All-on-6 anchors a fixed bridge of 12 teeth on six implants per jaw. More anchors mean a wider support base, shorter cantilevers and a reserve if one implant ever fails. Planned on a 3D CBCT scan in Istanbul.
Six implants share the bite, with a wider support base than All-on-4
Room for a longer tooth row, usually to the first molar
Reserve: if one implant fails, the bridge often stays in function
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Overview
All-on-6 dental implants in Turkey: what you need to know
All-on-6 dental implants support a full fixed arch on six implants, which spreads the bite load and often avoids a sinus lift in the upper jaw.
All-on-6 dental implants replace every tooth in one jaw with a fixed bridge that is screwed onto six implants instead of four. The bridge usually carries 12 teeth, from the first molar on one side to the first molar on the other, and it has no palate plate. You cannot take it out; your dentist can unscrew it for maintenance.
The two extra implants matter most where forces are high or bone is soft. They widen the base the bridge stands on, shorten the unsupported extension at the back and share the bite between more anchors. That makes All-on-6 a frequent choice for the upper jaw, for people who clench or grind, and for patients who want a zirconia bridge with some reserve. The trade-off is that you need enough bone for six implants, or a graft in places.
Patients from the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland choose All-on-6 in Turkey because the same implant brands and 3D CBCT planning are available at a fraction of private fees at home. At Doctor Turka in Istanbul (Ataköy, Bakırköy), Dr. Taha G and Dr. Hatice G plan and carry out your treatment.
You start by leaving your contact details; our coordinator calls you, a dentist assesses your case and you receive a written, itemised plan. Treatment normally takes two trips of 5-7 days: implants and a fixed temporary bridge first, the final bridge three to six months later.
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The first few days were a little uncomfortable, especially with the temporary teeth, but nothing I couldn't manage. I actually asked to change the shape of my front teeth slightly during the fitting and they were completely fine with it. I'm so glad I did because the final result is exactly what I had in mind.
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Questions about All-on-6 dental implants? Talk to our team.
Our patient coordinator takes your questions; medical questions are answered by Dr. Taha G and the team: whether All-on-6 suits you, how long it takes and what the alternatives are.
Before you travel, you know what happens on which day.
You leave your contact details, our coordinator calls, a dentist assesses your case and you receive a written plan naming the implant brand and bridge material.
VIP transfer from the airport to your hotel. Rest and a short briefing from your coordinator.
3D CBCT scan, examination and medical review. The six implant positions and the shape, length and shade of your teeth are agreed.
Extractions and bone levelling if planned, then six implants under local anaesthesia with optional sedation. Stability is measured for each implant.
A screw-retained acrylic bridge is fitted and the bite balanced. You practise cleaning under it with a water flosser.
Check of gums, bite and speech, written instructions for the healing months, then home.
Second trip of 5-7 days: scans, a try-in of the new teeth, and the final acrylic-hybrid or zirconia bridge is screwed in.
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What shapes your personal plan
One jaw or both jaws, and whether the other jaw gets All-on-4 or All-on-6
The implant system named in your plan (for example Osstem, Medentika, Nobel Biocare or Straumann)
Final bridge material: acrylic-hybrid on titanium, zirconia on titanium or monolithic zirconia
Number of extractions and treatment of any infection
Bone levelling, grafting or a sinus lift if the CBCT scan shows they are needed
Sedation or general anaesthesia
Package extras such as additional hotel nights or a companion
Starting prices from our price list, next to typical private fees at home. Your exact price is in your written plan after a dentist’s assessment.
Number of arches1
USA€26,3003
UK€13,955 to €20,9304 (one UK provider)
Germany€10,000 to €15,0005
Istanbulfrom €3,775
UK, Germany, USA: published private fees, source numbers on the price list. Saving is calculated against the lower end of each range. Istanbul: our starting price. Your exact price is in your written plan after a dentist’s assessment. Sources
You save
up to 73%
compared with a private clinic at home, with the same implant systems and ceramics.
Digital diagnostics3D CT scan and intraoral scanning
Hygiene standardsProtocol-based sterilisation
Named dentistsYou know who treats you
English & GermanCoordinator at every appointment
In-depth guide
What are All-on-6 dental implants?
All-on-6 is a full-arch implant concept: six implants in one jaw carry a single fixed bridge that replaces all the teeth in that jaw. It belongs to the same family as All-on-4 and All-on-8, often grouped together as All-on-X. The number describes how many implants support the bridge, not a different kind of tooth.
A typical All-on-6 bridge has 12 teeth. It is screwed onto the implants through small access holes on the chewing surfaces, which are sealed with tooth-coloured filling material. Where bone and gum have receded, the bridge includes a pink gum section so that the teeth have natural proportions and the lips are supported. The roof of the mouth stays free, unlike with a full upper denture.
What an All-on-6 bridge is not: it is not six individual crowns, and it is not a denture that clips in and out. Only your dentist can remove it, which is exactly what makes it feel like your own teeth.
How All-on-6 works: spread, cantilever and immediate loading
Anterior-posterior spread
Engineers and dentists talk about the A-P spread: the distance between the front-most and the rear-most implants. The wider this base, the more safely a bridge can extend beyond the last implant. With six implants, the rear pair usually sits further back than in All-on-4, so the bridge can reach the first molars with a short cantilever or none at all. Planning guidelines commonly keep the cantilever well within the length of the A-P spread; the exact limit depends on bone, bridge material and bite.
Tilted or upright rear implants
In the upper jaw, the two rear implants are often tilted along the front wall of the sinus, just as in All-on-4, to avoid a sinus lift. Where the bone is tall enough, they can stand upright in the premolar or molar region. In the lower jaw, all six stay in front of or above the nerve canal, which the CBCT scan maps in three dimensions.
Primary stability and immediate loading
A fixed temporary bridge within days is possible when the implants are firmly anchored at placement. Stability is measured for each implant, usually as insertion torque; many protocols look for around 35 Ncm or more. With six implants, one slightly weaker value is less critical, because the rigid bridge splints all six together. If overall stability is too low, the safer choice is a temporary denture for a few weeks.
3D CBCT planning and restorative space
The CBCT scan shows bone height, width and density, along with the sinus and the nerve. It also shows whether the ridge needs levelling so that the bridge has 12-15 mm of vertical space and the join between bridge and gum sits hidden under your lip when you smile.
Made for you
Restorations are made individually for your mouth, with try-ins and adjustments before final placement.
All-on-6 upper implants vs the lower jaw
Upper jaw All-on-6
Lower jaw All-on-6
Bone quality
Softer, more porous
Denser
Main structure to avoid
Maxillary sinus
Inferior alveolar nerve
Why six implants
Compensate for softer bone, support the upper lip, carry zirconia
Strong bite, longer tooth row
Rear implants
Often tilted along the sinus wall, or upright if bone allows
Usually in front of the nerve exits
Healing before final bridge
About 4-6 months
About 3-4 months
Speech
"S" and "f" sounds depend on bridge shape; tested with a prototype
Rarely an issue
A common combination is All-on-6 in the upper jaw and All-on-4 in the lower jaw, where denser bone makes four implants a reliable choice.
All-on-6 vs All-on-4 vs All-on-8 vs zygomatic implants
All-on-4
All-on-6
All-on-8
Zygomatic
Implants per jaw
4 (2 tilted)
6
8
2-4 in the cheekbone, often plus 2-4 standard
Bone needed
Least
Moderate
Most, grafting more likely
Very little in the upper jaw
Teeth on the bridge
10-12
12
12-14
10-12
Cantilever
Short
Shorter or none
Usually none
Short
Reserve if one implant fails
Low
Moderate
High
Low to moderate
Segmented bridge possible
No
Sometimes
Yes
No
Typical use
Lower jaw, moderate bone loss
Upper jaw, strong bite, zirconia
Good bone, segmented or crown-like work
Severe upper-jaw bone loss
All-on-8 uses eight implants per jaw and is often marketed under the "full mouth" implants label. It suits patients with good bone who want a bridge in two or three sections, which can be repaired or replaced separately. It needs more bone, more surgery and more cleaning around more implants. Our guide to full mouth implants and All-on-8 covers it in detail, and All-on-4 vs All-on-6 walks through the most common decision.
More implants are not automatically better. Each one needs bone, adds surgical time and is another site to keep clean. The right number is the one your bone and bite call for.
Who All-on-6 dental implants suit, and who they do not
Usually a good candidate
Adults who have lost, or are about to lose, all the teeth in one jaw
Upper-jaw cases with enough bone for six implants, with or without tilted rear implants
People with a strong bite, clenching or grinding, who will also wear a night guard
Patients who want a zirconia bridge and value reserve for the long term
Heavy smoking that cannot be stopped around surgery.
Poorly controlled diabetes, until blood sugar is stable.
Intravenous bisphosphonates, denosumab or radiotherapy to the jaw: specialist medical clearance is needed, and elective implant surgery may not be advisable.
Untreated gum disease in the opposite jaw.
Inability to clean under a bridge. A removable implant-supported denture on two to four implants is easier to keep clean.
If several of your own teeth are healthy, keeping them with crowns, bridges or single implants is usually the better plan.
Explained step by step
Your dentist explains how the tooth and the treatment work, so you know what to expect at every appointment.
Zirconia All-on-6 or acrylic-hybrid: the final bridge
The temporary bridge on your first trip is lightweight acrylic (PMMA). The final bridge is made after healing, when the gum and bone have settled.
Final bridge
Build
Strengths
Limitations
Acrylic hybrid
Acrylic teeth and gum on a milled titanium bar
Light, cushions the bite, easy chair-side repairs
Wears and stains; renewal after roughly 5-10 years is common
Zirconia on titanium
Zirconia teeth or crowns on a titanium framework
Natural look, stain-resistant, single units replaceable
More lab work, repairs need the lab
Monolithic zirconia
One milled zirconia bridge on titanium bases
Highly wear-resistant, smooth surface, little plaque
Rigid and hard; a fracture usually means remaking
Segmented bridge
Two or three shorter bridges on six implants
One section can be repaired alone
Needs ideal implant positions; more joins to clean
Zirconia All-on-6 is a good match because six implants give a rigid bridge the wide base it benefits from. It is still worth thinking about the opposite jaw: a very hard bridge can wear natural teeth or a denture opposite it.
The All-on-6 implant procedure in Istanbul, day by day
Before you travel, our coordinator calls you, a dentist assesses your case and you receive a written, itemised plan. If you have a recent X-ray it can be useful; the CBCT scan itself is taken in the clinic.
First trip: six implants and fixed temporary teeth (5-7 days)
Day
What happens
Day 1
Arrival, VIP transfer to the hotel, rest
Day 2
CBCT scan, examination, medical review, tooth design confirmed
Day 3
Surgery: extractions, bone levelling if planned, six implants, stability measured, scan for the temporary bridge
Day 4
Rest day; swelling usually peaks
Day 5
Fixed temporary bridge screwed in, bite balanced, hygiene routine taught
Day 6
Control appointment: gums, bite, speech
Day 7
Flight home
Surgery for one jaw usually takes two to three hours; both jaws are often treated in one session.
Try-in of a prototype or framework: fit, lip support, speech, appearance
Days 5-6
Final bridge screwed in, bite fine-tuned
Day 7
Flight home
How long do All-on-6 implants last?
The implants are designed to be permanent, and with good care many last for decades. Studies of full-arch bridges on four to six implants commonly report implant survival above 95 % over 5-10 years; these are literature figures, not a promise for one person. The bridge wears: acrylic teeth usually need renewing after roughly 5-10 years, while zirconia lasts longer but can chip. Smoking, grinding and poor cleaning shorten both.
Examination and checks
Each step starts with a clinical check, and the result is checked again before you travel home.
Cleaning an All-on-6 bridge at home and at the dentist
Plaque collects under the bridge and around six implant necks. How well you clean decides how long All-on-6 lasts.
Water flosser once a day, aimed under the bridge from both sides
Interdental brushes sized for each gap between implants
Superfloss threaded under the bridge
Soft or electric toothbrush twice a day, plus a single-tuft brush for the back edge
Night guard if you grind
Interval
What is done
Daily
Brushing, water flosser, interdental brushes
Every 6 months (3-4 after gum disease)
Professional cleaning, bite check
Every 1-2 years
Bridge unscrewed, cleaned outside the mouth, screws and implants checked
Risks and failure modes of All-on-6
Implant not integrating. Usually shows in the first months. With six implants the bridge can often stay in use while the failed implant is removed and replaced.
Temporary bridge fracture. Usually from eating hard food too early; repaired.
Final bridge chipping or fracture. Acrylic teeth wear and debond; zirconia can chip. Grinding is the main cause.
Loose screws. A click or slight movement; the screw is retightened or replaced.
Speech and lip support. A lisp for days to weeks is common, especially in the upper jaw. The prototype stage exists to get lip support and "s" sounds right.
Sinus problems. Rare with 3D planning; an upper implant close to the sinus can cause congestion and is monitored.
Peri-implantitis. Slow, often painless inflammation around implants. Prevention is daily cleaning and regular check-ups.
Are All-on-6 dental implants worth it?
For many people who have lost their teeth, yes: fixed teeth, a free palate and chewing close to natural teeth. All-on-6 is worth the extra surgery when the bone allows it and the situation benefits from more support: upper jaw, strong bite, zirconia bridge, long life expectancy. It is not worth it if it needs extensive grafting only to reach the number six, when four well-placed implants would do the same job in your bone.
Choosing an All-on-6 clinic in Turkey: questions and red flags
Many clinics advertise All-on-6 in Istanbul and Antalya; our comparison of Istanbul and Antalya for dental treatment covers the city question. Whatever the city, ask:
Who plans and places my implants, and can I speak with them first?
Is a 3D CBCT scan taken before surgery, and why six implants rather than four in my case?
Which implant brand will be used, and will I get an implant passport?
What are the temporary and final bridges made of?
What happens if an implant is not stable enough for immediate loading?
Is the second trip and the final bridge included in the written quote?
Red flags: a final zirconia bridge fitted on day 5 of the first trip; no CBCT scan; no implant brand named in writing; healthy teeth extracted without explanation; surgery on arrival day with no rest before the flight.
What shapes your All-on-6 treatment plan and quote
Your plan is itemised. The main factors are one or both jaws, the implant system, the final bridge material, extractions, any grafting or sinus lift, sedation and extra hotel nights. Current starting prices are on our dental costs in Turkey page.
Guarantee and follow-up from home
Your treatment comes with a written guarantee; the terms for the implants and each bridge material are explained in your plan before you travel. They normally require regular check-ups and good hygiene. Your coordinator speaks English and German and stays in touch between trips, and the second trip includes a full in-person check of all six implants before the final bridge is fitted.
All-on-6 is one of several full-arch options; compare it with the rest on our dental implants page.
Included in your package
Everything arranged, one point of contact
Treatment planTooth by tooth, agreed with you in writing
Clinical checksThe examinations your dentist considers necessary
AccommodationArranged for you when it is part of your written plan
TransfersAirport · hotel · clinic, as set out in your plan
Personal coordinatorEnglish and German, 7 days a week
Follow-upWritten guarantee terms and support after you return home
What exactly is included is set out in your personal, written plan.
Answers about All-on-6. Not listed? Ask us directly.
What are All-on-6 dental implants?
All-on-6 is a fixed full-arch solution: six implants in one jaw carry a single bridge of usually 12 teeth that replaces all the teeth in that jaw. The bridge is screwed onto the implants, so you cannot remove it yourself, but your dentist can unscrew it for cleaning and checks. It is the six-implant member of the All-on-X family, alongside All-on-4 and All-on-8.
Why does All-on-6 cost more than All-on-4?
Two more implants with their abutments, slightly longer surgery and sometimes grafting to make room for them. The bridge itself is similar in size. Whether the extra is worthwhile depends on your jaw: in soft upper-jaw bone or with a strong bite it buys support and reserve; in dense lower-jaw bone four implants often do the same job.
Are All-on-6 dental implants worth it?
For most people who have lost or are losing all their teeth in a jaw, a fixed implant bridge is a large step up from a denture in chewing, speech and confidence. All-on-6 specifically is worth it when your bone allows six implants and your situation benefits from more support. It is not worth extensive grafting when four implants would do in your bone.
Can I have All-on-6 in the upper jaw and All-on-4 in the lower jaw?
Yes, and it is a common combination. Upper-jaw bone is softer and benefits from six anchors, while the denser lower jaw often gives four implants excellent stability. Both jaws can usually be treated in the same surgical session, and the two bridges are designed together so that the bite is balanced.
Do I need a bone graft for All-on-6?
Not always. In the upper jaw the rear implants can often be tilted along the sinus wall to avoid a sinus lift. If bone is too thin in one area for the planned position, a local graft or sinus lift may be added, or All-on-4 may be the better plan. Only the CBCT scan answers this for your jaw.
What happens if one of the six implants fails?
An implant that fails usually does so in the first months. It is removed, the site heals and a new implant is placed, often during the second trip. With six implants, the bridge can frequently stay in use on the remaining five in the meantime, which is one of the main reasons people choose All-on-6.
Does All-on-6 surgery hurt?
It is done under local anaesthesia, so you feel pressure but not pain, and sedation is available. One jaw usually takes two to three hours. Afterwards, soreness and swelling peak on day two or three and settle over the following week; prescribed painkillers and cold compresses keep this manageable for most people.
How do I clean an All-on-6 bridge?
Brush twice a day, then clean under the bridge once a day with a water flosser and interdental brushes or superfloss, plus a single-tuft brush along the back edge. We show you the routine before you fly home. Professional cleaning every six months and removal of the bridge every one to two years keep the six implants healthy.
How much are All-on-6 dental implants in Turkey?
It depends on one or both jaws, the implant brand, the final bridge material, extractions, any grafting or sinus lift and sedation. Your written quote lists each item before you book. Current starting prices are on our dental costs in Turkey page. Compare quotes carefully: some include only the surgery and temporary teeth, not the second trip and final bridge.
Is All-on-6 better than All-on-4?
Not in general. All-on-6 offers a wider support base, a longer tooth row and reserve if one implant fails. All-on-4 needs less bone and less surgery and has an excellent track record, especially in the lower jaw. The right choice depends on bone quality, bite force and the bridge material, and it is made from your CBCT scan.
How long do All-on-6 implants last?
The implants are designed to be permanent, and studies commonly report survival above 95 % over 5-10 years. The bridge wears: acrylic-hybrid teeth usually need renewing after roughly 5-10 years, zirconia lasts longer but can chip. Daily cleaning under the bridge, check-ups every six months, not smoking and a night guard if you grind make the largest difference.
How many days do I need in Turkey for All-on-6?
Usually two trips of 5-7 days each. The first covers the CBCT scan, surgery, a rest day, the fixed temporary bridge and a control appointment. The second, three to six months later, is for the final bridge and includes a try-in. Your dates are set out in your written plan.
Is a zirconia All-on-6 bridge a good idea?
Often, yes: six implants give a rigid zirconia bridge a wide base, and zirconia resists wear and staining very well. The limitations are that it is hard on natural teeth or a denture in the opposite jaw and that a fracture usually means remaking the bridge. Heavy grinders should always wear a night guard.
Will I leave Turkey with fixed teeth?
In most cases, yes. When the implants reach good primary stability, a fixed temporary bridge is screwed on within one to three days. If stability is too low, a temporary denture for a few weeks is the safer choice before fixed teeth follow. Your dentist tells you on the day of surgery.
Istanbul or Antalya for All-on-6?
Both cities have many dental clinics. What matters more than the city is the clinic: a 3D CBCT scan, named implant brands, a separate final bridge after healing and follow-up from home. Our clinic is in Istanbul (Ataköy, Bakırköy), close to the airport. Our guide comparing Istanbul and Antalya covers the practical differences.
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