Dental Implants in Istanbul 2027: Cost, Days Needed, Gulf Guide

Dental implants in Istanbul start from €1,150 at our partner clinics and usually take two visits. Here is the cost, the days you need and how to choose a clinic.

Ekaterina VildonyaAuthor6 November 20269 min read

Dental Implants in Istanbul 2027: Cost, Days Needed, Gulf Guide

Before and after dental work in Istanbul at a partner clinic

Dental implants in Istanbul start at €1,150 at our partner clinics, and the final price is given in writing once the dentist has seen your X-ray and photos. As for how long dental implants take in Turkey, it is usually done over two visits: the first to examine your mouth and place the implant, the second, after the bone has healed, to fit the crown. We arrange the clinic, hotel and transport with an Arabic interpreter in our medical package in Istanbul.

At a glance	Detail
Starting price	Dental implant or veneer from €1,150, Hollywood smile from €1,450
Final price	Given in writing after the dentist reviews your X-ray and photos
Usual number of visits	Two visits about 3 to 6 months apart; immediate implants do not suit every case
First visit	Typically about 5 to 7 days; the dentist sets the real length
What we handle	Matching clinic and dentist to your budget, hotel, airport pick-up, Arabic interpreter, and flights if you want them

How much do dental implants cost in Istanbul?

Many people in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar ask the same thing: how much does it cost to get teeth fitted in Turkey? The honest answer is that the number does not come from a fixed price list. At our partners a single implant or a veneer starts from €1,150, and a Hollywood smile starts from €1,450. These are starting prices, not a final offer for your case.

What pushes the price above the starting point? Four things the dentist sees on the X-ray before you commit any money:

Factor	Why it changes the price
Bone graft	If the bone is thin, material has to be added before or during placement
Sinus lift	Done in some upper back jaw cases when there is little bone
Implant brand	Brands differ in price, and you should receive the written implant card
Crown type	A zirconia crown is priced differently from other types

See also our pages on the cost of teeth in Turkey and dental work in Turkey to see what each package covers. If you only want to improve the front teeth, read our veneers package in Turkey.

One of the patient recovery rooms at a partner clinic in Istanbul

How long do dental implants take in Turkey, and how many days do you need?

The accepted rule in dentistry is that the implant needs a healing period after placement before the final crown goes on. The literature describes the traditional waiting period as roughly 3 to 6 months, and says the real time varies with the patient and bone quality. That is why most cases plan two trips to Istanbul, with the dentist estimating the date of the second.

The first visit usually takes 5 to 7 days, which is an estimate, not a commitment. This is a typical schedule, and the dentist adjusts it for your case:

Day 1: arrival, airport pick-up, rest at the hotel.
Day 2: examination, panoramic X-ray and 3D scan, and a written treatment plan with the final price.
Day 3: implant placement surgery, then rest.
Days 4 and 5: check-ups at the clinic and a quiet outing in the city if the dentist allows.
Last day: a final check and home-care instructions, then the flight.

The second visit, after the bone has healed, is usually shorter. The dentist takes the measurements and fits the crown, and it is often estimated at about 5 to 7 days, which the dentist confirms depending on the crown type. We agree the date with you in advance and book the hotel and pick-up again.

Immediate implants or the two-stage method?

Immediate implants in Turkey mean fitting a temporary tooth or crown on the implant within a few days instead of waiting months. The Cochrane review classes immediate loading as within a week of placement and conventional loading as after two months. It also says high implant stability at placement is one of the conditions for immediate or early loading to succeed. So it depends on your bone, not on your wishes.

Comparison	Immediate implants	Two-stage implants
When the tooth is fitted	Within days of placement	After a conventional healing period (about 3 to 6 months)
Number of visits	One visit may be enough in suitable cases	Usually two visits
Main requirement	Good implant stability and good bone	Does not need the same level of stability
Who decides	The dentist after X-ray and examination	The dentist after X-ray and examination

We do not promise anyone immediate implants before the dentist has seen the X-ray. If you are told on the first call that your case suits it without an X-ray, ask why. For more on implant prices and details, read our report on dental implant costs for patients from Germany, because the same method applies to you.

How do you choose the best dental implant centre in Istanbul?

The best dental implant centres in Istanbul are not one list we hand to everyone. The best one fits your case and budget and writes everything down. These are the questions we ask any clinic before we recommend it, and you can ask them yourself:

Is the clinic licensed? Ask for its official name and licence number and check it.
Which dentist will actually place the implant? Ask for the name and speciality, not just the clinic's name.
Is the treatment plan written, with the final price and the number of implants and crowns?
What is the implant brand? Ask for the implant card showing brand and size.
Is the warranty in writing and issued by the clinic itself? A spoken warranty is worth nothing.
What follow-up is there after you return home? Ask who answers you and how.

Our partners in medical care are MedArt Hair, Natural Clinic, Acıbadem, Vera Clinic and Medical Park. We choose the clinic and dentist from among them based on what the dentist needs to do and what you can afford, and we do not recommend a clinic for a treatment we have not confirmed it offers.

Natural Clinic, one of the partner clinics in our medical package

Travelling from the Gulf: flights, entry and stay

Entry: Gulf media reported that a Turkish presidential decree issued in December 2023 exempted citizens of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Oman from the tourist visa for 90 days in every 180, with an ordinary passport valid for six months. Qatar and Kuwait were not in that decree, so check the current rule for your nationality on the Turkish foreign ministry website or the e-visa platform before you book.

Flights: we book tickets from your city if you want, and choose times that fit your examination date. We do not print a flight timetable here because airlines and times change; we give you the options available on the day you ask.

Stay: we book a hotel close to the clinic so you do not cross the city while tired. An Arabic-speaking assistant goes with you at the clinic and on the way, and we point you to restaurants serving halal food. Families are welcome, and whoever travels with you can explore Istanbul while you are with the dentist. See places to visit in Istanbul with family for what suits your children.

What this means for your trip

If you are thinking about dental implants in Istanbul, count two trips, not one. First send us an older panoramic X-ray if you have one, and photos of your mouth, so we know the type of case and can give you a first estimate. After the dentist has reviewed them you get the final price in writing.

Book the first visit at a time that does not rush you, because recovery after surgery needs rest. After the first days of rest, if the dentist allows, you can book a short Bosphorus cruise, which is calm and takes no effort. Your real commitment is coming back on the agreed date to have the crown fitted.

And if you are considering another treatment alongside your teeth, we also have hair transplants in Istanbul for travellers from Saudi Arabia with prices starting from €1,250.

Questions travellers are asking

How much do dental implants cost in Istanbul?

Dental implants at our partner clinics in Istanbul start from €1,150, but that is a starting price, not a final one, because the real price is set in writing after the dentist has seen the X-ray and photos and decided whether you need a bone graft, a sinus lift or a different type of crown. Send us your X-rays and we will give you an estimate.

How long do dental implants take in Turkey?

Most cases need two visits, the first to place the implant, usually five to seven days, then a second visit after a healing period traditionally between three and six months to fit the crown, and the dentist decides the real length depending on the condition of the bone.

Are immediate dental implants in Turkey right for me?

Immediate implants mean fitting a tooth on the implant within days, and they only work if the implant is stable and the bone is good, which the dentist decides after the X-ray and examination, so do not accept a promise of them before the dentist has actually seen your case. Other cases need two stages.

How are dental implants done in Turkey, step by step?

It starts with an examination, a panoramic X-ray and a 3D scan, then a written treatment plan, then implant placement surgery, then a healing period, then fitting the crown at the second visit. The time between the steps is set by the dentist for your case.

What is the best dental implant centre in Istanbul?

There is no single best centre for everyone; the best is the one with a verifiable licence and a named dentist that writes down your treatment plan, price, implant card and warranty, and follows you up after you return home. We recommend a clinic according to your case and budget from among our partners.

Do I need a visa for dental treatment in Turkey?

Gulf media reported that citizens of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Oman have been exempt from the tourist visa for 90 days in every 180 since December 2023, while citizens of Qatar, Kuwait and other countries should check the current rule for their nationality before booking. The official source is the Turkish foreign ministry.

Can I travel with my family?

Yes, you can travel with your family, and we book you a hotel near the clinic and arrange private tours of Istanbul for them while you are with the dentist. An Arabic-speaking assistant is with you throughout the stay.

Is there a warranty on implants?

The warranty is given by the clinic itself, not by us, so ask for it in writing, covering what it includes, how long it lasts and its conditions, before you pay anything. We do not quote success rates because we have no verified source for them.

Plan it with us

We are a licensed travel agency. We choose the clinic and dentist, then book the hotel and arrange transport. These are tourist services you can add:

VIP private transfer from Istanbul Airport to your hotel, from $60
2-hour private Bosphorus yacht cruise, from $600
Best of Istanbul private guided tour, from $199

See all our Istanbul tours or the details of the medical package. Message us on WhatsApp: +90 545 307 67 88.

Sources: Cochrane review on timing of loading dental implants, Gulf News and Arabian Business reports on the visa exemption, checked 6 November 2026.