Medically reviewed by Dr. Fian Dervis, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Same-day dental implants in Turkey usually mean your implants are placed and temporary teeth are fitted on the day of surgery, if the implants are stable enough. Your final crown or bridge comes later, often 3 to 6 months after surgery. At Mavidenta in Istanbul, a single implant costs from £350 to £850. Before you book, confirm 3 things: which teeth you leave with, what happens if the plan changes, and whether your quote covers the final teeth.
What do same-day dental implants actually mean?
Same-day dental implants in Turkey mean the implant goes in and a temporary tooth or bridge is attached on the day of surgery. The final teeth are almost never fitted on the same day.
Dentists use 2 terms for this, and you will see both in adverts for immediate dental implants in Turkey. The International Team for Implantology (ITI) calls an implant placed straight into the socket of a tooth removed in the same appointment “immediate placement”. It calls teeth attached to the implant within 1 week of surgery “immediate loading”.
| Step | When it can happen | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Tooth removal | On the day of surgery, or earlier | The damaged tooth is taken out |
| Implant placement | On the same day as the removal, or after the socket heals | A titanium implant in the jawbone |
| Temporary teeth | On the day of surgery or within 1 week, if the implant is stable | A temporary crown or bridge, usually acrylic |
| Final teeth | Usually 3 to 6 months later | A zirconia or ceramic crown or bridge |
So when a clinic advertises “teeth in a day” in Turkey, ask whether it means temporary or final teeth. In almost every case, it means temporary teeth.
So which teeth can you actually leave with on the day of surgery?
What can be fitted on the day of surgery?
On the day of surgery, you can usually get a temporary crown on a single implant or a fixed temporary bridge on a full arch. Which one depends on how many teeth you are replacing.
Replacing a single tooth with same-day dental implants
For 1 missing front tooth, many patients leave with a temporary crown on the new implant. The dentist shapes it so it does not touch the opposite teeth when you bite. That protects the implant while it heals.
For back teeth, a temporary crown on the day is often not used. The implant usually gets a small healing cap, and the crown is fitted on your second trip. Read more about dental implants for front teeth.
Replacing a full arch: teeth in a day with All-on-4
For a full arch, you can get a fixed temporary bridge of 10 to 14 teeth screwed onto 4 or 6 implants on the day of surgery. This is what most clinics offering same-day dental implants in Turkey mean by “teeth in a day”.
The final bridge is made after the implants have healed, usually 3 to 6 months later. At Mavidenta, All-on-4 costs from £1,600 to £4,500 per arch. See the full All-on-4 timeline and what to expect from All-on-4 temporary teeth.
| Single tooth | Full arch (All-on-4) | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get on the day | Temporary crown (mainly front teeth) or a healing cap | Fixed temporary bridge of 10 to 14 teeth |
| Chewing with temporary teeth | Avoid biting on it | Soft foods only |
| Final teeth fitted | 3 to 6 months later | 3 to 6 months later |
| Price at Mavidenta | From £350 to £850 per implant | From £1,600 to £4,500 per arch |
If you are replacing 1 front tooth, ask about a temporary crown. If you are replacing most of your teeth, ask about a fixed temporary bridge. Whether you get these teeth on the day depends on whether you are a good candidate.
Who might be suitable for same-day dental implants in Turkey?
You may be suitable for same-day teeth if you have enough healthy jawbone, no active infection at the implant site, and implants that are firmly fixed when they are placed.
Your surgeon checks these 5 things:
- Bone height and width, measured on a 3D CBCT scan before surgery
- How firmly each implant holds in the bone during surgery (primary stability)
- Gum health and any infection around the tooth being removed
- Smoking, which slows healing
- Teeth grinding and conditions such as poorly controlled diabetes
The ITI says immediate placement and loading suit low-risk patients and sites, and should not be routine in high-risk cases. That is why the final decision happens during surgery, not when you book.
If an implant is not stable enough on the day, your surgeon will usually not attach fixed teeth to it. You get a healing cap or removable temporary teeth instead, and your fixed teeth come later. A good clinic tells you this plan B before you travel.
What are the risks of same-day dental implants?
Same-day dental implants carry the same risks as standard implants: infection, implant failure and, rarely, nerve damage. Biting hard on a healing implant can also cause early failure, so temporary teeth are kept away from heavy chewing.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Fewer weeks with a gap or without teeth | Soft diet for 3 to 6 months |
| Fixed temporary teeth instead of a removable denture | Not everyone is suitable |
| Tooth removal and implant placement can be done in 1 surgery | The plan can change during surgery |
| You fly home with teeth after the first trip | Acrylic temporary teeth can crack |
If you are suitable, here is what happens from your first scan to your final teeth.
What happens between surgery and your final teeth?
Between surgery and your final teeth, you wear temporary teeth at home for 3 to 6 months while the implants fuse with the bone. With same-day dental implants in Turkey, most patients need 2 trips.
- Send your X-ray or OPG and photos for a first treatment plan.
- On day 1 of your first trip, have a CBCT scan and a clinical exam.
- On day 2, have surgery and, if suitable, your temporary teeth fitted.
- Stay for checks before flying home. The first trip lasts from 5 to 7 days.
- Heal at home for 3 to 6 months, eating soft foods with your temporary teeth.
- Return for your final crown or bridge. The second trip lasts from 3 to 7 days, depending on how many teeth you replace.
The Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) advises that your written treatment plan should state what temporary teeth are planned and for how long. Ask for this in writing before you book. Before that first trip, check these points with any clinic in Turkey.
What should UK patients confirm before flying to Turkey?
Before booking same-day dental implants in Turkey, confirm in writing whether your same-day teeth are temporary or final, and whether your price covers both stages. Then check these 6 points:
- Are the teeth fitted on the day temporary or final?
- Does the quote include both the temporary and the final teeth?
- What happens, and what will it cost, if fixed teeth are not possible on the day?
- Which implant brand will be used, and what material are the final teeth?
- How many trips and how many days does each trip take?
- Who do you contact once you are back in the UK, and will you get your X-rays and implant details?
The ADI also recommends yearly implant check-ups in the first years. Keep your records so a UK dentist can look after your implants. Read is it safe to have dental implants in Turkey? for more checks.
Frequently asked questions
Can a tooth be removed and an implant placed at the same visit?
Yes, often. This is called immediate placement. It works when the socket has enough healthy bone and no active infection. Your surgeon decides after the scan and during surgery.
What happens if I can’t have fixed temporary teeth on the day?
You get a healing cap or removable temporary teeth, and your fixed teeth are fitted after the implants heal. Ask the clinic what this alternative is, and what it costs, before you book.
Can I eat normally with same-day temporary teeth?
No. Follow your surgeon’s diet plan, usually soft foods until your final teeth are fitted, and avoid biting hard things with the temporary teeth. Acrylic temporary teeth can crack, and heavy biting can disturb the healing implants.
How much do same-day dental implants in Turkey cost?
At Mavidenta, a single implant costs from £350 to £850, and All-on-4 costs from £1,600 to £4,500 per arch. See our full guide to Turkey dental implant cost.
Do same-day dental implants cost more in Turkey?
Not at Mavidenta. Temporary teeth are included in the implant package price, so you do not pay extra for same-day teeth. Bone grafting or a sinus lift costs extra only if you need it.
Are same-day implants less successful than standard implants?
Not when patients are chosen carefully. The ITI considers immediate placement and loading low-risk in low-risk patients and sites, but not a routine choice for high-risk cases.
Are same-day dental implants in Turkey right for you?
Same-day dental implants in Turkey can send you home from surgery with fixed temporary teeth, but your final teeth still come 3 to 6 months later. The best way to avoid surprises is a written plan that names the temporary teeth, the final teeth and plan B.
Ask whether same-day temporary teeth could be suitable for you. Send your X-ray or OPG to Mavidenta on WhatsApp for a written plan and price.
