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The cost of implant treatment isn’t made up of a single item; it depends on how many implants are needed, the condition of the jawbone, whether a bone graft or sinus lift is needed, the implant system used and the type of tooth placed on top. That is why a figure given without an examination and CT scan often doesn’t reflect reality.
In this article we explain which items are looked at, to help people considering implant treatment in Aydın understand the cost. We don’t give figures, because every patient’s plan is different and the cost is given in writing after the examination.
- If there isn’t enough bone, a bone graft or sinus lift is added to the plan.
- A single crown, a bridge, an implant-supported prosthesis or All-on-Four are different plans.
- The implant system to be used should be named in the written plan.
- In the long term, care and regular check-ups affect the cost most.
Why can’t a price be given without an examination and CT scan?
The height and width of the bone under the gum can’t be seen by eye. Whether there is enough bone for an implant, how low the sinus is and how far away the nerve is are measured with a 3D CT scan (CBCT). After measurement, the planned number of implants, their size or the need for additional procedures may change.
Compare the estimate you get by phone or message with the written plan given after the examination. Two plans with different scopes are not the same thing.
Which specialist performs implant surgery?
Implants are planned and placed by dentists with surgical training. At our clinic, implants and oral surgery are performed by our periodontist; the teeth on the implants are planned on the prosthetic side.
How long an implant stays healthy depends not only on the screw being placed in the bone but also on the health of the gum and bone around it. That is why a specialty that works with gum and bone tissue plays an important role in implant treatment.
Periodontics
The dental specialty that treats diseases of the gum and bone tissues around the teeth, and performs surgery on these tissues and implant placement.
The items that make up the cost
| Item | Why does it make a difference? |
|---|---|
| Number of implants | Each implant means a separate surgery and set of parts. |
| Bone graft and membrane | If there isn’t enough bone, the bone that will support the implant is strengthened first. |
| Sinus lift | Needed if bone height is low at the back of the upper jaw. |
| Implant system | There are cost differences between brands and their parts. |
| Restoration (tooth) | A single crown, a bridge or a full-arch prosthesis need different laboratory work. |
| Temporary tooth | A temporary tooth can be used at the front during the healing period. |
| Preliminary treatment | An extraction, gum treatment or cyst removal may be needed. |
| Sedation | Sedation with an anaesthetist can be planned for anxious patients. |
Does private health insurance cover implants?
This depends entirely on your policy. In some policies dental cover includes implants within certain limits; in others, dental treatment is excluded.
Our clinic has an agreement with Allianz. If you have a policy, your treatment plan and cover limits are reviewed together; in some cases approval (pre-authorisation) from the insurer may be needed before the procedure.
Before starting treatment, ask your insurer whether your policy covers implant surgery and the implant-supported prosthesis separately.
About implant brands
There is no single answer to “the best implant brand”. Most widely used systems have been in clinical use for many years; the dentist chooses the system that suits your bone and the planned tooth. What matters is that the brand and its parts are clearly stated in the written plan and that spare parts can be obtained in the future.
Depending on the case, systems such as Straumann, Neodent, Sweden & Martina, Nucleoss and Megagen AnyOne may be used at MC Multi Clinic. Which one will be used is stated in the plan after the examination and CT scan.
Implant and bridge for a single missing tooth
If one tooth is missing, two fixed options are discussed. Their costs and planning logic are different:
- An artificial root is placed in the bone in place of the missing tooth
- Neighbouring teeth are left untouched
- Needs surgery and a healing period
- The teeth on either side of the gap are reshaped and crowned
- No surgery needed, finished sooner
- Should be considered separately if the neighbouring teeth are healthy
For a detailed comparison, see our article Dental bridge or implant?.
Is sedation or general anaesthesia needed for an implant?
Usually not; an implant is generally placed under local anaesthesia, which numbs only the area being treated. Sedation or general anaesthesia may be considered for patients with high dental anxiety or when many procedures are done in the same session.
At our clinic, sedation and general anaesthesia are given by an anaesthetist after a pre-assessment. Which suits you depends on your general health, level of anxiety and the extent of the procedure.
- Only the area being treated is numbed
- The patient is awake
- You can return to daily life after the procedure
- The patient is drowsy and calm but can be woken
- Anxiety is clearly reduced
- You need to rest for a while after the procedure and go home with a companion
If all the teeth are missing: All-on-Four and implant-supported prostheses
If no teeth are left, a separate implant isn’t needed for every tooth. Depending on the bone, a removable prosthesis held by 2–4 implants or a prosthesis fixed to more implants can be planned.
All-on-Four
A treatment method in which four implants are placed in a toothless jaw and a fixed prosthesis is made on top. In suitable patients, fixed temporary teeth can be fitted the same day.
What should you look for in a written treatment plan?
- How many implants will be placed and where
- The implant system (brand) and type of restoration
- Additional procedures such as bone graft, membrane, sinus lift or extraction
- Whether there will be a temporary tooth
- Estimated time and stages
- Check-up appointments and what is included in the plan afterwards
When comparing two plans, first check whether the scope is the same.
How do a bone graft and sinus lift affect treatment?
If there isn’t enough bone to support an implant, a bone graft or, at the back of the upper jaw, a sinus lift may be needed. These additional procedures can lengthen treatment and add to the cost.
Whether they are needed can usually be determined in advance with a 3D CT scan taken before treatment. That is why two people’s implant plans can differ even if they are missing the same number of teeth.
3D CT scan
The width and height of the bone and the position of the sinus are measured.
Bone graft
A material placed where there isn’t enough bone that supports the formation of new bone.
Sinus lift
At the back of the upper jaw, the sinus membrane is gently lifted to create bone space for the implant.
What affects the cost in the long term?
An implant doesn’t decay, but the gum and bone around it can become inflamed (peri-implantitis). Daily cleaning and a check-up every 6 months are the most effective way to reduce the need for further treatment later.
How does putting off a missing tooth affect an implant?
If the gap is left for a long time after a tooth is extracted, the bone in that area gradually shrinks. As the bone decreases, additional procedures may be needed when you want an implant later, and the process may take longer.
That is why it matters for preserving the bone to have the missing tooth assessed at a suitable time after the extraction. Your dentist decides on the right timing after the examination.
- 1After extractionFirst weeks
The extraction site heals. The implant is planned at a suitable time.
- 2Left empty for a long timeMonths and years
Bone that takes no chewing load becomes thinner and starts to shrink.
- 3Need for additional proceduresLater on
When bone has decreased, additional procedures such as a bone graft may be needed for an implant.
Let’s work out your implant plan together
After the examination and CT scan, we’ll give you a written plan with the items in detail.
Performs implant surgery, bone grafts and sinus lifts at our clinic; the teeth on the implants are made by our prosthodontic dentists.
Frequently asked questions
Why do implant prices vary from clinic to clinic?
The implant system used, the need for additional procedures, the type of restoration and the scope of the plan can differ. When comparing, you need to check whether the scope is the same.
Which implant brand is best?
There is no single right answer. The dentist chooses the system that suits your bone and the planned tooth; what matters is that the brand is clearly written in the plan.
Who is All-on-Four for?
It is considered for patients who are missing all their teeth or whose remaining teeth can’t be saved, who want fixed teeth instead of a removable denture, and whose bone is suitable.
How long does implant treatment take?
It usually takes a few months for the implant to fuse with the bone. If a bone graft or sinus lift is needed, it may take longer.
Can I pay in instalments?
Payment options vary by clinic. You can ask about payment options along with the written plan given after the examination.
Will I feel pain during the implant procedure?
Thanks to local anaesthesia, you usually feel no pain during the procedure. Tenderness afterwards is usually managed with the painkillers your dentist recommends.
Is a CT scan taken for every implant patient?
At our clinic, implant planning is done with a 3D CT scan. This is how the length and diameter of the implant are chosen and the distance to the nerve canal and sinus is measured.
Can people with diabetes have implants?
Implants can be placed in patients whose blood sugar is under control. Before treatment, an assessment is made with up-to-date tests and, if needed, after talking with the patient’s doctor.
This article is for general information and does not replace an examination. The cost is given in writing after an examination and imaging.
