Frequently asked questions

With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, implants routinely last 15–25 years, and the titanium post can last a lifetime. The crown on top may need replacing after 10–15 years of normal wear.

The surgery is done under local anaesthetic, so you feel pressure but not pain. Most patients compare recovery to a tooth extraction and manage with standard painkillers for a day or two.

Usually two. On the first trip the implant is placed; after 2–4 months of healing you return for the permanent crown. A temporary tooth can be provided in the gap where appropriate.

Often yes. Bone grafting or a sinus lift can rebuild enough bone for an implant. We confirm this from your CBCT scan before quoting, and tell you honestly if an alternative is safer.

We place premium, globally serviceable brands and document the lot numbers so any dentist worldwide can service your implant later. Brand choice is agreed with you in your written plan.

Your implants and crowns carry a written multi-year warranty. We provide a full records package (X-rays, materials, lot numbers) for your home dentist and remain reachable for remote follow-up.

A denture rests on the gums and can slip, click or cover your palate; All-on-4 is fixed to four implants, so it stays put and lets you bite with far more force. You clean it like natural teeth rather than taking it out at night. For most patients it feels much closer to having their own teeth back.

Usually, if your bone is firm enough to hold the implants securely at surgery. In that case we fit a fixed temporary bridge the same day and replace it with the permanent bridge after healing. If your bone isn't ready for immediate loading we use a short healing period first. We'll tell you honestly which applies once we see your CBCT.

All-on-4 uses four implants per arch; All-on-6 uses six, which can add stability when the bone allows and the budget permits. Replacing teeth individually can need eight or more implants and costs more. Dr. İşler recommends the option that best matches your bone and goals, not the most expensive one.

Often yes. Angling the back two implants is exactly how All-on-4 avoids the areas where bone is usually thinnest, so many people avoid grafting altogether. If more support is needed we may suggest All-on-6 or a small graft. We confirm what's possible from your CBCT before quoting.

Porcelain (E-max) veneers are thin ceramic shells custom-made in a lab; they resist staining and typically last 10–15+ years. Composite veneers are tooth-coloured resin sculpted directly onto the tooth in a single visit, cost less, but wear and stain faster. Porcelain suits long-term smile makeovers, while composite is a good budget or reversible option.

The term "Turkey teeth" describes cases where healthy teeth were filed down to small pegs and covered with crowns, often mis-sold as "veneers". That aggressive preparation can irritate or kill the nerve and is irreversible. Dr. İşler's minimal-prep veneers remove little or no enamel and are a fundamentally different, more conservative treatment.

A true minimal-prep veneer removes only about 0.3–0.5 mm of enamel, and in some cases none at all. This is very different from crown preparation, which reduces the whole tooth. Dr. İşler will only remove tooth structure that is genuinely necessary for the result you want.

With good hygiene and regular check-ups, porcelain veneers commonly last 10–15 years or more before they need replacing. Grinding your teeth, biting nails or opening packaging with your teeth shortens their life. A night guard is often recommended if you clench or grind.

Porcelain/E-max veneers at our clinic are significantly more affordable than UK private prices, and composite veneers cost less per tooth but last a shorter time. Your exact, fixed quote depends on your photos, CBCT/X-ray and how many teeth you treat. Contact us for a personalised, itemised quote.

A porcelain veneer smile is usually completed in one trip of about five to seven days: preparation and temporaries early in the week, then fitting the final veneers a few days later. Composite veneers can often be finished in a single appointment. We confirm the timeline in your written plan before you travel.

No-prep and minimal-prep veneers preserve most of the natural tooth, but any enamel that is removed does not grow back, so veneers should be treated as a long-term commitment. Composite veneers are the most conservative and easiest to revise. Dr. İşler will tell you honestly if whitening or orthodontics would meet your goal with less intervention.

Shade and shape are chosen with you rather than defaulting to an unnaturally bright white. E-max porcelain mimics the way real enamel reflects light, so well-planned veneers look like healthy teeth, not a uniform block. You approve the design before the final veneers are made.

For most back teeth and implant crowns they are. Monolithic zirconia is stronger and has no metal core, so it never shows a grey line at the gum. Porcelain-fused-to-metal is still a sound, budget-friendly option, and for some front teeth a layered ceramic can look more translucent. We choose the material tooth by tooth rather than by default.

Modern monolithic and layered zirconia is tooth-coloured and shaped to match your neighbouring teeth in size and shade. On back teeth strength matters most; on front teeth we can use a layered or high-translucency zirconia for a more lifelike finish. We agree the shade with you before the crown is made.

With good hygiene and regular check-ups, zirconia crowns commonly last 10–15 years or more, and the material itself is very resistant to wear and fracture. Longevity depends on the health of the tooth or implant underneath and on habits like grinding. A nightguard is worth considering if you clench.

A zirconia crown at our clinic is significantly more affordable than UK and German private prices. The exact figure depends on the tooth, whether root treatment or a post is needed first, and how many crowns you have. Your fixed, itemised quote is confirmed after we review your X-ray or CBCT. Contact us for a personalised quote.

Most single crowns are completed in one trip of about three to five working days: one visit to prepare the tooth and take an impression, then a fitting once the crown is milled. A temporary crown protects the tooth in between. Larger cases with several crowns or implants may need a second trip.

Well-polished or glazed monolithic zirconia is kind to the teeth it bites against; the wear risk comes mainly from rough, unpolished surfaces. We polish and glaze every crown and check your bite at the fitting. If you grind heavily, we may recommend a nightguard to protect both the crown and your natural teeth.

Yes. Zirconia is a popular choice for implant crowns and full-arch bridges because it is strong, metal-free and gum-friendly. It pairs well with a titanium implant and a custom abutment. We document the materials and lot numbers so your restoration can be serviced anywhere.

Both restore a full arch of teeth with a fixed bridge, but All-on-4 uses four implants and All-on-6 uses six. The two extra implants in All-on-6 spread the chewing load more widely and add a margin of support. Placing them usually needs more healthy bone.

We lean towards All-on-6 when your CBCT shows enough bone for six implants and your bite is heavy: strong chewing muscles, grinding (bruxism), or a full arch of teeth biting against the new one. The extra anchors help share that force. If bone is limited, a well-planned All-on-4 is often the safer choice.

Usually yes, because it involves two more implants and often a larger bridge. Your exact, fixed quote depends on your CBCT scan, any bone grafting and the materials chosen. Contact us for a personalised, itemised quote rather than a guessed figure.

In many cases, yes. If the implants are stable enough at surgery, we can fit a fixed temporary bridge the same day (immediate loading). The final, stronger bridge is fitted after 2–4 months of healing, usually on a second trip.

Bone grafting or a sinus lift can sometimes create the support needed, and we confirm this from your CBCT before quoting. If six implants can't be placed safely, we will say so and recommend All-on-4 or another plan. We would rather propose fewer implants than place one in poor bone.

With six implants the bridge has more support, so losing a single implant is less likely to compromise the whole arch than with four. Your treatment carries a written multi-year warranty, and we provide full records (X-rays, materials and lot numbers) so any dentist can help. We remain reachable for remote follow-up.

"Hollywood smile" is a marketing term, usually meaning a full set of veneers on the visible teeth. A smile makeover is the broader, tailored plan. It may use veneers, but only where they genuinely help, alongside whitening, crowns or gum work. We design for your face, not a one-size-fits-all look.

Only if you ask for that. We choose a shade and tooth shape that suit your age, face and skin tone, and you approve it on a mock-up first. Most patients want a natural, healthy improvement rather than a blinding white, and that's what we design for.

It depends. Thin porcelain veneers often need only minimal reshaping, and in some cases no-prep veneers are possible; crowns need more reduction. Dr. İşler always chooses the most conservative option that still gives a lasting result, and explains exactly what will be removed.

Usually one trip of about 5–7 days for veneers or crowns: design and preparation at the start, then fitting the finished restorations a few days later once the lab has made them. More complex cases that also involve implants or orthodontics may need a second visit.

Good-quality porcelain veneers typically last 10–15 years, and often longer with careful hygiene and a nightguard if you grind your teeth. They can chip or stain over time and may eventually need replacing, which we cover in your written warranty and aftercare plan.

Not until the underlying problem is treated. Cosmetic work on an unhealthy mouth fails quickly, so we stabilise decay and gum health first. Dr. İşler will tell you honestly if you need treatment before the aesthetic stage, and factor it into your quote.

Yes. Professional whitening supervised by a dentist is considered safe, and the American Dental Association recognises peroxide-based whitening as effective. The most common side effects are temporary tooth sensitivity and mild gum irritation, which usually settle within a day or two. We check your teeth and gums first so the gel is used safely.

Neither is "better"; they suit different needs. In-office whitening gives a visible lift the same day, while a custom take-home kit works more gradually and costs less. Many patients combine the two, starting with an in-office session and then using trays to fine-tune and top up at home.

Typically six months to two or three years, depending on your diet and habits. Coffee, red wine, tea and smoking dull the result fastest. A short top-up with your take-home trays keeps your smile bright without repeating the full treatment.

No. Whitening gel only lightens natural enamel, so any crowns, veneers or tooth-coloured fillings keep their original shade. If you have visible restorations we plan around this and, where needed, replace them to match your newly whitened teeth. It is worth discussing before you whiten.

Whitening works best on healthy teeth with yellow or brown surface staining. Grey or tetracycline-type stains respond poorly, and untreated decay or gum disease should be sorted first. We generally don't whiten during pregnancy or for under-18s, and we'll tell you honestly if veneers would give a better result.

There is no good evidence that professional whitening at supervised concentrations permanently harms enamel. Any sensitivity is temporary and caused by the gel passing through the tooth, not by weakening it. Shop-bought kits used incorrectly carry more risk, which is why we prefer a dentist-supervised approach.

Yes, and it is often the sensible order. We usually whiten your natural teeth first to set the target shade, then match any veneers or crowns to that colour. That way your restorations and natural teeth stay in harmony for years.

For most healthy adults a check-up every 6–12 months is enough, and your dentist may suggest a shorter interval if you're prone to decay or gum disease. Regular visits catch small problems (a tiny cavity or early gum inflammation) before they need bigger, costlier treatment.

Yes. Dr. İşler sees children for check-ups, cleanings, fluoride and fissure sealants, and simple fillings, with a calm and unhurried approach. Building a positive early experience is one of the best ways to prevent dental anxiety later in life.

We examine your teeth, gums and soft tissues, take any X-rays needed to see between and inside teeth, and screen for decay and gum disease. A scale-and-polish then removes the hardened plaque (tartar) your toothbrush can't reach. You leave with a clear, written plan for anything that needs attention.

For most everyday cavities, tooth-coloured composite fillings are strong, mercury-free and bonded directly to the tooth, so they look natural and preserve more of your own enamel. Very large or heavily loaded back teeth are sometimes better restored with an inlay or crown, and we'll tell you honestly which is right for your tooth.

Often, yes. Simple fillings and a professional clean can usually be done in the same visit as your examination, so international patients frequently complete routine care in a single trip. Anything more involved (a root canal or a crown) is planned and quoted in writing first.

No. X-rays are taken only when they'll change your care (for example to check between teeth or under an existing filling), not routinely at every appointment. Modern digital sensors use a very low radiation dose.

Yes. If you are in Istanbul we keep urgent slots each day for pain, broken teeth and swellings. Message us on WhatsApp with your symptoms and location and we will give you the earliest time. We treat the pain first and plan any longer work separately.

Absolutely. We regularly see visitors whose holiday is interrupted by a broken tooth, lost filling or loose crown. We stabilise the tooth and relieve the pain the same day so you can carry on your trip, and give you a records package for your dentist back home.

Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, and gently rinse it in milk or saline if it is dirty. If you can, place it back in the socket; otherwise keep it in milk or inside your cheek and reach us within an hour. The sooner it is re-implanted, the better the chance of saving it.

Standard painkillers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol, used as directed, usually help, and a cold compress on the cheek reduces swelling. Avoid very hot, cold or sugary foods on that side. Do not place aspirin directly on the gum, as it can burn the tissue.

Facial swelling can signal a spreading infection and should be seen quickly. If you also have difficulty breathing or swallowing, a fever, or swelling that is closing your eye, treat it as a medical emergency and go to the nearest hospital. Otherwise contact us straight away for same-day care.

An emergency examination with an X-ray is inexpensive, and you get a fixed, itemised quote before any treatment starts. Costs depend on what the tooth needs. A simple extraction is far less than a root canal. Contact us and we'll confirm your personalised quote once we've examined the tooth.

Yes. Send a photo of the tooth and any recent X-ray on WhatsApp and Dr. İşler will give first-aid advice and tell you honestly whether it can wait or needs to be seen urgently. This is especially useful if you are still travelling to Istanbul.

As a rule of thumb, by their first birthday or when the first tooth appears. Early visits are short and friendly (a look, a count of the teeth and advice for parents), so your child gets used to the dentist as a normal, unthreatening place long before any treatment is ever needed.

Yes. Baby teeth hold space for the adult teeth, help your child eat and speak, and can cause real pain and infection if decay is left. Treating them early (or better still preventing decay with fluoride and sealants) protects both your child's comfort and the adult teeth forming underneath.

With patience, not pressure. Dr. İşler works at the child's pace using a calm, unhurried "tell, show, do" approach, explaining each step in simple words and letting them get comfortable before anything happens. A positive early experience is the single best way to prevent dental fear later in life.

Both are simple, painless ways to prevent decay. A fissure sealant is a protective coating placed in the deep grooves of the back teeth where brushing struggles to reach, and fluoride varnish strengthens the enamel. They are especially worthwhile for children prone to cavities, and we will advise honestly whether your child needs them.

If a baby tooth is lost early to decay or a knock, the neighbouring teeth can drift into the gap and leave too little room for the adult tooth. A small space maintainer holds that space open until the permanent tooth is ready to come through, which can prevent crowding and orthodontic problems later.

Yes. X-rays are taken only when they will change your child's care (for example to check for decay hidden between teeth), never routinely. Modern digital sensors use a very low radiation dose, and protective measures are used as a matter of course.

Not the way its reputation suggests. The treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, so you feel pressure but no pain. Most patients compare it to a routine filling. The severe pain people associate with root canals is usually the infection beforehand, which the treatment actually relieves.

Most root canals are completed in one or two visits, depending on the tooth and whether there is active infection. A back molar with several canals, or a badly infected tooth, may need a second visit to be sure it is fully clean before sealing. If you also need a crown, that is usually fitted at a follow-up appointment.

Usually yes, especially on molars and premolars that take heavy chewing forces. A root-treated tooth becomes more brittle, so a crown protects it from fracturing and greatly improves how long it lasts. Some front teeth can be restored with a filling instead. Dr. İşler advises what each tooth needs.

If the tooth can be saved, a root canal is usually the better first choice. It keeps your natural tooth, preserves bone, costs less and avoids surgery. An implant is an excellent option when a tooth genuinely cannot be saved, but it is a bigger and slower treatment. We give you an honest assessment rather than pushing the more expensive route.

A root canal is significantly more affordable than comparable UK private work, with a zirconia crown where the tooth needs one. Your fixed, itemised quote depends on your X-ray or CBCT and is agreed in writing before any treatment. Contact us for a personalised quote.

Root canals are millimetres wide, often curved, and teeth can hide extra canals. A microscope lets Dr. İşler find, clean and seal every canal accurately, which is the main factor in whether the treatment lasts. Better sealing means a lower chance the infection returns.

Yes. Send a recent X-ray or CBCT and photos on WhatsApp, and Dr. İşler will review whether the tooth is restorable and send a fixed quote before you travel. If the tooth turns out not to be savable, he will tell you honestly and discuss the alternatives.

The saving comes from lower clinic overheads in Istanbul (rent, salaries and lab costs), not from cheaper implants or surgical shortcuts. We place the same premium, globally serviceable brands used by top UK and German clinics, which makes our treatment significantly more affordable than private UK fees.

A single-implant quote covers your consultation, the surgery, the abutment, the final crown and a written multi-year warranty. There is no separate surgeon's fee or charge for routine follow-up. Everything is listed as a line item before you travel.

Because the figure depends on your bone, the implant brand chosen and whether any grafting is needed, we don't quote a one-size-fits-all price. Once we've reviewed your CBCT scan we give you a fixed, itemised written quote. Contact us and we'll confirm it before you commit.

No. If your CBCT scan shows you need a bone graft or sinus lift, it is quoted upfront as a clear line item in your written quote. You will never be asked for extra money once you are in the chair.

The remote assessment and your fixed, itemised quote are free. You send a panoramic X-ray or CBCT scan and photos on WhatsApp, and Dr. İşler reviews them personally. You only pay once you decide to go ahead.

Your written quote is the price you pay. Because your case is planned from your CBCT scan before you travel, the number does not move unless you personally choose to add treatment. Any change is agreed with you in writing first.

Your written quote sets out the payment schedule and accepted methods before you travel, so there are no surprises on arrival. Any deposit is agreed with you in writing first. If you have a preferred method, ask on WhatsApp and we will confirm what is possible.

Because it depends on how many arches you treat, whether you need All-on-4 or All-on-6 and any grafting, we give you a personalised, itemised written quote rather than a generic figure. Our full-mouth treatment is significantly more affordable than typical UK private prices, and your quote is fixed in writing from your CBCT scan before you travel. Contact us and we'll prepare it.

Only if your jaw has lost too much bone to hold implants securely. When needed, a graft or sinus lift is added to your quote as a clear line item. We confirm this from your CBCT and tell you honestly if it can be avoided.

In many cases yes. A fixed temporary bridge can be fitted the same day the implants are placed, so you do not leave without teeth. The permanent bridge is fitted after the implants heal, usually a few months later. Whether same-day teeth are safe for you depends on your bone and bite.

Usually two. The first trip places the implants and fits a temporary bridge; after healing you return for the final bridge. We plan the timing around your travel so each visit is used fully.

Your itemised quote covers the consultation, surgery, implants, abutments, the bridge and a written multi-year warranty. We also provide a full records package with brand and lot numbers for your home dentist. Flights and hotel are not included, but we help you plan them.

Be cautious. Rock-bottom prices often mean unbranded implants or a standardised plan that ignores your anatomy, and a failed full-arch case is costly to redo. We use premium, documented brands and plan every case individually, backed by a written warranty.

The saving comes from far lower clinic overheads in Istanbul (rent, salaries and lab fees), not from cutting corners on quality. The ceramics themselves, such as E-max lithium disilicate, are the same globally sourced materials used in London or Munich. You pay less for the same porcelain, not for a lower standard of care.

Your written quote itemises the consultation, smile design, tooth preparation, temporaries, the final veneers and a written multi-year warranty. Flights and your hotel are not included unless we have agreed a specific package, and we state that plainly. Everything is listed line by line so you can see exactly what you are paying for.

No. Because your itemised quote is fixed and agreed before you travel, the price does not move on arrival. The only reason it would change is if your clinical needs turn out to differ from what your photos and X-ray showed, and Dr. İşler discusses any change with you before proceeding.

A full smile line is usually eight to ten veneers rather than a whole mouth. We price each case individually and give you a fixed, itemised written quote once we've reviewed your photos and CBCT, so the exact number of teeth and the material are confirmed before you travel. Just ask us for a quote.

Composite veneers are cheaper up front and can often be done in one visit, but they typically last 4–8 years and can stain. Porcelain routinely lasts 10–15 years or more, so over a decade it is frequently the better value despite the higher initial cost. Dr. İşler advises which material suits your teeth and budget rather than defaulting to the most expensive option.

Yes. A written multi-year warranty is included in the quote, not sold as an add-on, and you receive a full records package listing the materials used. Dr. İşler also remains reachable for remote follow-up after you fly home.

You can write to us in Turkish, English or German, whichever feels most natural. Dr. İşler speaks all three, so clinical questions are answered in your own language rather than through a translation app.

Anything clinical (your X-ray, treatment options, the plan and the quote) is answered by Dr. İşler himself. A patient coordinator helps with the practical side, but there is no commission-based sales team pushing you to book.

During Istanbul clinic hours, roughly 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday, we usually reply within a few hours. Messages sent in the evening or overnight are normally answered by the next morning, Istanbul time.

Yes. The coordinator can recommend nearby hotels, advise on the best days to fly around your appointments, and arrange airport and clinic transfers. You book and pay for your own flights and room, so you stay in control of cost and choice.

You keep the same WhatsApp contact throughout your stay, so you can reach us about appointments, directions or any concern after treatment. If anything clinical comes up, Dr. İşler is reachable rather than a stranger.

No. The initial remote assessment from your X-ray or CBCT, and the fixed itemised quote that follows, are provided free before you decide to travel. You only commit once you are happy with the written plan.

Yes. Every dental clinic needs an operating licence, and any clinic treating international patients must also hold a health-tourism authorisation from the Ministry of Health. Individual dentists are registered with the Turkish Dental Association. These are legal requirements, not optional extras.

It is an official certificate the Ministry of Health issues to clinics that meet the standards for treating patients who travel from abroad. Without it, a clinic is not authorised to market to or treat international patients. It is one of the first documents you should ask to see.

Absolutely. Dr. İşler will show you the physical certificates during your consultation, whether in person or on a video call. We don't publish certificate numbers online because those documents identify our staff and premises, but they are open to inspection at any time.

Not on its own. ISO 9001 certifies that a clinic runs consistent quality-management processes. It says nothing directly about a dentist's clinical skill. Treat it as a sign of an organised, documented clinic, and judge the clinical side on the dentist's training, experience and treatment planning.

Ask for the dentist's full name and confirm their membership with the Turkish Dental Association, whose chambers keep public records. You can also ask about their degree and specialty training. A dentist who treats you personally, as Dr. İşler does, should be easy to identify and verify.

No. The process starts with a free remote review. You send a panoramic X-ray or CBCT scan and photos on WhatsApp, and Dr. İşler sends back a fixed, itemised quote. You decide whether to travel only after you have that written plan and price in hand.

Dr. Yusuf İşler personally reviews your scans, agrees your plan and carries out the surgery himself. This is a personal practice, not a high-volume "dental factory", so the clinician you speak to online is the one who treats you in the chair.

Yes. Clinics treating international patients operate under Türkiye's International Health Tourism authorisation framework, overseen by the Ministry of Health. We are happy to talk you through the standards we work to and to answer any concern honestly before you commit.

Your implants and crowns carry a written multi-year warranty, and you leave with a full records package (X-rays, materials and lot numbers) that any dentist worldwide can act on. Dr. İşler also stays reachable on WhatsApp for remote follow-up and advice.

No. Your consultation, written plan and follow-up are handled in English, and an English-speaking coordinator supports you before, during and after your trip. Care is delivered in Turkish, English and German.

The itemised quote is fixed and agreed in writing before you travel, so there are no surprise add-ons on arrival. The only caveat is that the final quote depends on your CBCT scan, which confirms bone volume and rules out hidden work such as a bone graft.

You send it on WhatsApp. A clear photo of a printed panoramic X-ray works, but a digital CBCT file is ideal. If you don't have a recent scan, most local dental or radiology centres can take one inexpensively. Dr. İşler reviews it personally before replying.

Usually within one working day of Dr. İşler seeing your scan and photos. Complex full-arch cases can take a little longer because the plan is drawn up carefully rather than generated automatically. You'll always get a written, itemised quote, never just a verbal estimate.

The quote is fixed for the plan you approved. It only changes if an in-person examination reveals something the scan couldn't show, and we discuss and agree any change with you before proceeding. There are no hidden "extras" added at checkout.

You leave with a full records package and a written warranty, and Dr. İşler stays reachable on WhatsApp. If a question comes up, you can send photos or a new X-ray for a remote review, and we'll help you directly or brief your home dentist.

Dr. İşler speaks Turkish, English and German, so you plan your treatment directly with the dentist rather than through a separate agency. English correspondence is UK-friendly and any clinical terms are explained in plain language.

We agree the exact brand and model with you in your written plan before you travel. Most patients choose a premium system such as Straumann or an established brand such as Nucleoss, but a well-documented value option is available if budget is the priority. Whatever we place is recorded with its lot number in your notes.

Reputable brands such as Nucleoss or Osstem have solid clinical data and are used successfully worldwide. The real risk is not price but "no-name" implants with no traceable manufacturer, which a dentist at home may be unable to identify or repair. We simply do not place unbranded implants.

Every sterile implant and component carries a batch (lot) number, much like a serial number. Recording it means any dentist, anywhere, can look up your exact implant and order the matching parts if a screw or crown ever needs attention. Without it, servicing your implant abroad becomes guesswork.

Most modern implants are medical-grade titanium (commercially pure or a titanium-zirconium alloy) which the body tolerates well and bone fuses to naturally, a process called osseointegration. The visible crown is usually zirconia or high-grade porcelain. We tell you the exact materials used in your records.

Yes, provided the implant is a globally distributed brand and you have the lot numbers, which is exactly why we insist on both. Your home dentist can then source compatible components locally. We also stay reachable for remote advice if a question comes up later.

Well-documented premium systems have decades of published survival data, typically around 95–98% at ten years. Much of an implant's longevity, though, comes down to careful planning, clean surgery and your own oral hygiene. A good brand poorly placed is not a guarantee.

It is a written, itemised certificate that names each implant, crown and veneer with its warranty term. You receive it before you fly home, alongside your records package. Verbal-only guarantees are worthless if you ever need to prove a claim, so we put everything on paper.

The warranty is serviced through us, but we make it easy for a local dentist to step in. Because we place premium, globally distributed implant brands and hand over the exact lot numbers, any qualified dentist can identify the parts and order matching components. We coordinate directly with them where a repair is needed.

The main exclusions are avoidable ones, such as smoking during healing, missed check-ups, poor oral hygiene, untreated gum disease, and grinding without a prescribed night guard. Accidental trauma and unrelated medical conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes are also excluded. We explain each exclusion in plain language before you sign.

Stick to soft, lukewarm foods such as soup, yoghurt, eggs and pasta, and chew on the opposite side to any surgery. Avoid hot drinks, alcohol, smoking, straws and vigorous rinsing, which can disturb the clot. Most patients return to a near-normal diet within a few days.

You keep a direct WhatsApp line to the clinic and send photos if anything concerns you. For healing checks we can review your images and, if needed, a fresh X-ray taken by a dentist near you. If hands-on care is required between trips, we brief a local dentist using your records package.

If a covered implant fails to integrate within the warranty term, we replace the implant fixture at no charge for the component and surgery at our clinic. Travel and accommodation are not included, and any bone grafting needed is quoted separately. We always tell you honestly whether a replacement or an alternative is the safer option.

Yes, in the right clinic. Turkey trains dentists to a high standard and treats large numbers of international patients every year, and implant survival in well-planned cases is around 98%. The real variable is the individual clinic, so the safety question is really about how you choose, not about the country.

HealthTürkiye is the Ministry of Health framework that regulates international health tourism, tightened in April 2025. Clinics that treat overseas patients must hold this authorisation and a Ministry of Health licence. It means the clinic is inspected, accountable and traceable, a baseline you should insist on before booking.

"Turkey teeth" describes the trend of grinding down healthy natural teeth to fit rows of crowns for a quick, uniform look. It is a treatment choice made by some high-volume clinics, not a national standard. A responsible dentist protects healthy tooth tissue and only recommends crowns or veneers where they are clinically justified.

You should never be left on your own. We provide a full records package and lot numbers so any dentist worldwide can treat you, keep your written warranty in force, and stay reachable on WhatsApp for remote follow-up. If a warrantied problem needs hands-on work, we agree the plan with you directly.

Ask for the clinic's Ministry of Health authorisation and confirm it treats international patients under the HealthTürkiye framework. A legitimate clinic will share this without hesitation, along with the dentist's name and registration. Vagueness or pressure when you ask is itself a warning sign.

They can be identical. Premium, globally documented implant brands and CE-marked components are available in Turkey and are what we use, with the lot numbers recorded for you. The saving comes from lower running costs, not from cheaper materials, so always confirm the brand in writing.

Not by itself. Istanbul prices are genuinely well below UK private fees because staffing, rent and lab costs are lower, not because corners are cut. What matters is transparency: a written, itemised plan, a named dentist and disclosed brands. A price with none of that attached is the real risk.

No. The itemised total you approve from your CBCT is the price you pay. The only thing that can change it is you deciding to add an optional treatment. Even then the cost comes from the contingency list you were shown in advance, not a number invented on the day.

Occasionally a scan can't show everything, so Dr. İşler prepares a contingency price list up front for the extras that might come up. If one is genuinely needed, you already know the fixed price and can decide before any work starts. Nothing extra is done, or charged, without your agreement.

A CBCT scan shows the bone volume, nerve position and hidden problems that a photo cannot. Pricing from it is the only honest way to fix a quote, because it removes the guesswork that forces other clinics to "revise" the bill later. It is also why we won't quote a firm number sight unseen.

Your consultation, imaging on-site, local anaesthetic, surgery, abutments and crowns are itemised in the quote, not bolted on afterwards. If something is not included, it is stated clearly. There are no standard "hidden extras" that appear on arrival.

No. You receive the written, itemised plan first, and you approve it before committing. We never ask you to pay a big deposit against a vague "from" price, because that is exactly how surprise bills happen.

If a planned step genuinely isn't needed once Dr. İşler is working, that item comes off your bill. The fixed quote protects you from paying more; it is not a way to charge you for work that wasn't done.

Package prices are usually a headline figure with no breakdown, quoted before anyone has seen your scan, and they are where the on-arrival "revisions" come from. A fixed, itemised quote from your CBCT is the opposite. You know exactly what each item costs and that the total will not move.

Most veneer and smile-makeover trips take 5–7 days from arrival to the final fitting. That allows an unhurried consultation, careful preparation, a lab try-in and permanent bonding, with a free recovery day in between. Your exact length depends on how many teeth are treated and is confirmed in your written plan.

An implant must fuse to the jawbone (a process called osseointegration), which takes 2–4 months before it can safely carry a crown. So the implant is placed on your first trip and the permanent crown is fitted on a second, shorter visit. Where suitable, a temporary tooth can fill the gap while you heal.

The clinic is at Adil Dent in Fatih, in Istanbul's historic centre. We help you choose a hotel within easy reach. Many patients prefer to be within a short walk or a few minutes by taxi. This keeps your daily appointments simple and leaves plenty of time to rest.

Fatih puts you beside some of Istanbul's best-known sights. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand and Spice Bazaars are all nearby. Free days are ideal for gentle sightseeing, tea by the Bosphorus or a hammam, keeping to soft foods while any temporaries settle.

Yes. We arrange private transfers between the airport and your hotel for both arrival and departure, so you are not navigating an unfamiliar city after a flight. Just send us your flight details on WhatsApp and we confirm the pickup.

Many international patients do exactly that. Veneers leave you presentable from the moment temporaries go on, and the free recovery day is built for sightseeing. We only ask that you keep to gentle foods and any aftercare advice around freshly prepared teeth.

We build a little flexibility into every plan and would rather take the time to get your result right than rush the fitting. If an extra try-in or adjustment is sensible, Dr. İşler will tell you honestly and we help adjust your travel where we can.

Treatment with us is significantly more affordable than a private UK dentist, and even after flights and a hotel most UK patients come out well ahead. Your exact saving depends on how many implants you need, so we provide a fixed, itemised written quote before you travel once we've reviewed your case.

Almost always, yes. Implants are rarely funded on the NHS and many patients cannot even register with an NHS dentist, so waits can run for months or years. Once you send an X-ray or CBCT scan on WhatsApp, we can usually plan a treatment date within a few weeks.

Most implant cases need two short trips (one to place the implant and one for the permanent crown after 2–4 months of healing). Direct flights from UK airports take around four hours, and we help you schedule appointments around affordable flight dates. A temporary tooth can be provided for the gap where appropriate.

Yes. Your consultation, quote, appointments and follow-up are all managed in clear English by an English-speaking coordinator. Dr. İşler also speaks English with you directly, so nothing about your plan is lost in translation.

Turkey regulates international health travel through a national health-tourism authorisation scheme, and we place premium, globally serviceable implant brands with documented lot numbers. You receive a written treatment plan and warranty before any work begins, so you know exactly what is being placed and by whom.

Your implants and crowns carry a written multi-year warranty. We give you a full records package (X-rays, materials and lot numbers) so any UK dentist can service your implant, and we remain reachable on WhatsApp for remote follow-up. If a warranty issue needs hands-on care, we agree the pathway with you in advance.