant healing, loading, and full-arch treatment planning.
