| Istanbul | The UK | The USA | |
| Two stage dental implant | from $250 | ≈ $2,700 | ≈ $3,600 |
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32 years specializing in implantology – Dr. Etemoglu performs complex procedures like zygomatic implants and All on 6/4 techniques.
Dr. Taha Abbas Göktaş is the founder of TH Dental Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in implant surgery and aesthetic dentistry, integrating both into a single treatment plan. Dr. Göktaş uses restoratively-driven planning, where the final smile design determines the implant position. He holds a license for international health tourism from the Turkish Ministry of Health.
Dr. Dilaver specializes in orthognathic surgery and dental implants, with advanced training from Istanbul Medipol University.
Dr. Malik Ashkar is Head of Doctors at Mira Clinic and a specialist in Endodontics (root canal treatment). He qualified as a dentist in 2016. His work focuses on dental diagnosis and treatment planning. He performs advanced root canal procedures to treat infected or injured tooth nerves, relieve pain, and preserve natural teeth. His aim is lasting oral health.
As Head of Doctors, he oversees treatment quality. He sets clinical protocols and supports the medical team in complex cases. His experience includes root canal therapy, restorative treatment planning, and dental pain management. He provides precise, comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Patients typically need two visits to Istanbul for a two-stage dental implant procedure. The first trip focuses on implant placement. After 3 to 6 months of healing, the second visit involves fitting the permanent crowns and final adjustments.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Most clinics suggest returning in 3 months. However, our data shows patients who wait up to 12 months still achieve successful results. On-site CAD/CAM units let high-volume centers like Tower Dental Clinic finish complex prosthetic stages in just 2–3 days.
Patient Consensus: Crown fitting requires multiple precision adjustments. So the second trip often feels longer than the first. Arrange a local dentist for minor follow-ups. Traveling for simple screw tightening is impractical.
Istanbul is a global dental hub that combines high-level medical expertise with significant savings. The city offers two-stage dental implants at an average cost of _op_1236_city_107_price_average_, about 94% less than the US average of $4,500.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Elite centers like Tower Dental Clinic and Inci Dis have their own in-house labs. Technicians can adjust zirconia crowns right away, so international patients avoid the usual 3-day wait that comes with outsourcing lab work.
Patient Consensus: Patients value the modern equipment and the help of dedicated interpreters. A common recommendation is to request an implant passport so future local maintenance can confirm the materials are authentic.
For a two-stage dental implant in Istanbul, the first surgery recovery takes 5 to 14 days. Plan for 24 to 72 hours of rest to manage swelling and soreness. After that, you must attend mandatory follow-up checks and have stitches removed.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Clinics with on-site labs, like Inci Dis International Dental Clinic, often speed up the second stage. They make crowns faster. This can make your second trip much shorter compared to clinics using external labs.
Patient Consensus: Pain is often milder than expected. Having a companion for the first 48 hours is highly recommended. They can help with meals and comfort.